Cost Comparison Guide · May 2026
Every new restaurant owner faces the same question: induction cooker or gas stove for my commercial kitchen? Gas is familiar. Induction is newer. The price difference is real. But so are the running cost differences. This guide gives you the actual numbers — based on real restaurant usage in Hyderabad — so you can make the right decision for your operation.
💡 Quick answer: Commercial induction typically saves 35–50% on fuel costs versus gas. For a medium restaurant using ₹8,000–12,000/month on LPG, switching to induction saves ₹3,000–6,000/month. The higher equipment cost is recovered in 8–14 months.
Most comparisons show you equipment price and stop there. That's only half the picture. The operating cost over 3–5 years is what actually determines which is cheaper.
| Factor | Commercial Gas | Commercial Induction |
|---|---|---|
| Initial equipment cost (per burner) | ₹3,000–₹8,000 | ₹8,500–₹14,000 |
| Monthly fuel cost (medium restaurant) | ₹8,000–₹12,000 (LPG) | ₹3,500–₹6,000 (electricity) |
| Monthly savings with induction | — | ₹4,000–₹6,000 |
| Payback period | — | 8–14 months |
| 3-year total savings | — | ₹1.4L–₹2.2L per burner |
| Safety | Open flame, gas leak risk | No flame, no gas leak |
| Temperature precision | Manual dial, approximate | Digital, ±5°C accurate |
| Timer function | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (Aeonic) |
| Kitchen heat generated | High — needs heavy exhaust | Low — cooler kitchen |
| FSSAI / fire NOC | Requires gas NOC | No gas NOC needed |
The listed commercial LPG price is not the only cost. Add:
When you add these, the true cost of LPG is typically 15–25% higher than what you pay per cylinder.
Most cloud kitchens operate in commercial buildings where LPG storage is restricted or requires expensive fire NOC compliance. Induction eliminates this entirely. This is why 80%+ of cloud kitchens in Hyderabad use induction.
The Aeonic commercial induction with timer lets one cook manage multiple pots simultaneously — set 180°C on the dal, 120°C on the gravy, 80°C on the milk — all holding automatically. With gas, this requires constant attention.
Open flame gas generates 3–4x more ambient heat than induction. In a Hyderabad summer, this matters. Lower kitchen temperature means better cook performance and lower AC costs (if applicable).
Honest answer: gas is still better for some applications.
Telangana's commercial electricity tariff for small businesses is approximately ₹6.5–8/unit (kWh) in 2026. An Aeonic 3.5kW induction running 6 hours/day uses approximately 21 units = ₹136–168/day = ₹4,000–5,000/month.
A commercial LPG cylinder (19kg) costs approximately ₹1,800–2,000 and lasts a medium restaurant 8–12 days depending on usage. That's ₹4,500–7,500/month for the same cooking volume.
Induction wins on running cost in Hyderabad at current rates.
The practical answer from 500+ kitchens we've equipped: most restaurants use a hybrid approach.
Which brand of commercial induction is best for restaurants in India?
Aeonic (by Pradeep Stainless India) is the most widely used commercial induction brand in South India. The PA-TCT-03 (3.5kW) and PA-TCT-05 (5kW) models with timer are the most popular for restaurants. AV Horeca Solutions at Nagole, Hyderabad is the authorized Aeonic dealer with same-day delivery in Hyderabad.
How much does it cost to switch a restaurant from gas to induction in Hyderabad?
For a medium 80–150 seat restaurant, switching the main cooking station to induction (2–3 Aeonic units) costs approximately ₹25,000–40,000 in equipment. The monthly fuel savings of ₹4,000–6,000 recover this in 6–10 months. Contact AV Horeca Solutions at +91 81798 47307 for a custom assessment.
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