Festivals are just another reason for people to splurge on a number of things, since during the festive season in India, retailers, both, online and otherwise, offer huge discounts and offers. It is one time when you can save the most on anything and everything. And since the demand is more during festivals and holiday seasons, even the retailers earn large profits.
Online shopping turns out to be the most profitable since online shopping provides more benefits to shoppers all across the globe. The comfort and convenience of online shopping in India is causing the fast growth of e-commerce industry. More and more people are turning to the internet everyday and realizing how advantageous it can be. And when its time for bulk shopping, there is no better options than logging on one of the e-commerce websites and looking at the massive collection of every possible product at less-than-MRP prices.
Online shopping turns out to be the most profitable since online shopping provides more benefits to shoppers all across the globe. The comfort and convenience of online shopping in India is causing the fast growth of e-commerce industry. More and more people are turning to the internet everyday and realizing how advantageous it can be. And when its time for bulk shopping, there is no better options than logging on one of the e-commerce websites and looking at the massive collection of every possible product at less-than-MRP prices.
During the festive season, shopping in India grows manifold. Owning to the richness in culture, religiousness, and diversity, the exchange of gifts also multiplies. No matter what the occasion, shopping scenario in India, never sees a lull, whether it is Diwali, Christmas, Holi of Ramadan.
In spite of all, the time between now and Christmas is when it is most profitable to shop, and shop online. This is the time when people are celebrating Thanks-giving, Black Friday, Advent, St. Nicolas' Day, Krampusnacht, Saint Lucia's Day, Feast of Winter Veil, Decemberween, and Christmas Eve among others. E-commerce businesses utilize this opportunity, and organize shopping festivals for particular number of days on which everything on the internet is on sale.
Come the month of December and even the virtual world is abuzz with shopping activities. Some online portals arrange for one day sales, while the others participate in the Great Online Shopping Festival. Since mobile shopping is also gradually becoming a rage, some e-retailers think it would a good way to promote their mobile app by offering discounts to customers who download their apps.
The talks of discounts aren’t just some pompous marketing tool. They genuinely offer large discounts on items ranging from cosmetics to vehicles, home, kitchen, and electronic appliances. And people can avail 5% to 90% discount on various products. There is hardly any difference in a brick-and-mortar stores and e-stores as everything that's available in physical stores is made available online, and that too at discounted rates.
According to surveys conducted, certain Gifts around Christmas are sold at maximum discount. Lets take a look at the items on which you can make most profit this festive season.
Christmas Toys: Christmas is the time most awaited by children and toy shops are stuffed with new arrivals. But, since the trend of online gifting is rising, toy stores have collaborated with online portals to profit from it. They deliver your Christmas gifts to your loved ones living anywhere in the world. By opting for secure online payment gateway, you can remove the need for worrying about making payments for your gifts.
Lifestyle Products (Apparels and Accessories): Shoppers easily save up to 40-50% on apparels, footwear, and other fashion accessories. The Monday after Black Friday which is celebrated as Cyber Monday in the States, is also catching up in India. That one day offers up to 90% discount on all lifestyle products. It's a jackpot day if you are fashion conscious person.
HD TVs: People generally wait for January for new television sets to release and then wait for February for their prices to come down so that they can buy them. But, now they can get one online during this time at slashed prices and save up to 30-40%. All major brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, etc. can be bought online, whether it is a Smart TV that you are looking for or an LED TV, Ultra HD TV, Plasma TV, OLED TV, et al.
Laptops, Computers & Smartphones: Past two years have seen a rise in online discounts on Laptops, computers and smartphones, esp. Apple products. Their prices can be tricky but around Christmas they drop to their lowest. With 20-40% discount offers, shoppers are very likely to shop for them the most. Don’t wait for graduations, birthdays or the time you would be able to afford to buy laptops or smartphones. That time is now!
Winter Apparels & Accessories: If buying winter-wear is what’s on your mind, then you might want to consider online shopping. Around this time of the month winter fashion is on sale on e-stores. Why wait for the winter to end and visit a store to purchase the left out ones in some clearance sale, when you can flaunt the trendiest styles this winter?
PS4 & Xbox One: Spending on video games is another thing most common during celebrations. Some of the best deals are offered around Christmas, and one can save up to 40%. Not only the old games, but even the new ones are offered at up to 35% off. There can never be a better time to buy video games online.
Jewellery & Wedding Rings: December is considered to be an auspicious month in many cultures, and so people often choose to get married on new year's eve. Shopping for jewellery and wedding rings goes up a tad higher around this time, because the prices then rise after the holiday season has ended. Online is a great place to shop for them when you can save a huge deal.
