Hyderabad, 18 August 2026: LG Electronics India Limited (LGEIL) has been honoured with 10 wins at DIGIT India’s Top Appliance Awards 2026, held at a gala ceremony in New Delhi. An initiative by Times Network and presented by digit.in India’s oldest technology media brand, with over 25 years of authority in independent product testing the awards recognise excellence in home appliance innovation through India’s first strictly data-driven evaluation mechanism for the category. The ceremony was graced by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions (PP/DoPT), and Atomic Energy & Space, as Chief Guest, alongside Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, as the second Chief Guest of the evening.
Unlike consumer-voted popularity contests, DIGIT India’s Top Appliance Awards is built on a rigorous, lab-first evaluation process. Every nominated product is tested inside DIGIT‘s state-of-the-art laboratories in Mumbai and Noida, benchmarked against a matrix of over 150 technical parameters ranging from thermal imaging diagnostics to the entire customer support cycle. This technical scoring is then reviewed by an independent expert jury panel, whose oversight forms the final layer of evaluation before winners are selected. The awards span 36+ appliance categories and are amplified across DIGIT‘s editorial ecosystem, which reaches over 40 million consumers monthly across digital, video, print and social platforms.
The jury comprised Tarun Pathak, Reaseach Director, Counterpoint, Navendra Singh,Associate VP Data & Analytics India, S. Asia & ANZ, IDC and Manas Tiwari, Technology Editor, Times Network along with senior members of DIGIT‘s editorial team, who assessed nominated products on the basis of laboratory testing data, real-world usability, and innovation relevance to Indian consumers.
LG‘s winning products include:
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S No |
Category |
Award Title |
Model |
Product Description |
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1 |
Air Conditioner |
Best 5-Star Split Air Conditioner |
LG DUALCOOL AI Convertible AC (AS-Q20JWZE) |
5.77 ISEER rating with AI Convertible 6-in-1 cooling and a DUAL Inverter compressor; cools in temperatures up to 55°C, with Energy Manager+ and ThinQ optimising power use
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2 |
Refrigerator |
Best French Door Refrigerator |
LG GV-K25FFGFB |
InstaView knock-twice glass, 610L capacity, non-plumbing auto ice maker, DoorCooling+ and full ThinQ Wi-Fi control |
|
3 |
Refrigerator |
Value for Money (Single Door) |
LG GLDL2156ZHS |
5-star rated 201L single-door unit with Smart Inverter Compressor and Auto Smart Connect that keeps food fresh and the home safe during power cuts |
|
4 |
Washing Machine |
Best Front Load Washing Machine |
LG FX1412A9K |
AI Direct Drive 2.0 reads 20,000+ data points to match wash motion to fabric; 12kg capacity with TurboWash 360° and ThinQ Wi-Fi |
|
5 |
Washing Machine |
Best Stackable Washing Machine |
LG WashTower (FWT1310BG) |
space-saving unibody design packing 13kg washing and 10kg drying into a single unit, with AI Direct Drive and a centralised touch control panel |
|
6 |
Television |
Best OLED TV |
LG OLED G6 Series (OLED65G6PLA) |
OLED evo panel with Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3, Reflection Free Premium technology, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and up to 165Hz VRR
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7 |
Dishwasher |
Best Dishwasher |
LG DFB335HM |
15-place-setting tub cleaning up to 92 Indian utensils per cycle, with TrueSteam for tough masala stains and full LG ThinQ app control |
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8 |
Microwave Oven |
Value for Money (Convection/Grill) |
LG 32L Charcoal Convection Microwave (MJEN326UHWF) |
431 auto-cook menus (70% built for Indian kitchens), working Wi-Fi connectivity, priced under ₹30,000 |
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9 |
Microwave Oven |
Best Solo Microwave |
LG MS3032BK (30L) |
900W output, i-Wave system for even reheating from edge to centre |
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10 |
Air Purifier |
Best Air Purifier |
LG PuriCare Air Purifier (AS10GDBY0) |
360-degree air intake with H13 HEPA filtration, 810m³/h CADR, dedicated pet filtration and UV-C sterilisation |
Commenting on the recognition, Mr. Hong Ju Jeon, Managing Director, LG Electronics India, said, “This recognition from DIGIT India’s Top Appliance Awards reaffirms our commitment to bringing globally advanced, India-first innovation to every Indian household. Being evaluated through such a rigorous, lab-driven process — and validated by an independent jury — is a strong endorsement of the reliability and performance our consumers have come to expect from LG. We are grateful to DIGIT for introducing this much-needed benchmark for the appliance industry, and we remain committed to deepening our investment in technology and consumer insight tailored to India.”
The ceremony was attended by senior LG leadership including Sanjay Chitkara Co-Chief Sales & Marketing Officer (CSMO, alongside DIGIT‘s editorial and jury panels, over 100 tech opinion leaders, micro-influencers from the Digit Squad community, and Country Heads and CEOs from other winning appliance brands.
The winning line-up reflects LG‘s continued focus on combining global technology leadership with product design tailored to Indian household needs from convertible cooling and inverter-compatible refrigeration to wash cycles built for local water conditions.
