Guides
Buying guides and round-ups: what to look for, what to skip, and the best picks at every price.
Tech & Gadgets
The best 20,000 mAh power bank for most people in India is the Xiaomi Power Bank 4i (33W, about ₹1,899). If you want to charge a laptop, the Xiaomi Power Bank 5i (67W, built-in cable) is the best, and the Amazon Basics 20000 mAh (about ₹999) is the safest low-spend pick.
Tech & Gadgets
The best 55-inch 4K TV for most people in India is the Samsung Vision AI Mini LED (about ₹53,900): Mini LED contrast at a mid-range price. Picture purists and PS5 gamers should look at the Sony BRAVIA 3 II, and the Hisense UR8S RGB MiniLED is the flagship to aspire to.
Home & Living
The best air fryer for most Indian homes is the Philips NA120/00 (4.2 L, about ₹4,699), Amazon India's best-seller. For bigger families the Instant Vortex Plus 6 L is the highest-rated, and the Ninja MAX PRO gives the best crisping. To cook two dishes at once, pick the Philips NA352/00 dual basket.
Fashion & Style
The best automatic watch under ₹40,000 in India is the Seiko 5 Sports: proven, tough and great value at about ₹25,000. The Orient Bambino is the best dress automatic for less, Titan's skeletal automatics are the best Indian pick (Akio wears one), and the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 is the one to stretch for.
Fragrance & Beauty
The best beard trimmer for most men in India is the Philips BT3441/30: 90 minutes of runtime, 20 length settings and a 2+1 year warranty for about ₹1,550. The Xiaomi Beard Trimmer 2C is the best value, and the Philips OneBlade is best if you want to trim and shave with one tool.
Tech & Gadgets
The best earbuds under ₹2,000 in India are the boAt Airdopes Prime 701 ANC: 46 dB hybrid ANC, up to 50 hours of battery and multipoint. For the strongest noise cancelling pick the Moto Buds Bass (50 dB, LDAC); for the best ANC value, the Realme Buds N1.
Home & Living
The best ergonomic office chair under ₹15,000 in India is the Green Soul Jupiter Pro: 4D armrests, a seat slider and a 5-year warranty for about ₹11,990. For the best build pick the Vergo Ease Premium, and for the best value the Wakefit Gravita (about ₹6,397).
Fragrance & Beauty
The best all-round perfume for men in India is Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man Pure Parfum: a bold, Aventus-style scent at a fraction of the price. For a refined classic, pick Versace Pour Homme; for great value, Ajmal Silver Shade or Wild Stone Edge. Six of these ten have been tested by Akio.
Tech & Gadgets
For most people the best smartwatch under ₹5,000 is a well-rounded AMOLED watch with Bluetooth calling, like the boAt Valour Watch 1R or Noise ColorFit Pro 5. Pick the Amazfit Bip 5 if you want built-in GPS, and the Redmi Move if battery life matters most.
Fashion & Style
The best white sneakers for men in India are the Nike Court Vision Low: a clean, classic court shoe that often sells for about ₹3,250–3,500. For comfort pick the Adidas Grand Court 2.0 (Cloudfoam), for value the Puma Court Shatter Low, and for the lowest spend the Campus OG-17.
Tech & Gadgets
The 'best deal' you see during Big Billion Days or the Great Indian Festival isn't always the real best deal. Check the price history first, and you'll see how real the discount actually is.
Fashion & Style
White Crocs are a blank canvas. Add cute and quirky Jibbitz charms to make them yours. I ordered mine from Flipkart, Myntra, Meesho and a hidden gem site, QuestSoul, where you can pick single charms or bundles.
Fashion & Style
I researched Flipkart's bestselling sneakers and made a top 10 list, with prices starting at ₹369 and going up to ₹2,000. Here's how to pick a good pair in that range.