Ceiling Fan Brands in India: A Buyer’s Guide
A ceiling fan is one of the most used appliances in an Indian home, often running for many hours a day for most of the year. With so many ceiling fan brands in shops and online, choosing one can be confusing. This guide lists ten well known names sold in India, with short facts about each company, and then explains what really matters when you buy: the star label, the motor type, the size and the build.
Our old post on this topic was a ranked list with shopping links and many claims we could not check. We have rewritten it as a neutral guide. The brands below are listed in alphabetical order. This is not a ranking, and no brand has paid to be included.
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Ten Ceiling Fan Brands Sold in India
1. Anchor by Panasonic
Anchor began in 1963 as an Indian family business best known for electrical switches. The Japanese company Panasonic bought it in 2007, and it now trades as Anchor by Panasonic. Alongside switches, wires and lights, it sells ceiling fans through electrical shops across the country.
2. Atomberg
Atomberg is a younger company based in Mumbai. It was founded in 2012 by Manoj Kumar Meena, with Sibabrata Das joining in 2013. In 2015 it launched a ceiling fan built around a brushless DC motor, and the company said the fan used about 28 watts compared with 75 to 80 watts for a typical older fan. It helped make energy saving BLDC fans popular in India.
3. Bajaj Electricals
Bajaj Electricals is part of the Bajaj Group and is based in Mumbai. It started in 1938 as Radio Lamp Works and took the Bajaj name in 1960. In 1964 a fan maker called Matchwell became part of the company. Today it sells fans, lighting and kitchen appliances.
4. Big Ass Fans
Big Ass Fans is an American company from Lexington, Kentucky. It is known for very large, slow turning fans, called high volume low speed fans, used in factories, warehouses, gyms and farms. It also makes fans for homes and offices. Its unusual name came from an advertising campaign in 2000 that proved so popular the company adopted it.
5. Crompton
Crompton Greaves Consumer Electricals, usually just called Crompton, is based in Mumbai. Its Indian roots go back to 1937, when Crompton Parkinson Works was set up in India. The consumer business, which makes fans, lighting, pumps and water heaters, became a separate company in 2016. Crompton is one of the most familiar fan names in Indian homes.
6. Havells
Havells is an electrical company based in Noida. Qimat Rai Gupta, who began as an electrical goods trader in Old Delhi, bought the Havells brand in 1971. The company later grew from switchgear into cables, lighting, fans and appliances, and it also owns the Lloyd brand.
7. Luminous
Luminous was founded in 1988 by Rakesh Malhotra and is best known for home inverters and batteries. Its fans and lights became part of the wires and cables maker RR Kabel in 2022, when RR Kabel bought the Luminous home electrical business from Schneider Electric. Buyers who use inverters often look at fans that run well on backup power.
8. Orient Electric
Orient Electric is based in New Delhi and is part of the CKA Birla Group. It was a division of Orient Paper and Industries until it became a separate company in 2018. It makes fans, lighting and appliances, with factories in Kolkata, Faridabad, Hyderabad and Noida.
9. Polycab
Polycab is based in Mumbai and is the largest maker of wires and cables in India. Its story began in 1964 with a small electrical shop in Bombay. It now also sells fans, lighting, switches and solar products.
10. Usha
Usha International is based in Gurugram. The business was founded in 1934 by Lala Shri Ram and added fans in 1944. Usha is also known for sewing machines and kitchen appliances, and its fans are widely used in smaller towns as well as cities.
How to Choose a Ceiling Fan
The brand name matters less than the model you choose. Use the points below to compare fans from any of these ceiling fan brands, or from any other company.
Check the BEE Star Label
Since 1 January 2023, every ceiling fan sold in India in the standard sizes must carry a star label from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, known as BEE. BEE is a government body under the Ministry of Power. Fans are rated from one star to five stars based on their service value. Service value is the amount of air the fan moves, in cubic metres per minute, divided by the electricity it uses, in watts.
A higher star rating means the fan moves more air for each unit of electricity. Industry experts said at the time that a typical unrated fan used about 75 watts. A five star fan may cost more at first but use much less power over years of daily running. Look at the label for the wattage and air delivery, and compare models side by side.
Induction Motor or BLDC Motor
Most traditional ceiling fans use an induction motor. Newer fans often use a brushless DC motor, known as BLDC. A BLDC motor is controlled by electronics instead of brushes, which helps it use far less power. BLDC fans usually come with a remote control, several speed settings and a timer, and they run longer on a home inverter during power cuts.
The downsides are a higher price and more electronic parts, which may need repair from the brand’s service centre. Check the warranty on the motor and the electronics, and whether a service centre is near you. Some BLDC fans may also need a compatible regulator or none at all, so read the manual.
Saving power at home also helps the environment. See our post on making your house a green home.
Pick the Right Size
Ceiling fans are sold by sweep, which is the width of the circle the blades make. Common sizes in India are 900 mm, 1050 mm, 1200 mm and 1400 mm. A 1200 mm fan is the usual choice for an average bedroom or living room. Smaller fans suit small rooms, kitchens and balconies, and larger fans suit big halls. For a very large room, two fans may cool better than one.
Air Delivery and Speed
Air delivery tells you how much air a fan pushes. A fan with good air delivery at a moderate speed will usually be quieter and more comfortable than one that needs to run at full speed. Look for the figures on the star label rather than relying on adverts.
Regulators and Remotes
The regulator on the wall also affects power use. Older resistance type regulators turn some electricity into heat at lower speeds, while electronic regulators waste much less. If you are replacing old fans, it is worth replacing old regulators too. Fans with remote controls often let you set speed, sleep timers and lights without getting up, which is handy for older family members.
Build, Finish and Noise
Check the blade material, the finish and whether the fan is made for dusty or humid areas. Some fans have coatings that make cleaning easier. In bedrooms, a quiet fan matters a lot. If you can, see the fan running in a shop before buying.
Safety and Installation
Look for the ISI mark showing the fan meets the Indian standard. Always have a fan fitted by a qualified electrician to a strong ceiling hook, and make sure the blades are well above head height. Clean the blades regularly, as dust lowers airflow and can make the fan wobble.
Fans, Summer and Sleep
A fan does not cool the air, but moving air helps sweat evaporate, which makes you feel cooler. In dry heat, drink plenty of water and avoid the midday sun; see our summer health tips. Many families use a fan with a light setting on the air conditioner to save power. Read our post on whether your air conditioner is affecting your sleep. Smart fans that work with phone apps are also becoming common, part of a wider trend in smart and efficient cooling.
What We Changed From the Old Post
We removed the shopping links, the ranking and the outdated market forecasts. We corrected company histories, such as the founder of Usha, and replaced brands whose details we could not check with ones we could. We added a full buying guide on star labels, BLDC motors, sizes and safety.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best ceiling fan brand in India?
There is no single best brand. Compare the star rating, air delivery, warranty and service network of the model you want.
Is a BLDC fan worth it?
For fans that run many hours a day, a BLDC fan can save a lot of electricity over time, though it costs more to buy.
What size fan do I need?
A 1200 mm fan suits most average rooms.
Do star rated fans cost more?
Fans with more stars usually cost more to buy, but they use less electricity, so the extra cost can be recovered over time through lower bills.