Cooking Range In India has evolved from the coal or home made (cow dung cakes) fuelled local form called 'chulha' to Electric or Gas Cooking Ranges. As times changed the face of Indian kitchen changed. From 'rasoi', it has graduated to 'Modular Kitchen'.

A Buying Guide for Cooking Range would include:

While looking for a Cooking Range, the first thing that should be taken in account is whether an Electric Cooking Range will be more suitable for our cooking needs or a Gas Cooking Range would be the Best option. A simple answer could be Dual Fuel Cooking Ranges that can be powered by either gas or electricity. A new variety available in the market by major brands is the Induction Cooking Range that provides quicker and more efficient cooking solutions.

The next obvious thing that is sought is the number of Burners available and their usage. Cooking Ranges are available with two to four burners normally for Home consumption models and more than four burners for Commercial models that have more Professional use. Some have 3 burners + 1 hotplate. Some even have Built-in Ovens and Grill chamber. The type of ignition one opts for can be automatic, pilot or both.

Besides this, the configuration of the Cooking Range is also an important factor. The placement of the cooking range in the Kitchen helps in deciding which Cooking Range would solve the purpose better.

They can be:

Free-Standing
Built-In Ovens
Slide In Ranges
Cooktops

The Budget to be taken can vary from less than Rs.15,000 for the usual Home Use variety to over Rs. 60,000 for the Commercial varieties. The Price also depends on the Brand one opts for. The leading Brands of Cooking Ranges available in India are:

Faber Heatkraft (an ally of Whirlpool India)
Sunflame
Glen
Kaff

Whirlpool India collaborated with Faber Heatkraft, a Pune based Electric Chimney and Hobbs manufacturer with a global leading position, to enter and capture the Cooking Range market in India. Their product MagiCook cooking range is a latest offering specially designed to provide efficient and hygienic cooking options.

Sunflame is the leading Brand in Home Cooking Ranges and Gas Stoves. For more professional purposes, Sunflame has an entire range of Products that can provide faster and more efficient cooking solutions. Some cheaper cooking ranges are also available in the market. Made in China Cooking Ranges is a Cheap option for people with tight budget. There is a noted growth in the Resale Market for Used Cooking Ranges that can provide cheaper options.