Diwali Electronics Shopping Guide: Where the Real Deals Hide

Every year, the same dance: prices go up in September, "discounts" land in October, and the final price is roughly what it was in August.

How to Spot a Real Deal

Use price-history tools (Keepa, BuyHatke). If the "deal price" matches Q1 average, it's not a deal.

Bank discounts (HDFC, Axis, ICICI) usually stack on top — these are the genuine savings.

No-cost EMI is a real benefit if your card has a high APR.

Last-gen flagship phones — iPhone 15 / Galaxy S24 typically hit lifetime lows.

Large-screen TVs — 65"+ QLEDs see steepest cuts.

Laptops on clearance — old SKUs with refresh cycles.

Just-launched products (no discount, full demand).

Smartwatches (margin is too thin to discount meaningfully).

Premium audio (rarely moves more than 5%).

Make a list in August. Track prices weekly. Buy on day one of the sale — stocks evaporate by day three.