BENGALURU: Amazon India announced that Prime Day 2024 was the biggest Prime Day shopping event ever, with record sales and more items sold during the two-day event than any previous Prime Day event. Not just that, the 8th Prime Day witnessed the highest number of Prime members who ever shopped during any Prime Day. 24% more Prime members in India shopped vs Prime Day 2023, making it the highest-ever Prime member engagement during the event. Prime Day 2024 also witnessed the highest-ever Prime membership signups in the two and half-weeks leading up to Prime Day.

Akshay Sahi, Head of Amazon Prime, Delivery and Returns Experiences, India and Emerging Markets said, “We would like to thank our sellers, brands and bank partners for helping us deliver the biggest ever Prime Day in India. Prime members purchased more items than any previous Prime Day shopping event, and we recorded the highest number of same-day deliveries. We love helping our customers save big, and Prime Day is the ultimate celebration of value, fast deliveries, great deals, new launches, and blockbuster entertainment that the Prime membership provides.”

Prime members shopped from thousands of new products launched by over 450+ top Indian & global brands such as Intel, Samsung, OnePlus, Honor, iQOO, Bajaj, Agaro, Ecovacs, Crompton, Sony, Mokobara, ITC, Fossil, Puma, Motorola, and Boat to name a few and 3,200+ new product launches from small and medium Indian businesses like Behoma, Dream of Glory, Orika Spices and others. Prime members from across India shopped for cross-category products like shoes, clothes, smartphones, top-load washing machines, pet foods, groceries, etc. Interestingly, 2 out of 3 Prime members shopped from non-metro cities.

This Prime Day interesting customer trends and consumption patterns emerged across categories. Over 70% of the demand for Smartphones came from Tier 2 & 3 cities, Apple iPads saw 23x growth in sales and Samsung Galaxy Tabs saw a surge of 17x in sales vs the previous Prime Day. Home Entertainment witnessed 26% growth in sales vs last Prime Day as members enjoyed shopping from brands such as Sony, Samsung, Xiaomi, TCL & LG. In Amazon Fresh, Muesli, Eggs, Seeds & Dry Fruits emerged as the top breakfast choices for India with a 1.6x growth YoY vs last Prime Day. Customers couldn’t get enough of Beauty offers on Prime Day deals, with makeup and skincare brands spiking upto 3X YoY, led by brands like Sugar Cosmetics, Lakme, and Maybelline. Quirky colors and multi-functional travel luggage bags saw a 10X growth from D2C brands across like Mokobara, Nasher Miles, Safari American Tourister, etc. Laptops, headphones, speakers, and computer accessories saw up to 20% growth in sales compared to Prime Day 2023. New launches in smartphones witnessed great traction among customers with iQOO Z9 Lite 5G, Samsung Galaxy M35 5G, and OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G emerging as top-selling new launches.

Prime Day 2024 was a resounding success for small and medium businesses (SMBs) across India. The number of SMBs receiving a sale during Prime Day 2024 reached an all-time high across all editions, with over 30% increase compared to last year. More than 65% of SMBs receiving a sale during Prime Day 2024 were from tier 2-3 cities and beyond. small and medium businesses, including women entrepreneurs, weavers, and artisans, sold over 1,600 units per minute during the event.

Vineet Gehani, Sr. Director – PC Category, HP India Sales Pvt Ltd. says, “We are extremely happy to have been associated with Amazon’s Prime Day this year. The success of the event was a testament to our growing partnership with Amazon.”

Nipun Marya, Chief Executive Officer – iQOO says “We are humbled with the tremendous success of our iQOO smartphones during the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales. Our products have consistently received high ratings on the platform, which is a testament to our commitment to providing high-performance smartphones. Our latest offering, iQOO Z9 Lite 5G, received an overwhelming response, becoming the No.1 best-selling smartphone* across price segments during Prime Day 2024. Amazon has been an essential partner of our journey since our inception in India, and our partnership has continually grown stronger over the years to serve customers pan-India” (*by sales volume)

Sangeet Agarwal- Co-founder of Mokobara said “This marks our second year launching products on Amazon Prime Day, and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary! We’ve seen a remarkable 10x increase in overall sales vs BAU justifying the prime customer-only promotions offered. Prime Day has undoubtedly been instrumental in our growth strategy, and we’re excited to build on this success and continue delivering exceptional experiences to our customers in the future.”

