Electric Cooktops Online – Induction, Infrared & Rice Cooker

Electric Cooktops Online – Induction, Infrared & Rice Cooker

The kitchen cooktop category has quietly diversified over the past decade. Where an Indian household once had a single choice — gas — the modern kitchen now routinely uses electric cooktops alongside, or sometimes instead of, LPG stoves. The reasons vary: flat living with no piped gas connection, a second cooking point for a working kitchen, dedicated use for specific cooking tasks, or simply the precision and safety that electric cooking brings. The Electric Cooktops range at Girdhar Das & Sons brings together 31 products across three distinct technologies — induction, infrared, and automatic rice cookers — from eleven trusted brands including Milton, Philips, CELLO, Pigeon, Prestige, Futura, Borosil, Panasonic, SUNFLAME, Sunshine, and Wonderchef. All products are genuine, brand-sourced, and available for pan-India delivery.

The range spans power ratings from 400W to 3600W, covering compact rice cookers at the lower end and the Futura Dual Induction Hob at the upper end. Between those extremes, the induction and infrared cooktops cluster in the 1400W–2200W range — the practical sweet spot for Indian cooking, which demands sustained high heat for deep-frying and tadka while also requiring gentle simmering control for dal and curry. Both touch panel and button panel control options are available, spanning the full range of cooking power and brand preferences.

Filters on the left allow browsing by brand, model, power rating, product type (Induction, Infrared, Rice Cooker), and control type (Touch Panel, Button Panel). The Rice Cooker filter leads to the dedicated Automatic Rice Cookers sub-page with its own detailed content.

Three Technologies Explained

Induction Cooktops – Precise, Fast & Energy-Efficient

An induction cooktop uses electromagnetic induction to generate heat directly within the base of the cookware. The cooktop surface itself stays relatively cool — only the vessel heats up. This makes induction the safest electric cooking technology: no open heating element, no radiated heat from the surface, and no residual heat risk after the vessel is removed. Induction also offers the most precise temperature control among electric options, with wattage settings that can be stepped down to very low levels for simmering without risk of scorching. The requirement is induction-compatible cookware — flat-bottomed vessels with a ferromagnetic base (iron, stainless steel with magnetic base, or cast iron). Aluminium and copper vessels do not work on induction. This range includes induction cooktops from Milton (Elio series in 1400W, 1600W, and 2100W; Elio Elite in 1600W and 2100W), Philips (HD4929 2100W, HD4938 2100W, HD4944 1500W), Pigeon (Prime 1800W, Cruise 1800W), Prestige (Swish 2000W, PIC20.0 1600W), Futura (FIC1A1 2000W single hob, FIC2A1 3600W dual hob), CELLO (Vego 1600W, Glaze 1600W, Blazing 1400W), SUNFLAME (IC10 2000W), and Panasonic (KYA112AKFD 2100W).

Infrared Cooktops – Works with Any Cookware

An infrared cooktop heats by radiating infrared energy through the glass-ceramic surface to the cookware above it. Unlike induction, infrared works with any flat-bottomed cookware — including aluminium, copper, glass, and ceramic vessels — making it the right choice for households whose existing cookware collection isn't induction-compatible. Infrared heats faster than a traditional coil hotplate and provides more even heat distribution, though it lacks the pinpoint temperature precision of induction. The glass ceramic surface is easy to clean — flat and smooth with no crevices. This range includes infrared cooktops from CELLO (Smartcook Blazing 2200W, Blazing 400A 2000W, Blazing Touch 2200W), Milton (Elio Elite 2000W), Sunshine (Heatwave 2000W), and Borosil (Smartkook 2200W).

Automatic Rice Cookers – Set & Forget Cooking

Automatic rice cookers use a thermostat-controlled heating element to cook rice to completion and then automatically switch to a warm-hold mode. They require no monitoring — the cooker manages temperature, timing, and the cook-to-warm transition entirely. The range includes Borosil Pronto (Dual BRC04 and Deluxe II BRC03, both 2.8L), Panasonic SRC10H (1L), Panasonic SRC18H (1.8L), Panasonic SR942D (4.2L), and Wonderchef Nutri-cook (1.8L), spanning capacities from 1 litre to 4.2 litres.

Touch Panel vs Button Panel – Which Should You Choose?

