Weekly Deal Digest #12: Best Festive Deals & Offers This Week

The festive shopping season has officially kicked off and this week is all about prepping before the big sale events arrive. From smartphones and gadgets to festive fashion, home appliances and travel essentials, shoppers are already comparing prices and building their wishlists.

In this week's Weekly Deal Digest #12, let's take a closer look at the products and categories covered last week and take a look at the festive deals we should keep an eye out for in the coming days.

Last Week's Deal Highlights: What Shoppers Were Looking At

Last week's Weekly Deal Digest #11: World Tourism Day Special explored a mix of travel essentials, electronics, festive shopping and everyday gadgets.

These were some of the key categories covered:

Smartphones & Upcoming Tech

Smartphones continued to be one of the biggest categories to watch, especially with shoppers keeping an eye on the major festive sales.

The previous digest covered products such as the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max and the new iPhone Duo, along with other upcoming smartphone options.

For anyone planning an upgrade, this is also a good time to research older-generation models as festive sales often make previous-generation smartphones more interesting when newer models take the spotlight.

Check out our blog on best smartphones under 15000 and choose your new purchase!

Workstation & Productivity Accessories

With work-from-home and hybrid setups still prevalent, last week's digest also covered practical workstation upgrades, including:

• Laptop stands
• USB-C hubs
• Monitor light bars
• Monitor arms
• Cooling pads
• SD-card readers
• Charging stations
• Desk accessories

These small but essential accessories can be particularly interesting during festive sales as they often have lower entry prices than major electronics.

Check out our blog on best efficient monitors and choose your new purchase!

Check out our blog on best gadgets for engineers and tech professionals and choose your new purchase!

Gadgets Under Rs. 1,000

Small gadgets were also a big focus of last week's digest.

The previous digest looked at useful products such as charging accessories, screwdrivers, fingerprint padlocks, emergency torches and other everyday tech.

These are worth keeping an eye on during festive shopping season as small discounts can make already affordable products even more interesting for gifting, home upgrades or personal use.

Check out our blog on must-have gadgets under 1000 and choose your new purchase!

Home Appliances

Home appliances were another important component of the previous digest.

Such products as air purifiers, robot vacuum cleaners and water purifiers were marked as worth investigating before the major festive shopping period.

If you are going to purchase a bigger home appliance, it is better to compare characteristics and historical prices before the purchase rather than only focus on the discount.

Travel Essentials

As the last issue was a special issue for World Tourism Day, we saw an abundance of travel products also get featured.

Some of the products that made it in were

• American Tourister Valex 28L backpack,
• 20,000 mAh power banks,
• Vacuum storage bags,
• Universal travel adapters,
• Bluetooth trackers,
• Tech and toiletry organisers,
• Luggage scales,
• Reusable bottles,
• Travel comfort accessories

These are all great products for shoppers looking to go on festive trips, visit relatives or even travel post-Diwali.

What to Focus on for the Coming Week

The next few days are especially important, due to the approach of India's biggest festive shopping events.

Amazon has announced that the Great Indian Festival 2026 starts on October 8, with early deals already available on smartphones, electronics, fashion, beauty, home and kitchen, and everyday essentials. The e-commerce giant is also offering a 10% instant SBI card/EMI discount, plus added benefits for Prime members.

Flipkart's Big Billion Days 2026 will also kick off with early access on October 8 for selected customers, while general access starts on October 9. Flipkart's sale page highlights mobiles, laptops, electronics, TVs, appliances, fashion, beauty, home and furniture as some of the major categories to keep an eye out for.

That makes the coming week a great opportunity to research products ahead of the biggest offers.

The famous and most awaited sale of the year Amazon Great Indian Sale 2026 has listed the following prices for their deals.

Festive Shopping Watchlist for the Week

1. Smartphones & Previous-Generation Phones

Smartphones should figure towards the top of the festive shopping watchlist.

Apart from looking at the latest launches, check out:

• Current-generation smartphones
• Previous-generation flagship phones
• iPhones
• Samsung Galaxy series
• OnePlus phones
• Gaming smartphones
• Mid-range phones under Rs.30,000

Flipkart has already started showcasing Big Billion Days smartphone offers, while Amazon's early deals feature models like the OnePlus N6x, Redmi 17 5G, iQOO Z10 Lite 5G and iQOO Neo 10.

What to look out for: historical price, bank discount, exchange value, storage variant and seller rating.

2. Laptops, Tablets & Workstation Upgrades

Festive season sales can also be a useful opportunity to upgrade your study or work space.

Keep an eye out for:

• Laptops
• Tablets
• Monitors
• Mechanical keyboards
• Wireless mice
• Laptop stands
• USB-C hubs
• External SSDs
• Cooling pads

Flipkart's upcoming Big Billion Days specially highlights laptops, electronics and accessories. When looking at laptops, it's better to not just focus on the headline discount. Make sure to compare the core specifications like the processor, RAM, SSD capacity, display and warranty, before deciding if the deal is worth it.

3. TVs & Home Entertainment

Festive season is traditionally a popular time to make home entertainment purchases.

Products to look out for include:

• 4K Smart TVs
• Big-screen LED TVs
• Soundbars
• Home speakers
• Streaming devices
• Gaming accessories

Amazon's current Great Indian Festival early deals include the LG 55-inch NU87 AI 4K Smart TV at Rs. 45,990, while Flipkart has listed TVs and electronics as some of its major Big Billion Days categories. Prices and offers tend to change as the sale progresses.

4. Festive Home Appliances

If you are planning to do a home renovation or appliance upgrade, this is one of the major categories to keep an eye out for.

Products to look out for include:

• Air fryers
• Vacuum cleaners
• Robotic vacuums
• Air purifiers
• Water purifiers
• Geysers
• Washing machines
• Refrigerators
• Microwave ovens    

Amazon's current early deals already feature the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer at Rs. 16,999, while Bosch's 8kg 5-star front-load washing machine is listed at Rs. 31,490.

For expensive appliances, it's best to compare the actual selling price with its historical price, rather than falling for a large "MRP discount" deal.

FAQs

What are the best festive deals to look for this week?

Smartphones, laptops, TVs, home appliances, festive fashion, kitchen appliances, home decor and gifting products are the main categories to watch out for.

When do the major festive sales begin in 2026?

Amazon's Great Indian Festival will kick off on October 8, 2026, while Flipkart's Big Billion Days will allow early access from October 8 and general access on October 9.

What products should I buy during festive sales?

The most in-demand festive purchases include smartphones, laptops, TVs, washing machines, refrigerators, air fryers, vacuum cleaners, fashion, jewellery, home decor and kitchen appliances.

How can I know if a festive discount is genuine?

Compare the current selling price with historical prices, search other marketplaces and calculate the total price after applying any applicable coupons, bank discounts, cashback and benefits.

Is it worth buying electronics during the festive sales?

While it can be a good opportunity to compare the prices of products, it is best to research the historical price, specifications, warranty and sellers information before making a purchase.

How can I track prices before a festive sale?

It is best to create a shortlist and view the price of the products before making any decisions. You can also use SearchMyDeals as a reference to view historical prices.

What should I buy before Diwali?

Before the festive weekend, the most popular purchases include festive clothing, home decor, lighting, kitchen appliances, cleaning products, electronics, gifts and larger home appliances.

Should I wait for the main festive sale?

If you are not in a hurry, it is best to track the price before and during the sale to ensure that you are paying a genuine festive discount compared to the historical price.