Highlights from Prime Day 2024

Shopping

• Growth for Premium Smartphones (>INR 30,000) continues with more affordability options available for customers such as No Cost EMI & Amazon Pay Later. iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G and OnePlus 12R were among the top 3 premium smartphones customers bought this Prime Day’24
• Consumers on Amazon Fresh continued to show their love for summer fruits like mangoes (2.8x YoY) and melons (2x YoY). A growth of 1.6x was also observed in tropical and exotic fruits primarily driven by 20x growth in Thai Guava and 3.6x growth in Avocados (over last year).
• Amazon Fresh consumers also showed higher adoption of healthier choices resulting in a YoY growth of 3x and 1.5x respectively in Mineral supplements and Sports supplements (Protein powders).
• Customers loved shopping from our vast collection of smartwatches and premium watches, witnessing up to 9X spike, especially from smartwatch brands like Titan Smart, Fastrack Smart & premium brands like Seiko, Boss, and Michael Kors.
• Apparel saw a 5X increase in the D2C selection across brands like Fablestreet, Pant Project, & Circus, KETCH, The Indian Garage & Co., and Snitch
• Our premium sports shoes category featuring brands like New Balance, Saucony, and Under Armour witnessed a 3X spike.
• 5 units of luxury perfumes were sold every minute with brands in fragrances spiked up to 4X YoY, with customers loving our offers on Calvin Klein, Davidoff, Guess, and more.
• Prime members shopped from top brands such as LG, Samsung, IFB, Bosch, and Haier and upgraded to premium appliances through affordability options of NCEMI, Bank discounts and exchange offers
• We saw customers choosing products with higher capacities and premiumization with the latest features. For example, we sold 2X Side by Side Refrigerators and 9X High-capacity Front loads Washing Machines compared to PD23
• There is a growing customer interest in products catering to children’s learning development and safety. Strong growth was witnessed in the premium Toys category with Lego spiking 13X vs Prime Day 2023, premium electric ride-on spiking 25X vs Prime Day 2023
• Haircare portfolio saw a 6X spike led by customer’s favorite Dyson Airwrap (12X spike) underscoring a rising need for high-quality at-home styling devices and a growing willingness to invest in premium products.
• It’s a good trend to see children’s reading interest on the rise. Fiction, non-fiction & children’s boxsets spiked 5X vs last Prime Day, driven by the most loved Harry Potter book set and deals on notable new launches like Sudha Murty’s Gopi diaries, Amar Chitra Katha story books & more.
• We saw Indian parents increasing inclination in premium baby care products growing +80% YoY. Baby lotions grew by +54% vs LY, while massage oils grew by +72% vs LY, reflecting a rising preference for traditional care practices blended with modern convenience
• Prime members enjoyed big savings on Fire TV Stick making it the second-most purchased product across Amazon.in this Prime Day.
• Prime members continued to make their lives easier with Alexa. Echo Pop and Echo Dot (5th Gen) were purchased 23x and 4x versus last year, respectively.
• Customers also showcased increased awareness towards hygiene & personal care wherein the men’s grooming category grew by 2.3x and feminine hygiene grew by 1.7x
• Overall consumer electronics and personal computing category saw 13% growth in sales compared to Prime Day 2023. During Prime Day, Intel Core Ultra powered Laptops saw an 18X growth in sales vs last Prime Day
• Apple iPads saw 23x growth in sales and Samsung Galaxy Tabs saw a surge of 17x in sales
• Within cameras, action cameras grew by +70% vs last Prime Day
• We also 37% growth in stationery products sold over last year’s Prime Day
• This Prime Day, Home, Kitchen, and Outdoors categories grew 45%+ vs last Prime Day. Strong growth was seen across all key business units like Kitchenware, Home Appliances, Electric vehicles, Home Décor, Sports, Outdoors, and Furniture.
• The strong growth in air fryers (1.65x) led by Agaro and Philips, and water purifiers (1.7x) led by Urban Company and Eureka Forbes, indicates a heightened consumer focus on healthier living and cooking.
• Similarly, a 1.5x YoY spike in treadmill sales, 2x growth in cycles, and 1.4x growth in badminton racket purchases point to customers’ growing commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Demand for convenient and efficient appliances is on the rise. The robust growth in robotic vacuums (2.75x) led by Dreame and Ecovacs, and in water heaters (1.35x) from Crompton, Bajaj, and V-Guard, underscores a rising need for appliances that simplify and automate household chores.
• Growing demand for two-wheelers online was seen.10x YoY growth in electric vehicles with 1.3 electric scooters (across Chetak, Vida, Green, etc.) sold every 2 minutes; launch of petrol motorcycles and scooters from Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp across 20 cities and a wide range of smart car accessories (105-162% YoY) indicates rising consumer interest in two-wheeler and car-related products.
• India seems to be gearing up to get fitter every day and with style! Premium sports shoes category featuring brands like New Balance, Saucony, and Under Armour witnessed a 3X spike vs last Prime Day. Within handbags, trending handbags from D2C brands like Zouk, and Miraggio witnessed a 2X spike vs last Prime Day.

