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Inverter & Battery Buying Guide

The right inverter is sized to the load you must run and how long, with a matched battery. Pure sine wave, VA rating and battery type decide reliability and appliance safety. Here's how to size it.

6 models comparedfrom ₹6,4903 budget tiers

What to consider

1

VA rating

Add up the watts you'll run, divide by ~0.7 power factor to get VA — then pick the next size up.

2

Pure sine wave

Pure sine wave is safe for TVs, fridges, computers & fans; square wave can buzz and stress electronics.

3

Battery type

Tubular for long daily backup & life; flat-plate for short outages; lithium for compact, maintenance-free power.

4

Backup time

Backup (hours) ≈ battery Ah × 12 × 0.8 ÷ load watts. Bigger Ah = longer backup.

5

Maintenance

Tubular lead-acid needs periodic water top-up; lithium and SMF are maintenance-free.

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Choose by your budget

Tap a tier to see what you get and what to prioritise at that price.

Entry range
₹6,000 – ₹12,000

600–900VA inverters for fans, lights and a TV in small homes.

What to look for

  • 600–900VA pure sine
  • Flat-plate battery
  • Basic backup

Sizing by load

Never run inverter ACs or motors without checking surge ratings — they draw extra at startup.

Basics (fans, lights, TV)
600 – 900 VA
Small home essentials backup.
2 BHK essentials
1000 – 1100 VA
Fans, lights, TV, router, mixer.
3 BHK + fridge
1500 VA
Adds fridge and more points.
Heavy / partial AC
2 KVA +
Large homes and select heavy loads.
Top picks

Best inverters & batteries to buy

Hand-picked across price points — prices are indicative.

Best Seller23% OFF
Luminous

1100VA Pure Sine Wave Inverter

4.4(12,210)
  • Pure sine wave
  • MCB protection
  • LCD status display
₹8,490₹10,990

Best for: 2 BHK essentials

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Editor's Choice17% OFF
Exide

150Ah Tall Tubular Battery

4.5(8,320)
  • Long backup
  • Low maintenance
  • 48-month warranty
₹14,490₹17,500

Best for: Long daily backup

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Value Pick21% OFF
Microtek

900VA Inverter

4.2(6,410)
  • Pure sine wave
  • Wide input range
  • Overload protection
₹6,490₹8,200

Best for: Small homes

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20% OFF
Luminous

1500VA Sine Wave Inverter

4.4(4,980)
  • Handles fridge + points
  • Fast charging
  • Bypass switch
₹11,990₹14,990

Best for: 3 BHK homes

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16% OFF
Amaron

200Ah Tubular Battery

4.4(3,210)
  • High capacity
  • Corrosion-resistant
  • Long service life
₹18,990₹22,500

Best for: Extended backup

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Premium19% OFF
Luminous

2KVA Lithium Inverter (Integrated)

4.5(1,120)
  • Lithium, maintenance-free
  • App monitoring
  • Fast charge, compact
₹46,990₹58,000

Best for: Premium heavy backup

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Frequently asked

Add up the wattage of everything you want to run at once, then divide by a power factor of about 0.7 to get the VA rating — and pick the next size up for headroom. For example, ~700W of load needs about a 1000VA inverter.

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