Found the review on vacuum cleaners by KSPV from B’lore very useful. Another review on the 1600 W Croma vacuum convinced me that the price and function were good.
Anyone buying the same should consider if a blower is essential to their needs. Then the Panasonic at double the price is worth considering. The bag-less Croma uses a filter, spares of which were not retailed. I am waiting for a reply from their customer care as to where I may purchase a few.
The cleaner looks like it will last a few years and I am not sure that I will get the spare a year later.