Air Purifier buying guide: HEPA Filter, CADR, room size and 5 other things to check

Published 10 Nov 2026, 15:23 IST

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With air pollution making purifiers a priority for many Indian homes, this guide compares six popular brands to help buyers shortlist models for their needs.

— Hindustan Times
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India just had its festival of lights – Diwali – and the whole nation is talking about the air quality index for many reasons. With the rising level of air pollution across the northern part of India, the need to buy an air purifier goes up every year around this time. Cities like Delhi and Mumbai…

— India TV

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India just had its festival of lights – Diwali – and the whole nation is talking about the air quality index for many reasons. With the rising level of air pollution across the northern part of India, the need to buy an air purifier goes up every year around this time. Cities like Delhi and Mumbai…

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Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 09 Nov 2026, 09:28 IST

Air pollution getting worse? These 6 smart air purifiers offer bedroom coverage up to 450 sq ft

With Delhi-NCR facing worsening air pollution, smart air purifiers are becoming an option for households looking to improve indoor air quality. Models from Xiaomi, Qubo, Eureka Forbes and Philips offer HEPA filtration, app controls and bedroom coverage at different price points.

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India TV Right Independent News Service Current article 10 Nov 2026, 15:23 IST

Air Purifier buying guide: HEPA Filter, CADR, room size and 5 other things to check

India just had its festival of lights – Diwali – and the whole nation is talking about the air quality index for many reasons. With the rising level of air pollution across the northern part of India, the need to buy an air purifier goes up every year around this time. Cities like Delhi and Mumbai…

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 10 Nov 2026, 17:44 IST

Best air purifiers under Rs 20,000: Philips, Xiaomi, and more

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 10 Nov 2026, 19:53 IST

As Delhi-NCR struggles with post-Diwali pollution, here are five air purifiers that could help improve indoor air quality

The pollution may linger after Diwali fireworks fade. Explore five air purifiers for Delhi-NCR homes, their features, limitations and key buying considerations.

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