SMB

• More than 65% of small and medium businesses receiving a sale during Prime Day 2024 were from tier 2 & 3 cities and beyond.
• The Launchpad program, designed to support emerging brands and startups, saw over 440 unique businesses receiving a sale this Prime Day.
• Over 75,000 Local Shop sellers participated in Prime Day 2024, offering more than 12 million unique products to customers across the country.
• This Prime Day, Local Shops sellers on Amazon.in significantly expanded their two-wheeler offerings. They launched a wide range of petrol motorcycles across various brands, leading to nearly 2,000 two-wheeler units sold by offline retailers within the two days of the event.

Amazon Pay

• Prime Day 2024 spending on Amazon Pay ICICI bank credit card was 50% higher than Prime Day 2023
• Prime members booked over 50 million km of domestic & international flights during this Prime Day
• Prime members booked hotels and homestays across 2,000+ destinations during this Prime Day

Entertainment & More

• In the month leading up to Prime Day 2024, Prime Video premiered 15 series and movies across 5 languages with overwhelming response across the length and breadth of the country. Customers from 4,665 towns and cities tuned in to watch Prime Video’s Prime Day line-up. 
• The highly anticipated Mirzapur Season 3, a Prime Day 2024 release, became the most watched show ever on Prime Video in India. The new season featured in the Top 10 Trending lists on Prime Video in over 85 countries and territories worldwide on the launch weekend itself!
• Prime Video continued to make global entertainment more accessible for Indian customers with international Prime Day titles receiving viewership from over 98% of India’s pin codes.
• With viewers from over 200 countries and territories watching Indian titles that were released as part of Prime Day, Prime Video continued to be the global showcase for Indian stories.
• Prime members listened to music in over 100+ languages during Prime Day on Amazon Music. The most streamed song by Prime members was Akhiyaan Gulaab (From “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya”). The playlists most listened to by Prime members were 50 Most Played (India & Hindi), Ultimate Love Songs (Hindi) & Desi Vibes. Amazon Music launched exclusive Artist videos for Prime customers which included Artist Diaries featuring Jonita Gandhi, Armaan Malik, Devi Sri Prasad, and Vishal Mishra where Jonita Gandhi’s Artist Diaries quickly became the most watched video on Amazon Music. 4 exclusive Podcasts were also launched first on Amazon Music (Cyrus Says, Be A Man Yaar Season 2, Insta Love Season 2 & Darawani Daastanien) & Prime members streamed podcasts in Hindi, English and many more languages, where the most streamed podcasts were The Stories of Mahabharata and Desi Crime.

Every day made better with Prime 

Amazon Prime is designed to make your life better every single day as it provides the best of shopping, savings, and entertainment in one single membership. In India, members get free unlimited Same-Day delivery on 10 Lakhs products, and Next-Day delivery across 40 Lakhs products on Amazon.in, access to exclusive deals, early access to shopping events, exclusive access to Prime Day; and unlimited access to award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime Video, unlimited ad-free access to millions of songs in 20+ languages, 15+ million podcast episodes with Amazon Music, a free rotating selection of more than 3,000 books, magazines and comics with Prime Reading, access to monthly free in-game benefits with Prime Gaming. Prime members also earn unlimited 5% cashback on all purchases on Amazon.in using the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. Go to www.amazon.in/prime  to learn more about Prime.

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NEW DELHI: During the Prime Day event held globally on July 11 and 12 this year, Indian exporters on Amazon Global Selling saw nearly 70% business growth (YoY), going past the average growth rates in the previous editions of the two-day sale event.  Indian exporters sold hundreds of thousands of ‘Made in India’ products to customers across the world with categories like Beauty <125% YoY growth>, Apparel <122% YoY growth>, Home <81% YoY growth>, Furniture <75% YoY growth>, Kitchen <52% YoY growth> witnessing highest growth. The success of Indian exporters on Amazon globally underlines the growing adoption of e-commerce exports amongst micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and start-ups across the country.  Several globally popular Indian brands such as Homespun Global, California Design Den, Glamburg, Indo Count, Skillmatics, and Himalaya amongst others participated in Prime Day 2023.

