New Delhi, May 25 -- For years, larger double-door and side-by-side refrigerators dominated aspirational appliance shopping in India. But in 2026, single-door refrigerators are quietly making a comeback, and not just because they are affordable. Rising electricity bills, shrinking apartment sizes, compact kitchens, and changing lifestyle needs are pushing many buyers towards smarter, space-efficient appliances that focus on practicality rather than excess storage.

What has also changed significantly is the technology inside these refrigerators. Many newly launched single-door models now come equipped with inverter compressors, improved cooling retention, stabiliser-free operation, faster ice-making, and better vegetable freshness control...