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Dec 09, 2023
Amazon Upcoming Sale 2024: Expected Dates, Deals, Offers, Discounts, and More
Amazon, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in India, offers a wide variety of products including electronics, smartphones, home appliances, books, fashion, and more. To enhance the shopping experience, this online marketplace frequently hosts sales featuring irresistible deals and discounts. Here's a compiled list of the upcoming Amazon sales in 2024 where you can score your favorite gadgets, accessories, clothing, and more at maximum discounts. Note: The list is based on past sale events on Amazon and is speculative in nature. If there are any changes to the schedule this year, we will update it once we have confirmed details from the brand.Amazon Great Freedom Festival SaleDates: August 4th - 8thDeals: Biggest discounts on items across different categoriesSpecial Offers: Up to 10% discount on SBI debit and credit cardsBook BazaarDates: September 10th - 14thDeals: Up to 60% off on 15,000+ booksMega Music FestDates: September 18th - 20thDeals: Up to 60% off on headphones, speakers, and moreGet Fit DaysDates: September 23rd - 25thDeals: Exciting offers and discounts on bicycles, bats, footballs, and moreAmazon Great Indian FestivalDate: October 8thDeals: Biggest discounts on items across different categoriesSpecial Offers: Up to 10% discount on SBI debit and credit cardsStyle BazaarDates: November 9th - 13thDeals: Offers on clothing and footwear, with items under Rs 399 from top fashion brands
Dec 09, 2023
Online Discounts to Peak in July, Offering Relief to Electronics and Apparel Companies
Online discounts and promotions will peak this month onwards with brands across smartphones, electronics, and apparel rushing to clear unsold inventory ahead of the upcoming festive season. Marketplaces such as Amazon and Flipkart are lining up multiple sales events.Industry executives estimate that the average online discount in these categories in the forthcoming sales will be the highest since Covid-19, as their sales have been under pressure from January to June. The chief executive of a leading apparel brand mentioned that it will clear inventory from 2023 with hefty discounts in the upcoming online sales.“Apparel demand has been subdued for six quarters now and though the industry has rationalised inventory last fiscal, still there is unsold stock,” he said on condition of anonymity. "Discounts on old stock will be more than last year," he added.Avneet Singh Marwah, chief executive of online-focused electronic manufacturer Super Plastronics, said brands are banking heavily on online sales to clear stock as the industry sales growth is badly impacted this year.
Dec 09, 2023
Amazon India Admits Safety Lapses at Manesar Warehouse, Pledges Corrective Action
Amazon India has acknowledged lapses in workplace safety at its warehouse in the National Capital Region. The company admitted to breaching workplace safety standards on May 16, 2024, at its Manesar warehouse and committed to taking immediate corrective measures in communicating with the central labor commissioner. Responding comprehensively to the central labor ministry's inquiry, as reported by ET, Amazon India clarified that one of the employees at the facility led a small group of employees and associates in a pledge following scheduled breaks, perceiving it as a motivational activity for the team.