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Amazon India’s Great Republic Day Sale 2026 Goes Live from January 16 with Early Deals Now Available

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Business Desk

Amazon India announced that its much-awaited Great Republic Day Sale 2026 will begin at 12:00 AM on January 16, with early deals already available for customers across the country. The sale brings together a wide range of offers, new product launches and curated deal formats across categories such as smartphones, consumer electronics, fashion, beauty, home and kitchen, large appliances, groceries and daily essentials.

Customers will be able to shop from leading brands including Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Sony, LG, Skechers, L’Oréal Paris, Xiaomi, HP, TCL and boAt, among many others. Special deal formats such as Trending Deals, 8 PM Deals, Top 77 Republic Deals and Top 100 Deals aim to make discovery easier and shopping more rewarding.

Adding a festive touch, Amazon has curated dedicated selections for celebrations like Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Magh Bihu and Uttarayan, offering festive must-haves and gifting favourites across top brands. According to Amazon India, the sale is designed to blend festive joy with the pride of Republic Day, creating a one-stop shopping destination for customers.

Speaking on the occasion, Saurabh Srivastava, Vice-President, Amazon India, highlighted the company’s focus on convenience, fast deliveries and added savings for Prime members, supported by AI-enabled discovery tools and trusted customer ratings.

Amazon is also enhancing the shopping experience through advanced AI-powered features such as Rufus, its shopping assistant for personalised recommendations, Lens AI for visual product search, AI Review Highlights for quick decision-making, and View in Your Room for furniture and décor visualisation. Additional tools like Buying Guides, Quick Learn and a refreshed personalised homepage aim to make shopping simpler, faster and more informed during the Great Republic Day Sale 2026.

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IKEA Enters Goa Through Online Deliveries

Tanisha Cardozo

Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Business Desk

IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings retailer, announces its entry into Goa through online deliveries starting December 16. Customers can shop from a range of over 6,400 products via the IKEA app, the IKEA.in website, and shop-by-phone assistance. With over 30 per cent of its sales coming from online channels, Goa represents an important step in deepening IKEA India’s digital footprint.

There are already nearly 10,000 IKEA Family members in Goa, and with this launch, the company expects a further boost in sales from the state. The expansion is driven by strong search interest and sustained demand, particularly from Goa’s food, hospitality, and BnB segments. Customers receive their orders within 3 to 7 days, supported by planning, assembly, and installation services, long-term warranties ranging from 5 to 25 years across various furniture categories, and a 365-day return policy.

Commenting on the launch, Bhavana Jaiswal, Country E-commerce Integration Manager at IKEA India, says that life at home in Goa is rooted in community, food, celebration, and a love for easy living. She notes a clear rise in demand over the past year through app downloads, social media enquiries, and B2B interest from cafes, hostels, restaurants, and BnB owners. She adds that IKEA aims to become part of how Goans live, gather, and create memories, offering everything from outdoor furniture and hosting essentials to smart storage and festive collections.

Nationally, IKEA welcomes over 300 million visitors across channels and has a strong base of 2.7 million IKEA Family members. As the brand continues to grow its presence in India, it remains focused on creating a better everyday life for the many, now extending that promise to the vibrant and warm homes of Goa.