E-commerce giant Amazon has officially announced the dates for its much-awaited Republic Day Sale, setting the stage for a massive shopping festival. The sale is scheduled to commence on 16th January 2025, bringing a wave of discounts across a vast range of products just ahead of the national holiday.
Massive Discounts Across Top Brands and Categories
Shoppers can expect significant price cuts from leading brands during the Amazon sale. The list of participating top brands is extensive and includes iQOO, OnePlus, Samsung, Xiaomi, Apple, Sony, TCL, LG, HP, and Boat. The discounts will not be limited to electronics but will span virtually every major shopping category.
Customers looking for deals can find them on smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, and cameras. The sale will also cover audio products, wearables, home and kitchen appliances, and auto accessories. Furthermore, discounts will extend to health and personal care equipment, fashion apparel, footwear, beauty products, home essentials, furniture, gourmet foods, baby care products, and even pet supplies.
Revealed: Top Smartphone and Device Deals
Amazon has already teased some of the standout deals, particularly on popular gadgets. The recently launched OnePlus 15R will be available at an effective price of ₹44,999, leveraging a special credit card EMI offer. For those seeking a performance-oriented device, the iQOO Z10R will be up for grabs at an effective price of ₹18,499 with a coupon discount.
Samsung fans have multiple reasons to cheer. The Galaxy A55 is set to receive a steep discount, bringing its price down to ₹23,999. Another Samsung model, the Galaxy M17 5G, will be available at an effective price of ₹12,999. Budget-conscious buyers can look at the Redmi A4, which will be priced effectively at ₹8,299.
While Apple's iPhone 15 deal is being teased, the final sale price is yet to be disclosed. The 2023 flagship currently retails around ₹55,000 on the platform and might drop below the ₹50,000 mark during the sale. For audio enthusiasts, the OnePlus Buds 4 TWS will be available for ₹4,999.
To help users navigate the best offers, Amazon's dedicated sale microsite will feature dynamic sections like "8 pm Deals", "Trending Deals", and "Blockbuster Deals", which will be updated regularly as the sale progresses.
Exclusive Bank Offers and Card Discounts
Adding more value to the purchases, Amazon has confirmed attractive bank offers. Shoppers can avail of a 10% instant discount when using an SBI Credit card for EMI transactions. Additionally, users of the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card will get an unlimited 5% cashback on their purchases throughout the sale period.
Notably, Amazon's Republic Day sale will begin a day before Flipkart's competing bonanza, which starts on 17th January. Flipkart's sale is also expected to offer up to 10 percent discounts for users of HDFC Bank credit cards, setting up a fierce rivalry for customer wallets during the festive shopping period.
