Amazon India’s biggest festive sale, the Great Indian Festival 2025, is back on 23 September (Prime members get early access from 22 September). It’s one of the best times of the year for tech, home, fashion & more packed with heavy discounts, bank offers, and lightning deals. Here’s a guide to the best items and how to get the most value.
What Makes This Sale Special
Discounts up to 80% on electronics, mobile accessories, fashion, beauty, home & kitchen.
Prime members get 24-hour early access to many deals.
Extra discounts/cashback via bank cards (SBI, etc.), no-cost EMIs, exchange offers.
Improved logistics & faster delivery in tier II/III cities due to expanded delivery network.
Top Items & Categories to Watch
Here are some of the hottest deals and product categories to keep an eye on during the Amazon sale:
| Category | Best Items / Examples | Why It’s a Great Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphones & Flagships | Apple iPhone 16 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, OnePlus 13 etc. Big drops in price. | If you’ve been waiting for a flagship, this is likely the lowest price of the year. |
| PC Accessories & Peripherals | Keyboards, mice, combos (e.g. Logitech, Dell), etc. Pre-sale deals already revealed. | Useful for gamers or work; accessories usually have big % discounts but limited stock. |
| Smart TVs, Audio & Home Entertainment | Smart TVs, soundbars & projectors getting big discounts. | Big savings especially if you’re upgrading your living room / entertainment setup. |
| Laptops & Tablets | Premium & mid-range laptops, all-round tablets receiving offers. | Good time to invest if you need performance, or want to shift to remote work/study. |
| Everyday Essentials & Gadgets | Power banks, Bluetooth earphones, smart home devices, etc. | Cheap accessories often go fast; perfect for smaller budgets/gift items. |
Tips to Shop Smart
Wishlist & Alerts
Add products you want ahead of time so you can monitor price drops.
Use Bank & Exchange Offers
The bank discounts and exchange bonuses can reduce the final price significantly.
Check Reviews & Specs
Don’t just go for highest discount check what you’re getting (battery, warranty, seller rating).
Prime Perks
Early access, exclusive lightning deals for Prime members often gets you better picks.
Compare Prices & Total Cost
After discount + shipping + bank or card cashback, what’s the total cost? Sometimes older models or rivals may beat the deal when everything is considered.
Deals to Watch
iPhone 16 Pro reportedly dropping to ₹57,000 during the sale.
OnePlus 13 expected to have ₹12,000 discount or more on certain variants.
Samsung Galaxy flagships & mid-range phones earlier deals already running on Samsung Galaxy series smartphones.