Kitchen Appliances: Festivities are definitely incomplete without good food, and good cooking appliances. Kitchenware like dinner sets, dining tables, silverware, small appliances, and Kitchen Décor are not only sold at lowest prices, about also shipped free. Well-known brands offer free shipping services in times of auspicious holiday seasons like Christmas.
Other then the mentioned, the products sold at heavy discounts are between now and Christmas are Fitness Equipments and Tools & Hardware. You can get pretty good deals on them (between 20 to 30%) and gift them to your folks without spending much. Its the best time of the year to splurge a little and fulfil the wishes of everyone in your life.
In spite of all, the time between now and Christmas is when it is most profitable to shop, and shop online. This is the time when people are celebrating Thanks-giving, Black Friday, Advent, St. Nicolas' Day, Krampusnacht, Saint Lucia's Day, Feast of Winter Veil, Decemberween, and Christmas Eve among others. E-commerce businesses utilize this opportunity, and organize shopping festivals for particular number of days on which everything on the internet is on sale.
Come the month of December and even the virtual world is abuzz with shopping activities. Some online portals arrange for one day sales, while the others participate in the Great Online Shopping Festival. Since mobile shopping is also gradually becoming a rage, some e-retailers think it would a good way to promote their mobile app by offering discounts to customers who download their apps.
The talks of discounts aren’t just some pompous marketing tool. They genuinely offer large discounts on items ranging from cosmetics to vehicles, home, kitchen, and electronic appliances. And people can avail 5% to 90% discount on various products. There is hardly any difference in a brick-and-mortar stores and e-stores as everything that's available in physical stores is made available online, and that too at discounted rates.
According to surveys conducted, certain Gifts around Christmas are sold at maximum discount. Lets take a look at the items on which you can make most profit this festive season.
Christmas Toys: Christmas is the time most awaited by children and toy shops are stuffed with new arrivals. But, since the trend of online gifting is rising, toy stores have collaborated with online portals to profit from it. They deliver your Christmas gifts to your loved ones living anywhere in the world. By opting for secure online payment gateway, you can remove the need for worrying about making payments for your gifts.
Lifestyle Products (Apparels and Accessories): Shoppers easily save up to 40-50% on apparels, footwear, and other fashion accessories. The Monday after Black Friday which is celebrated as Cyber Monday in the States, is also catching up in India. That one day offers up to 90% discount on all lifestyle products. It's a jackpot day if you are fashion conscious person.
HD TVs: People generally wait for January for new television sets to release and then wait for February for their prices to come down so that they can buy them. But, now they can get one online during this time at slashed prices and save up to 30-40%. All major brands like Samsung, Sony, LG, etc. can be bought online, whether it is a Smart TV that you are looking for or an LED TV, Ultra HD TV, Plasma TV, OLED TV, et al.
Laptops, Computers & Smartphones: Past two years have seen a rise in online discounts on Laptops, computers and smartphones, esp. Apple products. Their prices can be tricky but around Christmas they drop to their lowest. With 20-40% discount offers, shoppers are very likely to shop for them the most. Don’t wait for graduations, birthdays or the time you would be able to afford to buy laptops or smartphones. That time is now!
Winter Apparels & Accessories: If buying winter-wear is what’s on your mind, then you might want to consider online shopping. Around this time of the month winter fashion is on sale on e-stores. Why wait for the winter to end and visit a store to purchase the left out ones in some clearance sale, when you can flaunt the trendiest styles this winter?
PS4 & Xbox One: Spending on video games is another thing most common during celebrations. Some of the best deals are offered around Christmas, and one can save up to 40%. Not only the old games, but even the new ones are offered at up to 35% off. There can never be a better time to buy video games online.
Jewellery & Wedding Rings: December is considered to be an auspicious month in many cultures, and so people often choose to get married on new year's eve. Shopping for jewellery and wedding rings goes up a tad higher around this time, because the prices then rise after the holiday season has ended. Online is a great place to shop for them when you can save a huge deal.
Kitchen Appliances: Festivities are definitely incomplete without good food, and good cooking appliances. Kitchenware like dinner sets, dining tables, silverware, small appliances, and Kitchen Décor are not only sold at lowest prices, about also shipped free. Well-known brands offer free shipping services in times of auspicious holiday seasons like Christmas.
Other then the mentioned, the products sold at heavy discounts are between now and Christmas are Fitness Equipments and Tools & Hardware. You can get pretty good deals on them (between 20 to 30%) and gift them to your folks without spending much. Its the best time of the year to splurge a little and fulfil the wishes of everyone in your life.