Best refrigerators under Rs 15,000 in India

Refrigerators don’t have to be too expensive, especially if you want one for a small space or in a compact house. Additionally, if you’re just one or two people living in the house, you could probably manage with a convenient, compact fridge that doesn’t cost too much.

Today, it’s possible to buy an entry-level refrigerator within a budget of Rs 15,000, which will have enough space and cooling to preserve your food and keep it fresh and healthy. 

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Affordable fridges vary in storage capacity, but you can typically expect to get a single-door refrigerator with a fair amount of space and a dedicated freezer under Rs 15,000. 

And so, that said, here’s a list of the five best fridges to buy under Rs 15,000 in India today.

Best fridge under Rs 15,000

1. Samsung 183 Litres 2 Star direct cool single door refrigerator

2. Whirlpool Vitamagic Pro 200 Litres 3 star direct cool single door refrigerator  

3. Croma 205 Litres 3 Star direct cool single door refrigerator  

4. Haier 190 Litres 3 Star direct cool single door refrigerator  

5. Voltas Beko 183 Litres 2 Star direct cool single door refrigerator  

1. Samsung 183 Litres 2 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator

With a capacity of 183 litres, the Samsung 2 star Direct Cool fridge features toughened glass shelves, LED lighting for the inside of the fridge, and stabiliser-free operation so you don’t have to worry about voltage fluctuations.

The fridge also features a digital inverter that can adjust cooling as needed for energy efficiency and has a dedicated freezer box at the top with a tray ice maker. 

The Samsung fridge is available in a grey-silver colour option, and features a clean, sophisticated look which will appeal to many buyers. There are five shelves built into the single door, and the vegetable tray is also suitably large for storage needs, making this refrigerator suitable for a household of two people.

2. Whirlpool Vitamagic Pro 200 Litres 3 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator

Offering good capacity for the price, the Whirlpool Vitamagic fridge has a storage capacity of 200 litres. Then there’s the Vitamagic technology which is said to help in preserving the vitamins in vegetables and fruits by preventing over-ripening.

The fridge offers stabiliser-free operation and a sleek look which will help it fit into tight spaces in your kitchen while still maintaining a decent capacity for food storage. 

The inverter compressor in this Whirlpool fridge ensures that cooling is adjusted as needed automatically, which ensures energy efficiency. The fridge too is appropriate for a household of up to three persons, and has a dedicated freezer box as well.

3. Croma 205 Litres 3 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator

The biggest-capacity refrigerator in our list here, the Croma 3-star direct cool single door fridge comes with 205 litres capacity and three adjustable toughened glass shelves, so you can set it up to an arrangement that suits you.

There are also five shelves built into the single door, letting you store bottles, smaller jars and containers, and small food items with ease. The refrigerator will suit a household of up to three persons. 

It’s also rated as stabiliser-free and can thus handle voltage fluctuations while maintaining efficient cooling. There’s an inverter compressor that can adapt its cooling power based on the load and capacity, thus ensuring more energy efficiency. You also get a dedicated freezer box at the top of the fridge, which is available in an attractive patterned red colour.

4. Haier 190 Litres 3 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator

This Haier 3 star refrigerator comes with a capacity of 190 litres, along with toughened glass shelves and a five-shelf arrangement in the single door for bottles and smaller containers.

The fridge comes with Diamond Edge Freezing Technology, which is said to maintain an optimal environment for food in the fridge to retain the flavour and freshness. There’s a top freezer and ice maker, and it also offers stabiliser-free operation to guard against voltage fluctuations. 

The fridge is ideal for a household of two members, and comes in an attractive brushline silver colour variant which gives it a premium look and feel.

5. Voltas Beko 183 Litres 2 Star Direct Cool Single Door Refrigerator

With a capacity of 183 litres, the Voltas Beko 2 Star uses Crisper technology to ensure that fruits and vegetables remain crisp and fresh for extended periods. The fridge also has three adjustable toughened glass shelves which can be positioned as per your convenience.

The fridge offers stabiliser-free operation to guard against the effects of voltage fluctuations, and there is also a 16-litre freezer box at the top of the refrigerator. The fridge from Voltas Beko is appropriate for households of two members and comes in an attractive Fressia Ruby colour and pattern.  

These are our top picks for the five best fridges under Rs 15,000 in India. They don’t cost much and offer ample storage for a family of two or three people. Choose one depending on the features and design that appeal to you.