Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 Opens to All Shoppers
Amazon has started its Great Indian Festival sale for everyone.
Prime members were able to shop before other customers.
Many products, including phones, clothes, appliances and groceries, have discounts.
People using SBI cards can get an instant discount, and some Amazon Pay card users can earn cashback.
Some products can also be bought with instalments or exchange offers.
Amazon Now offers quick delivery of groceries in more than 120 cities.
Amazon says it prepared extra workers and delivery locations for the busy sale.
Prices and discounts can change, so shoppers should check the amount before paying.
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2026 opened to all customers at midnight on October 8, after Prime members received early access.
The sale advertises discounts of up to 80% on electronics, appliances, fashion and beauty, with other categories offering discounts up to 75% or 70%.
All shoppers can get a 10% instant discount with SBI cards; Amazon Pay ICICI card cashback is 5% for Prime members and 3% for non-Prime users.
Featured deals include the iPhone 16 at Rs. 74,999 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at Rs. 84,999; prices and offers may change.
Amazon says it added seasonal jobs and delivery capacity ahead of the sale, while Amazon Now has expanded to more than 120 cities.
- Who
- Amazon and customers shopping in India; Prime members received early access.
- What
- Amazon Great Indian Festival 2026 is live, with product deals, bank offers and other promotions.
- When
- It opened to all customers at midnight on October 8, 2026, after a day of Prime-member early access.
- Where
- Online in India; Amazon Now is available in more than 120 cities.
- Why
- The sale offers festive-season discounts and promotions across products and services.
Amazon’s sale claims
Conditions for shoppers
Discounts and lowest-price claims
Amazon’s sale claims
Amazon says the festival offers its lowest prices of the year and advertises discounts of up to 80% in several categories.
Conditions for shoppers
The article notes that sellers set prices and offers can change, advising shoppers to verify the final price, including bank offers.
- Sale opening
- Midnight on October 8, 2026, for all customers; Prime members had early access.
- SBI card offer
- 10% instant discount with SBI credit and debit cards, including credit card EMI.
- Amazon Pay ICICI cashback
- Unlimited 5% cashback for Prime members and 3% for non-Prime users.
- Advertised discount ceilings
- Up to 80% on electronics and appliances and fashion and beauty; up to 75% on home and furniture; up to 70% on books, kitchen products and apparel.
- Featured phone prices
- Apple iPhone 16 (128GB): Rs. 74,999; Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Rs. 84,999.
- Amazon Now reach
- Expanded to more than 120 cities and offers groceries and everyday essentials with delivery within minutes.
- Sale preparations
- Amazon says it created more than 1.6 lakh seasonal jobs across over 400 cities and added fulfilment and delivery facilities.
- Price caveat
- Prices and offers are set by sellers and can change; customers are advised to check the final price before paying.