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E-cooking push hits cost wall at India's 6-7M restaurants; full induction conversion runs Rs 5 lakh+
NRAI flags affordability crunch as 80-90% of Indian eateries remain LPG-dependent. Induction units cost Rs 2,000-4,000 and setups Rs 4,000-10,000, but full kitchen conversion crosses Rs 5 lakh. A 25% migration could add 5-10 GW to grid load against IEEFA's 13-27 GW FY27 demand outlook.
Financial Express · BrandWagon · 5/31/2026, 8:12:24 PM
Restaurants Plan 5-10% Menu Hikes from July as Fuel, LPG Costs Squeeze Margins
NRAI flags Rs 79,000 cr monthly sector losses as petrol hits Rs 97.77/litre and LPG costs jump 60%. Cafe Delhi Heights, Wow! Momo, Kylin among brands signaling price action; Zomato, Swiggy commissions add pressure as 10% of restaurants have already shut.
Times of India · Business · 5/16/2026, 5:40:32 AM