Pigeon
Pigeon Favourite Plus
₹1,849
Cheapest reliable induction cooktop. Fine for simple everyday cooking but limited features.
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Cheapest reliable induction cooktop. Fine for simple everyday cooking but limited features.
✅ Buy this if
Students and bachelors who want the cheapest reliable induction for basic cooking
❌ Avoid this if
You cook elaborate Indian meals — very limited power levels
Key Specifications
Wattage
1800 W
Power levels
5
Display
LED
Whistle counter
No
Auto shut-off
Yes
Voltage protection
No
Touch controls
No (knob)
Price positioning
Budget
Value for money
8.3/10
Indian Cooking Presets
Usage Reality
Daily usage
Simple cooking — milk, eggs, dal, rice
Setup difficulty
Very Easy
Cleaning
Easy
Noise level
Low
Indian cooking rating
Basic
Pros
- Very affordable
- 1800W decent power
- Auto shut-off
- Pigeon brand reliability
- Compact
Cons
- No voltage protection
- Only 5 power levels
- Limited presets
- Basic build
Use Case Scores
How it compares
Price segment
Under ₹2,000
Beats
- No-brand inductors
Loses to
- Bajaj ICX Neo — voltage protection at small premium
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