Setting Up A Station - Buying Your First Radio

I'll assume that you have just passed the Restricted Grade-II class "no code" license and are looking for a first radio. Most Amateurs purchase a handheld VHF or UHF (or a combined "dual-band" VHF+UHF) radio. You can optionally connect an external antenna at your home for extended range. A mere handheld, running low power, is sufficient to gain access to most local repeaters so this is plenty to get you started.

There are several International brands that sell their Amateur Radio equipment in India with network chain of Dealers and sub-dealers. You could buy any equipment that fits in your budget across the  shelf from these dealers. The price of which can be obtained from them directly, which widely ranges from Model, Make, Manufacturer and features. However, some  popular brands are Kenwood, ICOM, Yaesu etc.

Amateur Radio Transceivers can be made by enthusiasts with locally available components. Several Hams have come up with their circuit design, PCBs and construction of low cost Amateur Radio equipment.