Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:15pm on 13 Mar 2026,Friday Business
Concerns over possible cooking gas shortages linked to the West Asia conflict have triggered a surge in demand for electric kitchen appliances across India. Many households are buying induction cooktops, microwaves, electric kettles and air fryers as backup cooking options amid fears of disruptions in LPG supply. Retailers and e-commerce platforms report sharp increases in sales. Online grocery platform BigBasket recorded a fivefold jump in induction cooktop demand on March 10, followed by a 30-fold spike the next day. Meanwhile, Flipkart said sales have risen nearly 25 times in recent days, particularly in cities such as Kolkata, Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh. (PC: X)
