Complete festive season strategy covering all Indian e-commerce platforms. Timeline from Raksha Bandhan to Christmas with inventory, advertising, and pricing playbooks.
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🎯 TL;DR
Festive season (Aug-Dec) generates 40-60% of annual e-commerce revenue in India. Key events: Raksha Bandhan (Aug), Independence Day Sale (Aug), Amazon GIF (Sep-Oct), Flipkart BBD (Oct), Diwali (Oct-Nov), Christmas (Dec). Start prep 90 days early. 3x inventory, 2x ad budgets, optimized listings.
| Event | When | Platforms | Top Categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raksha Bandhan | August | All | Gifts, sweets, rakhi sets |
| Independence Day Sale | August 15 | Amazon, Flipkart | Electronics, fashion |
| Great Indian Festival | Sep-Oct | Amazon | All categories |
| Big Billion Days | October | Flipkart | Electronics, fashion, home |
| Diwali | Oct-Nov | All + Q-commerce | Home décor, gifts, electronics |
| Christmas/New Year | December | All | Gifts, party supplies |
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