India, March 13 -- Retailers across Delhi are witnessing a sharp rise in the sale of induction cooktops, with some reporting an increase of 75 to 80 per cent in purchases amid concerns over LPG shortages.

Shopkeepers said the surge has been there for the past two days, with customers increasingly turning to electric cooktops, infrared stoves and compatible utensils as a backup to an LPG stove.

Amit Gupta, who owns Effects Kitchens and Hardware at Connaught Place, spoke about a spike in online and offline demand.

"Since yesterday, we have recorded more than 200 walk-in customers, while another 250 to 300 existing and new clients reached out through phone calls. Earlier, electric cooktops were largely purchased by hospitality outlets, bu...