# India mulls subsidies, duty cuts for induction stoves to cut LPG imports 2026-08-08T03:02:37+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet India plans to accelerate induction cookstove adoption through subsidies, lower customs duties on key components, and grid upgrades, aiming to cut reliance on imported LPG. Two people aware of the matter said the proposals were discussed last week with officials from the power and renewable energy ministries, Niti Aayog, DPIIT, and discoms. India imports 65% of its 33-million-tonne annual LPG demand, mostly from West Asia, Mint reported. Policymakers estimate induction cooking costs a third less than conventional methods and could shield 340 million consumers from global supply disruptions. However, large-scale adoption requires assessing household loads and wiring upgrades, discoms noted. Key components such as glass, coils, and PCBs are 90% imported from China. CLASP's Neha Dhingra said domestic output is 10 million units a year, with plans to double that. The industry has sought a GST cut to 5% on these parts. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: CLASP, customs duties, discoms, induction cookstoves, LPG import, subsidies Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/india-mulls-subsidies-duty-cuts-for-induction-stoves-to-cut-lpg-imports/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/india-mulls-subsidies-duty-cuts-for-induction-stoves-to-cut-lpg-imports/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.