We often get this question – what is the best laptop for a student once can buy for under Rs 30,000? Or, what are the top choices for someone who needs a laptop for casual usage? While you can find around a few laptops for less than Rs 30,000, these options are often terrible and barely serve the purposes. However, if you stretch your budget to Rs 40,000, there are some great laptops in the market that work as advertised.

Hence, here’s our pick of the top basic laptops under Rs 45,000 that are fit for a student or casual user.