Induction cooktops use electromagnetic energy to heat cookware directly and require magnetic vessels, while infrared cooktops heat the surface and work with almost any flat-bottom cookware.

Cooking on induction stoves is faster and more efficient. For a seamless experience, one needs to invest in induction-compatible cookware items.

With LPG supply concerns rising amid the West Asia crisis, households are buying induction cooktops as a backup. But the appliances require specialised cookware to function properly ...