The eagerly anticipated annual festive sales from e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, the Great Indian Festival and Big Billion Days, have announced their commencement dates. These sales will feature substantial price reductions on a wide variety of products, including smartphones, laptops, televisions, and home appliances. This year, the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates will influence a range of goods and services, such as footwear priced under Rs 2,500, along with items like handbags, chocolates, and namkeens. This article provides comprehensive information regarding the offers, discounts, and bank deals available during these sales.
The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale and Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025 are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 23. Amazon Prime subscribers will gain early access to the Great Indian Festival Sale 2025, with the sale opening 24 hours before it becomes available to other users. With the updated GST rates coming into effect on September 22, the prices of electronic items, such as televisions and air conditioners, are expected to become even more appealing.
Amazon has declared that SBI debit and credit cardholders will receive an instant 10% discount during the upcoming sale. This same offer extends to EMI transactions made with SBI credit cards. Customers can also anticipate discounts of up to 40% on smartphones from brands including Apple, Samsung, iQOO, and OnePlus, as well as their accessories.
Furthermore, electronics and accessories from brands like Samsung, HP, Sony, and Boat will be offered at discounts of up to 80%. Home appliances from Godrej, Haier, Samsung, and LG will also see price reductions of up to 65%.
Additional benefits for customers buying electronics during the sale include exchange bonuses, cashback offers, and interest-free EMI options. Smart TVs and projectors from LG, Xiaomi, Samsung, and Sony will be available with discounts of up to 65%.
Amazon’s smart home Echo devices, including Kindle e-readers, Alexa, and Fire TV, will be offered with discounts of up to 50%.
Customers can expect major discounts across numerous categories during the Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025, encompassing smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, and large home appliances. Flipkart’s promotional material highlights limited-time deals, “festive rush hour” offers, and “double discounts” on selected products.
Products such as the Apple iPhone 16, Motorola Edge 60 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S24 series, and OnePlus Buds 3 are among the items featured. Buyers can also look forward to discounts on 55-inch smart televisions, Intel-powered personal computers, and front-loading washing machines.
Flipkart has announced that Axis Bank and ICICI Bank credit cardholders will receive a 10% instant discount during the sale, with the same discount applicable to EMI transactions. Moreover, Pay Later services, product exchange schemes, UPI-linked promotions, and no-cost EMI options will also be accessible. Flipkart Plus members may also benefit from exclusive offers through the SuperCoins reward program.