Sales of induction cookers booming

Power curbs or not, more and more families in the city are turning to the induction cooker as an alternative to the LPG stove. The curbs in the number of LPG cylinders allotted for homes in a year is making them a favourite in the households.

 Though the electricity tariff has increased, the sales of induction cookers are on the rise. The petition filed by the KSEB before the State Electricity Regulatory Commission for imposing power restrictions in the state says that “the restriction in the use of the number of gas cylinders at subsidised rates may lead to the increase in the use of ‘induction cookers’ by domestic consumers.” Underscoring this statement was the response from the market.

 ‘’Every day, we sell around 25 induction cookers. Many consider this an essential home appliance these days. The sales of induction cookers in comparison with other household equipment are also high,” said K K Nair, manager of United Electronics in the city.