Air fryers hit Rs 700 cr in India as prices crash to Rs 3,000 entry point

India's air fryer market reached Rs 600-700 crore in 2025 with 2.3 million units sold, growing 14-16% annually. Amazon Q1 sales jumped 132% YoY as 30+ brands including Philips, Havells, Prestige and Pigeon flooded the category, pushing entry prices down from Rs 15,000 to Rs 3,000.

— Source publishedTue, 9 Jun, 2026, 21:39 IST·First seen Tue, 9 Jun, 2026, 22:30 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Philips · India's air fryer market hit Rs 600-700 crore in 2025, growing 14-16% annually with 2.3M units sold. Amazon sales jumped 132% YoY in Q1. Over 30

Key facts

  • Rs 600-700 crore market 2025
  • 14-16% CAGR
  • 2.3 million units sold 2025
  • 132% YoY Amazon Q1 growth
  • Rs 3,000-5,000 entry price
  • Rs 8,000-15,000 large models
  • 30+ brands

Why this matters

Consolidation logic is sharpening as sub-scale challengers get squeezed between Philips/Havells distribution and Pigeon/Prestige pricing, making tuck-in acquisitions of D2C air fryer brands attractive for incumbents needing premium SKU breadth.