# Cumin Co enters India's Rs 6,600-crore pressure cooker market with three-mode cooker

> Cumin Co has entered India's Rs 6,600-crore pressure cooker market with a three-mode cooker featuring tri-ply stainless steel and MaestroValve technology.

- Published: 2026-10-16T08:49:10+00:00
- Section: Product Launches
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-16/cumin-co-pressure-cooker-launch
- Source: [Bwdisrupt](https://www.bwdisrupt.com/article/cumin-co-enters-rs-6-600-cr-pressure-cooker-market-with-three-mode-cooker-628927)

## Key takeaways

- Cumin Co entered India's Rs 6,600-crore pressure cooker market with a three-mode cooker featuring tri-ply stainless steel and MaestroValve pressure-control technology.
- The cooker offers Steam, Cook and Express modes, with Express reducing cooking time by up to 30 per cent, and comes with a five-year warranty.
- Cumin Co plans to initially sell the pressure cooker through its direct-to-consumer website, followed by a phased expansion across online marketplaces and offline retail outlets.

Gurugram-based kitchenware brand [Cumin Co](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000ves/cumin-co) has entered India's Rs 6,600-crore pressure cooker market with a three-mode cooker featuring tri-ply stainless steel and MaestroValve pressure-control technology. The company said the product is designed to address different cooking requirements through a single pressure-control dial. [Bwdisrupt](https://www.bwdisrupt.com/article/cumin-co-enters-rs-6-600-cr-pressure-cooker-market-with-three-mode-cooker-628927) reported the launch on October 16, 2026.

## Cumin Co's Three-Mode Pressure Cooker

The pressure cooker features tri-ply construction using 18/8 food-grade stainless steel and is compatible with different cooktops. According to the company, the design aims to support even heat distribution across different cooking applications, including dishes prepared with acidic ingredients.

The product incorporates MaestroValve, the company's patented pressure-control technology, which offers three cooking modes: Steam, Cook and Express. The Steam mode is intended for foods such as vegetables, momos and dhokla, while Cook is designed for everyday staples such as dal, rice and pulao. Express mode caters to dishes including rajma, chole and meat, with the company claiming it can reduce cooking time by up to 30 per cent.

The pressure cooker also includes a three-layer pressure-release system comprising a regulator, safety valve and gasket-release pathway. Other features include vertical steam release, a caged valve designed to reduce the risk of foam and debris blocking the steam pathway, pressure and lid-lock indicators, and handles designed to remain cool during use.

Additional features include minimum and maximum fill markings, a removable gasket that can be replaced without tools, and a common lid compatible with the 3.5-litre and 5.5-litre models. The product comes with a five-year warranty.

Cumin Co co-founder Niharika Joshi said the company identified an opportunity to improve the pressure cooker category through changes in materials, functionality and cooking experience. Co-founder Udit Lekhi said the product's development focused on heat distribution, cooking modes and pressure-control features.

The company plans to initially sell the pressure cooker through its direct-to-consumer website, followed by a phased expansion across online marketplaces and offline retail outlets. Pricing and purchase details are expected to be announced closer to the launch.

## Cumin Co's Funding and Growth

Cumin Co has raised $6.52 million across two funding rounds, according to [akta.pro company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The company raised a $5 million pre-Series A in January 2026 led by Fireside Ventures with participation from Huddle Ventures, Alteria Capital, Atrium Angels, and angel investors including Mokobara founders and Tracxn founder, to advance R&D on proprietary enamel coating and build in-house manufacturing. It raised a $1.5 million follow-on round in April 2026 led by Fireside Ventures with Huddle Ventures participating, specifically earmarked for expanding enamel-based manufacturing capacity and strengthening supply chains in India. The company achieved 10X revenue growth within eight months of launching commercial operations in February 2025, and targets ₹100 crore in annual recurring revenue for the current year.

## Cumin Co's Earlier Launches

Cumin Co launched its STASH collection of premium borosilicate glass food storage containers designed for modern Indian households in July 2026, according to Passionate in Marketing. The company released The State of the Indian Kitchen Report in July 2026, an independent study developed in partnership with SAGE Sustainability and tested by an accredited laboratory, comparing seven cookware materials for food safety and nutrient retention. In August 2026, Cumin Co launched its Pratha festive campaign in New Delhi, featuring its product Shyamal, a limited-edition enamel cast-iron Dutch Oven inspired by Indian traditions.

## Companies in this story

- [Cumin Co company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000ves/cumin-co) · website: https://www.cuminco.com

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