Best Infrared Cooktop in India 2026: 8 Picks for Every Kitchen

What we like
+ 2200W with BIS certification
+ Touch plus knob controls
+ Prestige service reach

What we don’t like
– Costs more than the cheaper 2200W options
– Radiant heating is less efficient than induction

If you want an infrared cooktop and do not want to think too hard, the Prestige PIRC 1.0 is where I would start. It is a 2200W cooktop with a ceramic glass top, touch panel plus a control knob, a timer and four smart presets. It carries BIS certification, and it comes from a brand that most Indian towns have a service centre for.

Controls. You get both touch buttons and a knob. That sounds small, but it matters when your hands are wet or you want to drop the heat quickly. The four presets cover the common jobs, and there is a timer so you can walk away from rice or a simmering dal.

Heating. This is a radiant cooktop. Hot elements sit under the glass and heat the pan by direct contact and radiated heat, so it works with aluminium, steel, copper and glass utensils. The glass takes longer to cool than an induction top, so treat it as hot after you switch off.

Plug and power. At 2200W it draws about 9.6 amps at 230V, and the listing shows a 15 amp plug. Use a proper 15 or 16 amp socket and keep it off extension boards.

Warranty. One year, according to the Amazon listing. Check the card in the box for what is covered.

Prestige PIRC 1.0 vs the competition. The Bajaj IRX 220F costs a little less and gives you a grill, while the Borosil Smart Kook has far more presets. The Prestige wins on simple controls and brand service.

What we like
+ Grill and two skewers in the box
+ Eleven power levels
+ Light at about 2.1 kg

What we don’t like
– Only three presets
– Glass top needs careful handling

The Bajaj IRX 220F is the pick I like most for the money. It gives you 2200W, eleven power levels, three presets (fry, soup or simmer, and BBQ), touch plus knob controls and a digital LED display. A BBQ grill with two skewers comes in the box, which most rivals charge extra for.

Heating and control. Eleven power levels give you more steps than the usual five or six, which helps when you want a gentle simmer. Bajaj lists Voltage Pro, a feature meant to handle voltage swings. The three presets are basic but cover frying, simmering and grilling.

The grill. The grill and skewers let you make kebabs and tikka on the same cooktop. Cooking meat on a radiant glass top will smoke and spatter, so keep it clean and ventilate the kitchen.

Weight and build. It is listed at about 2.1 kg with a glass top, so it is easy to store. Treat the glass gently, because a hard knock from a heavy pan can crack it.

Warranty. One year on the listing. Bajaj has a wide service presence, but ask the seller where the nearest centre is.

Bajaj IRX 220F vs the competition. Against the Prestige PIRC 1.0 you get a grill and more power steps for less, but fewer smart presets. The Borosil Smart Kook has many more presets but costs more.

What we like
+ Longest preset list, built for Indian cooking
+ Cooling fan
+ Trusted kitchenware brand

What we don’t like
– Costs more than the Bajaj and Pigeon
– Fan adds noise

Borosil is a name Indian kitchens trust for glass, and the Smart Kook brings that to infrared. It has a touch display and more than eight presets, including deep fry, pressure cook, milk or tea, curry, boil, roti or dosa and idli. A cooling fan and crystal glass top round it off.

Presets. The list is the longest in this group, and it is built around how Indian homes cook. The milk and tea preset and the idli preset are the ones I would use most. Remember that on a radiant cooktop a preset mostly sets power and time.

Cooling fan. A fan helps cool the electronics under the glass. It adds some noise, but it is a good sign for long cooking sessions.

Build. The top is crystal glass, with a listed weight of about 2.3 kg. A grill rack image appears in the listing, so confirm what is in the box before you buy.

Warranty. One year on the Amazon listing. Borosil is widely sold, which helps when you need a replacement.

Borosil Smart Kook vs the competition. It has more presets than the Prestige PIRC 1.0 and Bajaj IRX 220F, and costs more than both. If you do not need the extra presets, the Bajaj is better value.

What we like
+ Two year warranty
+ Grill included
+ Low price

What we don’t like
– 2000W, not 2200W
– Heavier at about 2.8 kg

The Pigeon Infrared Cook and Grill is a 2000W cooktop with a crystal glass top, touch controls, auto shut-off and overheat protection. It comes with a tandoor-style grill, and Pigeon gives a two year warranty, which is better than the one year on most others.

