About this guide
₹20,000 covers a genuinely capable 600-2000VA home power-backup inverter/UPS in India — but there is one critical thing every buyer needs to know before comparing prices: almost none of these prices include the battery. The inverter unit and the battery are sold separately in India, and the battery (typically ₹6,000-₹15,000+ depending on capacity) usually costs as much as or more than the inverter itself. We checked current Flipkart listings for every unit below; all ten prices are for the inverter/UPS body only.
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The picks, in detail
Livguard SWP800i/12V Inverter
The cheapest inverter on this list, a 700VA sine-wave unit for a small home with basic backup needs (lights, fans).
- 700VA
- Pure sine wave output
- 12V system
- Lowest price with real sine-wave output
- Suits a small home or single room’s essential loads
- 700VA is only enough for lights, fans and a TV — not ACs or heavy pumps
Luminous Eco Watt Neo 700 Inverter
Luminous's entry-level model — Luminous is India's best-known inverter brand by sales volume.
- 600VA
- Sine wave output
- Compact design
- Luminous’s dense nationwide service network
- Compact footprint for small homes
- 600VA is the lowest capacity on this list
Microtek iMERLYN NEW 850 Inverter
Microtek's budget-friendly 700VA unit, from a brand known for keeping running costs low.
- 700VA
- Sine wave output
- LED status indicators
- Microtek’s reputation for lower running costs
- Good value at 700VA
- Same capacity tier as the cheaper Livguard, at a slightly higher price
Exide MAGIC12V875 Inverter
Exide is best known as a battery manufacturer, and applies that expertise to its own inverter line.
- 875VA
- Sine wave output
- 12V system
- Exide’s battery-manufacturing pedigree
- 875VA covers a few more appliances than the 700VA picks
- Mid-pack pricing for the capacity
Microtek Super Power UPS 900 Inverter
A step up from Microtek's 700VA model, for slightly heavier household loads.
- 800VA
- Sine wave output
- Overload protection
- More headroom than the entry Microtek
- Same low-running-cost brand reputation
- Still not enough capacity for an AC or heavy motor
Luminous 1050/12V Inverter
Luminous's mainstream 900VA model — likely the single most common inverter capacity bought for Indian homes.
- 900VA
- Sine wave output
- 12V system
- 900VA is a well-balanced capacity for most homes’ essential backup
- Luminous’s leading brand and service network
- Still needs a separate battery purchase to function
Exide Star12V900 Inverter
Exide's 900VA model, competing directly with the Luminous 1050 at a similar price and capacity.
- 900VA
- Sine wave output
- 12V system
- Same capacity class as the Luminous 1050
- Exide’s battery-brand trust extends to compatible battery pairing
- No clear advantage over the Luminous at a similar price
Livguard Sineverter Pro 1100 Inverter
Livguard's higher-capacity model, rated 900VA with headroom for slightly heavier combined loads.
- 900VA
- Pure sine wave output
- Digital display
- Digital display shows charge/load status clearly
- 900VA capacity with sine-wave output
- Similar capacity to cheaper Luminous/Exide options at a slightly higher price
V-Guard Prime 1150 MiLi Inverter
V-Guard's 1000VA model, the highest capacity among the mid-priced options here.
- 1000VA
- Sine wave output
- MiLi (minimal maintenance) design
- 1000VA gives more appliance headroom than the 700-900VA picks
- V-Guard’s trusted Indian electrical-brand heritage
- Costs more than the 900VA alternatives for the capacity step-up
Luminous NXG 1450e Inverter
The highest-capacity inverter on this list, for larger homes that need to run more than just lights and fans.
- 1100VA
- Sine wave output
- Advanced digital display
- Highest capacity here — can support a few more simultaneous appliances
- Luminous’s leading service network
- Highest price on this list, though still far under the ₹20,000 cap
What each one costs
Typical price, cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to that pick and its buy link.
Compare any three
| Livguard SWP800i/12V Inverter | Luminous Eco Watt Neo 700 Inverter | Microtek iMERLYN NEW 850 Inverter | |
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| Price | ₹4,149 | ₹4,601 | ₹4,990 |
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Buying tips
- The single most important thing to know: every price above is for the inverter/UPS unit only. The battery is sold separately in India and typically costs ₹6,000-₹15,000+ depending on capacity (a 150Ah tubular battery, common for home use, runs roughly ₹10,000-₹14,000) — budget for both together, and the total will likely exceed the ₹20,000 cap once you add a good battery.
- VA rating tells you how much you can run at once: 600-900VA covers lights, fans, a TV and a router; 1000-1100VA (V-Guard Prime, Luminous NXG) adds a little headroom for a small pump or extra devices, but none of these run an AC or a large motor.
- Pure sine wave output (every pick on this list has it) is safe for sensitive electronics — TVs, computers, routers, LED drivers; older ‘square wave’ inverters can damage or shorten the life of these devices, so don’t downgrade to save money.
- Match battery type to usage: tubular batteries (the common choice) last longer under daily deep discharge than flat-plate batteries — ask specifically for a tubular battery when you buy one to pair with any of these.
- Prices above were checked on Flipkart at the time of writing for the inverter unit at the time of writing; get a battery quote from the same seller or a local dealer before budgeting your total spend.
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