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Induction vs LPG in India: Why Electric Cooking Is Quietly Becoming the Smarter Choice

March 19, 2026 Editor

Induction vs LPG in India: Why Electric Cooking Is Becoming the Cheaper Choice for Urban Households By: Javid Amin | 19 March 2026 As fuel prices rise, households rethink how they cook With LPG prices staying high and global fuel markets facing uncertainty, Indian households — especially in urban areas — are beginning to rethink a basic daily activity: cooking. For decades, LPG cylinders have been the backbone of Indian kitchens. But now, induction cooktops are emerging as a practical, cost-effective alternative, offering lower monthly expenses and higher energy efficiency.…

Inflation hits consumers hard as vegetable and fruit prices skyrocket

October 14, 2023 Editor

The consumers in Kashmir are facing a financial strain due to the soaring prices of essential commodities, including fruits, vegetables, and poultry. A market survey conducted by Kashmir InFocus found that potatoes, tomatoes, onions, cauliflower, collard greens, peas, beans, and other vegetables are being sold at higher rates than those prescribed by the Directorate of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA). Similarly, fruits like oranges, pineapples, kiwis, pomegranates, grapes, and papayas are being sold at exorbitant rates. At some places in Srinagar, 1 kg of grapes can cost Rs…