Heating. At 2000W it is a step down from the 2200W cooktops. For a family kitchen, that means slightly slower boil times on big pots. It draws about 8.7 amps at 230V, so it still needs a proper 15 or 16 amp socket, not a 5 or 6 amp one.

Safety. Auto shut-off and overheat protection are both listed. With a hot glass top, those matter.

The grill. A tandoor-style grill is included. It is handy for kebabs and tikka, though the same smoke and cleaning caveats apply as on any radiant grill.

Warranty. Two years, according to the listing, which is the longest standard cover in this list apart from the Longway.

Pigeon Infrared Cook & Grill 2000W vs the competition. It is cheaper than the Prestige PIRC 1.0 and Bajaj IRX 220F, with a longer warranty, but less powerful. The Longway Infralite Pro costs about the same and gives 2200W.

What we like
+ 2200W at a low price
+ Grill rack included
+ Two year limited warranty

What we don’t like
– Smaller service network
– Basic presets

The Longway Infralite Pro lists 2200W, four presets (stir fry, BBQ, hot pot and steam), a touch panel, auto shut-off and overheat protection, and a grill rack comes in the box. It is among the lowest priced of the 2200W cooktops.

What you get. The four presets are basic, set around power and time. The grill rack is a useful extra. It is listed at about 2.5 kg and runs on 230V.

Warranty and service. Two years limited domestic warranty on the listing. Longway is a smaller brand than Prestige or Bajaj, so check how you would get service in your city before buying.

Power. 2200W draws about 9.6 amps. Use a proper 15 or 16 amp socket.

Longway Infralite Pro vs the competition. It is cheaper than the Prestige PIRC 1.0 and Bajaj IRX 220F for the same wattage, but those two have stronger brands behind them.

What we like
+ BIS certified on the listing
+ LED display and handle
+ Up to three years with registration

What we don’t like
– Wattage listed as 2000W or 2200W depending on the seller
– Heaviest of the eight

The iBELL CROWN 22 has an LED display, a carry handle and BIS certification (IS 302-2-6:2009) on the listing. iBELL gives one year of warranty plus two more years if you register.

A wattage warning. The Amazon listing says 2200W, while the Flipkart title says 2000W. That is a real conflict, so look at the label on the box. Either way the cooktop is in the same class as the others here.

Build and features. It is listed at about 3 kg, the heaviest here, with a handle that makes it easy to shift around the kitchen.

Warranty. One year, with two more on registration. Register on day one so the extra cover applies.

iBELL CROWN 22 vs the competition. The Pigeon Infrared Cook and Grill has a plain two year warranty and a grill. The Longway costs about the same with a grill rack and a clear 2200W.

What we like
+ Familiar brand
+ Digital timer and knob
+ 2200W

What we don’t like
– No grill in the box listed
– Basic presets

The Milton Classic 2200W has four presets (stir fry, BBQ, hot pot and steam), a digital timer and a control knob over a ceramic glass top. Milton lists a temperature range of 60 to 600°C, which is a manufacturer claim and not something I can confirm.

Controls. A control knob and a digital timer keep it simple. The presets are the same four you see on several rivals.

Build. It is listed at about 2.5 kg with a ceramic glass top.

Warranty. One year on the listing. Milton is a household name, so service and spares are usually easy to find.

Milton Classic 2200W vs the competition. The Prestige PIRC 1.0 has BIS certification and a better-known service network. The Longway gives a grill and two years for less.

What we like
+ 6 kV surge protection
+ Trusted brand with door-step service
+ SS304 grill

What we don’t like
– Costs more than the features suggest
– Fewer presets

Havells is known for electricals, and the Glo TC22 reflects that. It lists a 2200W copper coil, 6 kV surge protection, a stainless steel SS304 grill and sensor touch controls. It carries a one year door-step warranty.

Protection. The 6 kV surge protection is the headline feature. If your lights flicker or your area has voltage swings, that matters more than a longer preset list.

Power. 2200W draws about 9.6 amps at 230V, so use a proper 15 or 16 amp socket. Wattage details can differ between listings, so read the label on the box.

Warranty. One year with door-step service, which is a plus if you do not want to take a heavy appliance to a centre.

Havells Glo TC22 vs the competition. It costs more than the Bajaj IRX 220F and has fewer presets. Pick it for the protection and service, not the features.