Business Desk, ETV Bharat:E-commerce giants in India have launched their annual online shopping festival today and are battling hard to grab a share of one of the world’s largest consumer markets.
Players like Flipkart, Amazon and Paytm Mall have gone live with their sale from midnight and are offering great discounts and offers on products across top categories such as mobiles, TVs, kitchen appliances, fashion, beauty, home decor, furniture, grocery, baby products and more.
Let’s take a quick look at what’s on offer for consumers on these shopping websites.
Flipkart
Flipkart’s Big Billion Days (BBD) sale began from midnight of 16 October and would run until 21 October.
Now in its seventh year, BBD has become Flipkart’s biggest annual flagship event over the years. It promises customers a wide range of products with great value propositions, while providing growth opportunities to MSMEs and sellers across the country.
This year, Flipkart has tied up with various popular brands for launches during the sale period. Google Pixel products and accessories will be exclusively available on Flipkart during BBD. Also, Nokia’s range of smart TVs will make their debut during the sale.
Flipkart is also offering assured cashback for consumers paying through Paytm wallet and Paytm UPI. Besides that, customers can avail additional 10% instant discount if they pay through State Bank of India (SBI) debit and credit cards. No-cost EMI option is also available with Bajaj Finserv EMI cards, and leading bank credit and debit cards.
Notably, Flipkart Group’s fashion apparel marketplace Myntra is also holding its ‘Big Fashion Festival’ from 16 October to 22 October. The retailer is offering nine lakh styles from a collection of over 5,000 brands, it said in a statement.
Amazon
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival is starting tomorrow from 17 October 2020. But Prime members are now getting early access starting today, i.e. 16 October 2020.