Archive · 5 Sep 2025
E-commerce Giants Announce Sales Amidst GST Rate Cuts
Flipkart and Amazon are having their big sales starting September 23rd.
They're hoping for lots of shoppers!
This timing works well because the government has lowered taxes on things like TVs and air conditioners.
This means these items will be cheaper, and people are expected to buy more.
Experts think sales this year could be much higher than last year.
Early access to the sales is given to Flipkart Plus, Black, and Amazon Prime members on September 22.
The e-commerce platforms hope to capture strong demand.
Flipkart and Amazon are hosting their flagship sales events starting September 23.
Early access to sales begins on September 22 for select members.
The sales coincide with GST rate cuts on high-value products.
GST on certain products will be reduced from 28% to 18%.
Festive season sales are projected to grow by 27% year-on-year.
- Who
- Flipkart, Amazon
- What
- Announcing major sales events
- When
- September 23, 2025
- Where
- India (online platforms)
- Why
- To capitalize on GST rate cuts and boost festive season sales
- Sale Platforms
- Flipkart, Amazon
- Sale Start Date
- September 23, 2025
- Early Access
- September 22, 2025 (Flipkart Plus, Black; Amazon Prime)
- GST Change Effective Date
- September 22, 2025
- GST Reduction
- 28% to 18% on electronics, appliances
- Projected Sales Growth
- 27% YoY
Sources
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