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Deals & OffersBank offers for Diwali 2026: the complete list
The festive season's bank offers are where the real money is — 10% instant discounts routinely beat a full year of casual cashback on a single purchase. With Diwali on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and the flagship e-commerc
How-To GuidesDiwali travel: booking flights and hotels with points
Diwali is India's great homecoming — and with the festival falling on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the travel window is already taking shape. Govardhan Puja follows on Monday, November 9, and Bhai Dooj on Tuesday, November
How-To GuidesDiwali gifting: maximizing rewards on every gift
Diwali gifting is a budget category of its own — family, friends, colleagues, staff, clients. Each gift feels small; the total never is. Twenty gifts at ₹1,000 is ₹20,000, and most of it is bought in a two-week rush when
ComparisonsDiwali sale vs Big Billion Days: where are the better deals
Every October, India's two e-commerce giants run their flagship festive sales within a day of each other. For 2026, Amazon's Great Indian Festival opens October 8 (Prime early access expected around October 7), and Flipk
How-To GuidesThe Diwali budget: celebrating without the January regret
Every year the same pattern plays out. October and November bring gifts, gadgets, gold, travel, and parties. January brings the credit card statements — plus school fees, plus wedding season. Festive spending drops sharp
How-To GuidesElectronics at Diwali: the card + EMI + exchange stack
Electronics are the heart of Diwali shopping — smartphones, TVs, laptops, large appliances. They are also the category where stacking works best: platform discounts, bank instant discounts, card cashback, exchange bonuse
How-To GuidesBuying gold this Diwali: cards, EMI, and digital gold
Dhanteras — Friday, November 6, 2026 — is traditionally the biggest gold-buying day of the year. Households buy gold, silver, copper, or steel on this day, and jewellers respond with festive offers. But gold bought the w
Deals & OffersDiwali sales 2026: Amazon, Flipkart, and offline offers
With Diwali falling on Sunday, November 8, 2026, the festive sale calendar is set. Amazon's Great Indian Festival is scheduled to open October 8, 2026, with Prime members widely expected to get early access around Octobe
Buying GuidesThe 10 best credit cards for Diwali shopping 2026
The festive season is when your credit card earns its place in your wallet. With Diwali falling on Sunday, November 8, 2026, and the big e-commerce sales scheduled for early-to-mid October, this is the month when one sma
GuidesSwiggy HDFC Bank Credit Card vs Shoppers Stop HDFC Bank Credit Card: Which Credit Card Wins in 2026?
Swiggy HDFC Bank Credit Card against Shoppers Stop HDFC Bank Credit Card: fees, reward rates, lounge access and which one suits which spender. Updated 2026
GuidesAltura Plus Credit Card vs Swiggy HDFC Bank Credit Card: Which Credit Card Wins in 2026?
Altura Plus Credit Card against Swiggy HDFC Bank Credit Card: fees, reward rates, lounge access and which one suits which spender. Updated 2026
How-To GuidesThe debt-free verdict: your 12-month escape plan
Here is the context for everything below: India's credit card balances reached ₹3.1 lakh crore by March 2026, defaults rose nearly 45% year-on-year to ₹6,742 crore, and revolving card debt costs 36% to 48% a year dependi