Why invest in a mechanical keyboard? Mechanical keyboards are not cheap. Even the cheapest one costs 10 times what you would pay for a cheap membrane keyboard. 

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However, along with the durability factor also comes comfort. You can find mechanical keyboards that are completely configurable, or you can go with one that sounds right to you by using the chart. With a mechanical, you have to buy a keyboard once, maybe twice, in your lifetime as opposed to one every six months.

Most mechanical keys are rated for 50 million keystrokes, while the best membrane keys are rated for five million key presses. Not to mention unlike membrane keyboards, mechanical ones can be repaired. So, when a key stops working you can get that key replaced.

Filco Majestouch 2

If gaming keyboards are not your thing and all you need is a regular-sized keyboard with mechanical keys then the Filco Majestouch 2 is what you are looking for. This keyboard looks very run-of-the-mill but the key mechanisms are Cherry MX brown. The build quality as expected from a mechanical keyboard is also excellent. The keyboard design is as pure as it gets with no multimedia buttons, rear lighting or USB hubs. In fact, this keyboard comes with a PS/2 adapter in case you want to connect it to an older computer.
Price: Rs 13,299

Corsair K95

Most keyboards you will find in the mechanical range will be gaming keyboards, and with that comes RGB and a lot of gaming features. The Corsair K95 is an excellent example of this. It features a brushed aluminium frame, 8MB memory for profile storage, a choice of Cherry MX keys (black or brown), and of course RGB lighting. You can connect your mouse directly to your keyboard using the USB passthrough. The K95 also has dedicated media buttons for quick volume control and a set of programmable keys on the left to create any shortcut you need. 
Price: Rs 17,099

SteelSeries Apex 7

The SteelSeries Apex 7 is a very obvious gaming keyboard. It features an OLED smart display that can give you information directly from the app or game you are using. The body is made from aircraft-grade aluminium and it has RGB lighting. The Apex 7 also comes with a detachable magnetic wrist rest, which is very useful during long sessions. You have a choice between switch types (red, blue, and brown). As mentioned, red switches are quiet and have no feedback, while the blue is tactile and noisy, and the browns have nice tactile feedback while being quiet. 
Price: Rs 14,999

TVS Gold Bharat

TVS produces this old-school keyboard designed to look like it came from the era of 486 machines. The keyboard uses blue switches, and this results in a fair amount of feedback and a lot of noise. The keys don’t need to be pressed all the way, which is great if you type fast. Previous models of this keyboard used the more expensive Cherry MX keys.  However, the newer version uses a Chinese knock-off Blue keys mechanisms that still works well. This keyboard is still a good option because of the price versus performance. Be aware that it is a fairly large and noisy keyboard. Also while buying make sure you buy the USB version and not the PS/2 version which is meant for older machines.
Price: Rs 2,650

Logitech G PRO

For those who don’t like big keyboards, you can look at a 60 per cent keyboard. It is smaller than the average keyboard but doesn’t feel like it. The Logitech G Pro is a tiny mechanical keyboard that is small enough to be portable. It features Kaihua blue mechanical keys which are tactile and clicky, just like the Cherry MX ones. Being a gaming keyboard means this one has RGB Lighting and programmable buttons. It also comes with a detachable Micro USB cable. There are rubber feet at the base of the keyboard to keep it in place and three levels of angle adjustment, most keyboards come with only one.  
Price: Rs 9,927