Sales of induction cooktops and electric kettles have surged in the wake of cooking gas supply concerns due to the war in West Asia, according to industry players. ADVERTISEMENT"At Croma, we have observed a sharp and immediate uptick in demand for induction cooktops over the past few days. Alongside induction cooktops, the company has also witnessed a rise in demand for electric kettles, with sales nearly doubling compared to the regular run rate, Roy said. Meanwhile, an Amazon India spokesperson said, "Over the last two days, sales of induction cooktops have increased 30X, while rice cookers and electric pressure cookers are seeing a 4X increase. The company currently manufactures around 2 lakh units of induction cooktops at its manufacturing facility in Harohalli, Karnataka.

Source: The Telegraph March 11, 2026 13:13 UTC