Amazon Great Indian Festival and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Check Offers, Deals & More

As the festive Diwali season rapidly approaches, two e-commerce giants, Amazon and Flipkart, are preparing to unleash their largest sales events of the year.

With Flipkart already teasing its upcoming sale, Amazon has also followed suit with a barrage of teasers and details for the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023.

Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023: What We Know

Amazon's Great Indian Festival is set to kick off on October 8, offering Prime members a 24-hour head start and 'Kick Starter Deals' launching on October 26. The online retail giant plans to unveil unprecedented discounts on a wide array of products, moving the event up from its original October 10 start date, following a competitive announcement from Flipkart.

Amazon pledges discounts of up to 65% on appliances, 60% on TVs and daily essentials, and a generous 50% to 80% off on top fashion and beauty items. Customers will have the convenience of No-cost EMI for mobile phones, TVs, laptops, appliances, and electronics.

The latest smartphones will hit the market with a starting price of ₹5,699, while 5G phones will start at ₹8,999 during the festival.

Amazon's own product range also sees substantial markdowns, with discounts of up to 55% on Echo smart speakers, Fire TV devices, Kindle e-readers, and Alexa smart home bundles.

For added savings, customers can use SBI bank debit or credit cards to enjoy a 10% discount. Amazon Pay ICICI users can avail of 5% unlimited cashback, and new card applicants can receive 'welcome rewards worth INR 2500.'

Moreover, Amazon is offering 10% cashback on Amazon Pay Gift Card purchases, and travelers can pocket up to 40% cashback on hotel, flight, and train bookings.

What's in Store at the Great Indian Festival?

While the Great Indian Festival microsite doesn't reveal specific dates, it does offer a glimpse into the types of discounts and offers that shoppers can expect across various product categories. Here's a snapshot:

Mobile Phones:

• Up to 40% off
• Minimum 3 months no-cost EMI
• Exchange offers of up to Rs. 60,000
• Coupon offers of up to Rs. 7,000

Mobile Phone Accessories:

• Starting from Rs. 39

Tablets:

• Up to 60% off
• Up to 24 months no-cost EMI
• Up to Rs. 30,000 off on exchange

Laptops:

• Up to Rs. 40,000 off
• Up to 24 months no-cost EMI
• Up to Rs. 25,000 off on exchange

Gaming Laptops:

• Up to 40% off
• Starting from Rs. 46,990
• Up to 12 months no-cost EMI
• Up to Rs. 15,000 off on exchange

Smartwatches:

• Up to 80% off
• Starting from Rs. 899

Headphones:

• Up to 75% off

Speakers & Soundbars:

• Up to 65% off
• Up to 18 months no-cost EMI

Computer Accessories:

• Up to 80% off

Camera & Accessories:

• Up to 80% off
• Up to 12 months no-cost EMI

Key Highlights of the Sale

For mobile enthusiasts, the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2023 is powered by the Samsung Galaxy S23, promising substantial discounts not only on the Galaxy S23 series but also on Samsung's entire smartphone lineup. Additionally, Amazon-exclusive smartphones like the OnePlus 11R and iQOO Neo 7 Pro are expected to be available at significant discounts. And let's not forget the tantalizing deals on iPhones that are anticipated.

Laptop aficionados can look forward to the Apple MacBook Air M1, touted to receive the "Lowest Price of the Year" during the sale. Gaming laptop enthusiasts won't be disappointed either, with substantial price cuts expected on devices like the HP Victus, ASUS TUF, Acer Nitro V, and Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3. The sale, co-powered by Intel, is likely to feature impressive discounts on laptops with Intel processors.

The sale extends its reach to bestselling tablets, including the Apple iPad Air, OnePlus Pad, Xiaomi Pad 6, Samsung Galaxy Tab S8, and more. Amazon devices such as Amazon Alexa, Fire TV, and Kindle are also poised to receive enticing offers.

Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale 2023: What to Expect

Flipkart is revving up for its Big Billion Days sale, set to ignite shopping fever from October 8 to October 15, 2023. The sale promises significant discounts and exciting deals across diverse product categories, ranging from smartphones and laptops to home appliances, fashion, and more.

Flipkart is also offering extra savings with bank cards, including ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and Kotak Bank, with an additional 10% discount. Flipkart Axis Bank Card users will enjoy an extra 5% cashback and instant discounts.

Paytm UPI and wallet transactions guarantee assured savings, while shoppers can access credit up to Rs 1 lakh, along with No-cost EMI options through Flipkart Pay Later. Additional offers like Buy 1 Get 1 Free, Buy 3 Get 10% off, and more are expected on selected products.

Best Mobile Offers at Flipkart's Big Billion Days Sale 2023

Flipkart boasts of offering the lowest prices on smartphones during the Big Billion Days Sale 2023. Some highlights include:

Google Pixel Smartphone Offers:

• Google Pixel 6a
• Google Pixel 7a
• Google Pixel 7
• Google Pixel 7 Pro

Samsung Smartphone Offers:

• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
• Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G (Snapdragon)
• Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
• Samsung Galaxy F14
• Samsung Galaxy F34 5G
• SamsungGalaxy F54 5G
• Samsung Galaxy F04
• Samsung Galaxy F13
• Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A23 5G
• Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

Nothing Smartphone Offers:

• Nothing Phone (1)
• Nothing Phone (2)

Xiaomi Redmi Mobile Offers:

• Redmi 12
• Redmi Note 12 Pro
• Redmi Note 12
• Redmi Note 12 5G
• Redmi Note 12 Pro+

POCO Mobile Offers:

• POCO X5 PRO 5G
• POCO F5 5G
• POCO X5 5G
• POCO M6 Pro 5G
• POCO M5
• POCO C55
• POCO C50

Infinix Mobile Offers:

• Infinix Smart 7
• Infinix Hot 30i
• Infinix Note 30 5G
• Infinix GT 10 Pro
• Infinix Zero 30 5G
• Infinix Smart 7 HD

Realme's Festive Days Sale

Realme has officially unveiled its Festive Days sale. The event features exciting offers on a range of Realme products, including the Realme 11 Pro Series 5G, Realme Narzo 60 Series 5G, Realme Narzo N55, and the Realme C53 (6GB+128GB). These deals are set to be available on leading e-commerce platforms, including Flipkart, Amazon, and Realme.com.

Exciting Deals and Dates

Customers can take advantage of enticing offers during the Festive Days sale, which runs from 8th October at 12:00 AM to 15th October. However, early birds have a chance to access exclusive offers on 7th October, 12:00 AM, exclusively on Flipkart. Additionally, on 2nd October, customers can preview the offers on all Realme products and get a head start on purchasing the Realme 11 5G and Realme C51 from 7:00 PM onwards on Flipkart.

Buyers can avail offers on the purchase of Realme Narzo 60 Series 5G and Realme Narzo N55 exclusively on Amazon and Realme.com, starting at just Rs. 10,999.

Beyond Discounts: Giveaways, Cashback, and Coupons

In addition to discounts, Realme is adding extra zest to the festivities with giveaways, cashback rewards, and coupons worth Rs. 50 lakhs. These benefits are available to customers who purchase Realme smartphones from 25th September 2023, 12:00 PM, to 20th November 2023, 23:59 PM on Realme.com, Flipkart, Amazon, and other mainline channels.

Exclusive Offer Details

For those eyeing specific realme models, here are the offer details for smartphones available on Flipkart and realme.com:

Here are the offer details for smartphones available on Amazon and realme.com: