Amazon and Flipkart went back at each other by changing their dates of their flagship sales bringing up the tension among the customers. The sale which began from October 4th 2021, has increased the clash between the two in the market again. Let us read on further to know this exciting and unique strategy that may have hit the right spot for either one of them. Check out which portal has managed to win all hearts!
Over the years, we have been experiencing a humongous shift in the Ecommerce sector. With the digital revolution in India, Ecommerce has completely transformed the way consumers purchase items across all segments. This sector saw its fair share of ups and downs in the past decade. But again, it has picked up pace since the lockdown. While the industry’s growth slowed around the middle of last year, it eventually regained its footing and grew into Tier II and III cities. Flipkart and Amazon have emerged as the giants leading the pack. Having a closer look into their portals can tell us a lot about the industry as a whole.
As we see every year, Amazon and Flipkart have been in neck to neck competition for so many years. As for the position of ecommerce merchants, let us conduct a feature-by-feature comparison of Amazon and Flipkart to determine which is the preferred marketplace for majority of the online sellers in India.
This Festive Season Rivalry Heats up between the two…
A whooping sale has been introduced by both portals for the consumers. With each year approaching the end, the ecommerce sector is keen to know who won the battle of Indian ecommerce, is it Amazon or Flipkart. Analysts stay busy analyzing this big question as both are strong moneymaker players and emerge as close winners. Both are shown as the two sides of the same coin. It has increased the shopping experience for the customers as people have a wide range of options to choose from according to their needs and preferences in the comfort of their home.
Wide Product Collection:
Both these e-commerce websites have huge collections of products. Flipkart may have a slight edge as it has been around for a few years. Both the websites sell a variety of products ranging from Electronics, Computers, Apparels, Sports, Health and Cosmetics, to Books, Tools etc.
Features:
Both these services offer great features including COD (Cash on delivery) option that makes the shopping experience very simple and comfortable. Amazon.in has one day or two day delivery options by which you can get your products delivered in one or two days by paying some extra charges. On the other hand, Flipkart has ‘Flipkart First’ service that costs Rs. 500/- per year and the benefits you will get are free shipping on all your orders, same day delivery (depends on your location), priority customer service, exclusive offers and priority access to newly launched products and offers.
Marketplace:
Both the portals around the country can join them and sell their products on them. Flipkart has recently become a marketplace and by doing so, the amount and variety of products on their website has increased considerably. The marketplace clash shall remain till Diwali until then enjoy the ride!
Conclusion:
Amazon and Flipkart have been in a clash for years. They both are equally strong and have high potentials to pull strings towards their customers. This will be a never ending fight but we shall have a clear winner soon.
You must plan the purchases ahead of the sale by checking the offers on the website or the app in advance, because deep-discount deals move quickly.
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