One of the most practical decisions when selecting an induction or infrared cooktop is the control interface. The range here is split roughly evenly between touch panel and button panel models — and the choice genuinely matters depending on how you cook and who uses the kitchen.

Touch Panel Cooktops

Touch panel models have a smooth, flat control surface with capacitive or resistive touch sensors beneath the glass. There are no physical buttons, knobs, or protruding parts — the entire front face of the cooktop is a single continuous surface. This makes touch panels the easiest to clean: a single wipe removes spills. Touch controls also look more contemporary and are well-suited for integrated kitchen setups. The trade-off is that touch panels can sometimes register accidental inputs from water or spills, and they are not as easily operated with wet or heavily soiled hands. Touch panel models in this range include the Milton Elio series, Philips HD4929 and HD4938, Prestige Swish, Futura FIC1A1, Sunshine Heatwave, Milton Elio Elite Infrared, and Panasonic KYA112AKFD.

Button Panel Cooktops

Button panel models use physical push-buttons for control — tactile, reliable, and operable without looking directly at the panel. For households where the cooktop is used by elderly family members, children supervised in cooking, or anyone who prefers to confirm their input by feel rather than sight, button controls offer an advantage in usability. Physical buttons are also less susceptible to accidental inputs from steam or moisture. Button panel models in this range include CELLO Vego, CELLO Glaze, CELLO Blazing, SUNFLAME IC10, Pigeon Cruise, and Pigeon Prime.

Brand Highlights

Milton

Milton's Elio series is the most varied brand in this category with six induction cooktop models — the Elio (1400W, 1600W, 2100W), Elio Elite (1600W, 2100W), and the Elio Elite infrared (2000W). Milton's induction models are touch-controlled, designed for Indian cooking loads, and positioned at mid-range price points. The Elio Elite infrared variant offers an alternative for households with non-induction-compatible cookware.

Philips

Philips brings three induction cooktops — the HD4929 (2100W), HD4938 (2100W), and HD4944 (1500W). Philips induction cooktops are known for consistent performance and build quality. The HD-series models include pre-set cooking modes alongside manual wattage control, and the touch panel interfaces are among the most intuitive in the category.

CELLO

CELLO has the widest footprint in this range with six products spanning both induction and infrared, and both touch and button controls — Smartcook Blazing 2200W (infrared), Blazing 400A 2000W (infrared), Blazing Touch 2200W (infrared), Vego 1600W (induction, button), Glaze 1600W (induction, button), and Blazing 1400W (induction, button). CELLO's infrared range is particularly strong, making it the go-to brand for households prioritising cookware compatibility.

Pigeon

Pigeon offers two entry-level induction cooktops — the Cruise (1800W, button panel) and Prime (1800W, button panel) — both with physical push-button controls. Pigeon is the most budget-accessible induction brand in this range, making these models practical first-induction-cooktop choices.

Futura (by Hawkins)

Futura contributes the category's two most specialised products: the FIC1A1 Single Induction Hob (2000W) and the FIC2A1 Dual Induction Hob (3600W). The Dual Hob is the only two-burner induction solution in this range — designed for households or small food-service setups that need to run two cooking vessels simultaneously on induction. Both are branded under Hawkins and carry that company's reputation for build quality.

Borosil, Prestige, SUNFLAME & Others

Borosil brings both its Smartkook infrared cooker and two rice cooker models. Prestige offers the Swish (2000W touch induction) and PIC20.0 (1600W induction). SUNFLAME's IC10 (2000W button induction) is a reliable single-brand option for households already using SUNFLAME gas stoves. Panasonic covers both induction (KYA112AKFD 2100W) and rice cookers across three capacities. Sunshine and Wonderchef round out the range with infrared and rice cooker options respectively.

Shop Electric Cooktops at Girdhar Das & Sons

Whether you're looking for a primary induction cooktop to replace your gas stove, a secondary cooking point for your kitchen, or a rice cooker that frees you from monitoring the pot — this range covers the full spectrum of electric cooking needs with genuine, brand-verified products. Girdhar Das & Sons has been stocking and selling kitchenware in Varanasi since 1970, and every product listed here is sourced directly from brands, not the grey market.

Visit the Girdhar Das & Sons store at W.H. Smith School Road, Sigra, Varanasi to see these cooktops in person, or order online at gdsons.co.in for delivery anywhere in India. Find us on Google Maps — Girdhar Das & Sons, Varanasi.