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₹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.

Pick 01 of 10

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

Pros

• Lowest price with real sine-wave output
• Suits a small home or single room’s essential loads

Cons

• 700VA is only enough for lights, fans and a TV — not ACs or heavy pumps

Price: ₹4,149 (inverter only, battery not included)

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Pick 02 of 10

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

Pros

• Luminous’s dense nationwide service network
• Compact footprint for small homes

Cons

• 600VA is the lowest capacity on this list

Price: ₹4,601 (inverter only, battery not included)

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Pick 03 of 10

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

Pros

• Microtek’s reputation for lower running costs
• Good value at 700VA

Cons

• Same capacity tier as the cheaper Livguard, at a slightly higher price

Price: ₹4,990 (inverter only, battery not included)

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Pick 04 of 10

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

Pros

• Exide’s battery-manufacturing pedigree
• 875VA covers a few more appliances than the 700VA picks

Cons

• Mid-pack pricing for the capacity

Price: ₹5,149 (inverter only, battery not included)

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Pick 05 of 10

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

Pros

• More headroom than the entry Microtek
• Same low-running-cost brand reputation

Cons

• Still not enough capacity for an AC or heavy motor

Price: ₹5,390 (inverter only, battery not included)

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Pick 06 of 10

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

Pros

• 900VA is a well-balanced capacity for most homes’ essential backup
• Luminous’s leading brand and service network

Cons

• Still needs a separate battery purchase to function

Price: ₹5,599 (inverter only, battery not included)

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Pick 07 of 10

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

Pros

• Same capacity class as the Luminous 1050
• Exide’s battery-brand trust extends to compatible battery pairing

Cons

• No clear advantage over the Luminous at a similar price

Price: ₹5,664 (inverter only, battery not included)

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Pick 08 of 10

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

Pros

• Digital display shows charge/load status clearly
• 900VA capacity with sine-wave output

Cons

• Similar capacity to cheaper Luminous/Exide options at a slightly higher price

Price: ₹5,899 (inverter only, battery not included)

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Pick 09 of 10

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

Pros

• 1000VA gives more appliance headroom than the 700-900VA picks
• V-Guard’s trusted Indian electrical-brand heritage

Cons

• Costs more than the 900VA alternatives for the capacity step-up

Price: ₹6,699 (inverter only, battery not included)

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Pick 10 of 10

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

Pros

• Highest capacity here — can support a few more simultaneous appliances
• Luminous’s leading service network

Cons

• Highest price on this list, though still far under the ₹20,000 cap

Price: ₹8,699 (inverter only, battery not included)

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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 are what we verified on Flipkart this session for the inverter unit; get a battery quote from the same seller or a local dealer before budgeting your total spend.

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