Ecommerce retailers in India have been competing for the top spot for some time. Since the emergence of Amazonian India in the region, the situation has only hardened for other players in the sector. But maybe we could meet the real e-commerce winners next week, as the country's top three e-commerce players - Amazon, Flipkart, and Snapdeal - announced their annual mega-sales in much the same way. days. , taking the head of the other.
While Amazon will hold its "The Great Indian Festival" from October 1-5, Flipkart "Big Billion Day 2016" and Snapdeal "Unbox Diwali Sale" will take place from October 2-6.
Amit Agarwal, Amazon India National Manager, said: "This 120 hour marathon marks our continued commitment to working closely with our partners and bringing together the biggest sale ever for our customers, with the best Prime shopping experience ever." .
With Amazon offering a free premium subscription for the first three months, faster delivery options will be a feature of these sales. Although Flipkart also offers expedited shipping for its Flipkart First subscribers, it is still a paid deal. Perhaps Flipkart will start offering free subscriptions to its customers during the sale.
Snapdeal recently launched Snapdeal Gold, which offers faster delivery and delivery to customers. This, in addition to discounts of up to 70%, could be one of the highlights of the retailer's five-day sales period. The sale of Unbox Diwali could attract a different group of customers given the diversity of products offered on its platform.
Shopclues also has a sale during the same period, but it will last until October 10. Although Shopclues is not a big fish like the aforementioned ecommerce players, the fact that it sells for longer will ensure a good reception.
Now that you know what retailers are offering, here are some things to consider before preparing to take advantage of discounts.
Make sure to use the mobile app to get the maximum discounts on products. Also check out retailer subscriptions for expedited shipping and exclusive offers. Amazon offers a 3-month trial version of Amazon Prime, which can allow you to quickly access certain offers. The same can be said for the Flipkart and Snapdeal offers.