“With more than 200 million Amazon Prime members globally, Prime Day has always been a key growth period for Indian exporters on Amazon Global Selling. This year, we saw thousands of exporters from across the country take lakhs of ‘made in India’ products to customers worldwide. With more and more people relying on e-commerce globally, we believe Amazon Global Selling will help accelerate the export business for sellers of all sizes,” says, Bhupen Wakankar, Director of Global Trade, Amazon India.  

“Prime Day 2023 proved to be our best-ever event, we saw over 100% YoY growth and achieved a 6X increase compared to our normal business operations. Our success is a result of advanced planning for strategic product launches, active participation in deals, scaling up our marketing efforts, and ensuring meticulous inventory management.,” says Madhur Singhal, Founder of Linenwalas.

Bharat Gulia, Founder Einstein Box says, “We saw a 5X growth compared to Prime Day last year. Since 2021, we have been successfully selling Early Learning and Science Kits on Amazon.com, receiving lots of customer love and trust. The demand from global markets is indeed huge, and thanks to Amazon Global Selling, we have been able to significantly scale our business. The success we’ve achieved in global markets not only fills us with pride as an Indian manufacturer but also enables us to create employment opportunities and make a positive impact.”

The great demand for Indian products

Amazon customers across markets like North America, Europe, the Middle East, Japan, and others shopped for a range of products from Indian exporters across categories. The highest growth was seen in categories like Beauty, Apparel, Home, Kitchen, Furniture, and Toys amongst others. US, UK, and Middle East drove business growth for Indian exporters this Prime Day; Japan emerged as a new high-growth destination with sellers seeing over 55% business growth YOY respectively.

“We launched Minimalist on Amazon UAE in 2021 and in a short span, we have achieved a lot. Our UAE business on Amazon is growing an impressive 107% YOY with Prime Day 2023 being a great enabler generating unprecedented spikes of 2X on Day 1 and 4X on Day 2. Our innovative products like Niacinamide 10% face serum and Vitamin B5 moisturizer, continue to dominate as best sellers reinforcing their position as a trusted and preferred brand among consumers worldwide” says, Mohit Yadav, Founder – Minimalist.

Building global appeal for Indian products

Ahead of Prime Day 2023, Amazon worked with Indian exporters on Global Selling to identify key shopping trends and bring in relevant product assortment, apart from supporting them in areas like cross-border logistics, payments, etc. to get their inventory ready and recommending a range of deals and advertising options to choose from.

Reiterating Amazon’s commitment to support Indian sellers to succeed in global markets, Bhupen Wakankar adds, “As we work towards our pledge of enabling $20 billion in cumulative exports from India by 2025; the entire team at Amazon Global Selling remains focused on making exports easy and accessible for small businesses and contribute to the Indian government’s vision of boosting exports from the country.”

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INDIA: Noise, India’s leading connected lifestyle tech brand, has announced the launch of its latest smartwatches, NoiseFit Halo Plus, NoiseFit Nova, and NoiseFit Arc ahead of the Amazon Prime Day sale. In celebration of Amazon Prime Day, these cutting-edge smart watches cater to the dynamic style preferences of the youth, empowering them with advanced features and trendy designs.

The NoiseFit Halo Plus boasts a sleek metallic build and metallic strap, exuding elegance and style. On the other hand the NoiseFit Nova offers a plethora of features in the mid-premium segment to the ones who enjoy seamless multi-tasking. The smartwatch sports animated and mood-based AI watch faces, providing a personalized touch. The NoiseFit Arc with its stylish premium round display caters to young professionals. It is a perfect fit for modern-day go-getters who seek both style and functionality in their wearables. The latest smartwatches are available at a price starting from 1,399 and can be purchased on Amazon and gonoise.com.

The NoiseFit Halo Plus lies on the high-end side with a glossy and brushed finish. Its functionality makes it suitable for professional wear. The smartwatch delivers an immersive visual experience as it features a vibrant 1.46-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 466*466 pixels and an impressive 550 nits brightness. It is available in three captivating colors including Elite Black, Elite Silver, and Elite Blue. The NoiseFit Halo Plus will be up for purchase at a price of INR 4,499 on Amazon and gonoise.com. 

On the other hand, the NoiseFit Nova is powered by Noise OS and presents a faster UI to ensure a seamless user experience. Additionally, it includes a convenient quick-glance view, displaying the weather and last night’s sleep analysis on one screen. The smartwatch comes equipped with a 1.46-inch AMOLED display alongside a resolution of 466*466 pixels. The users are guaranteed stunning clarity with 550 nits brightness at any time of the day. The NoiseFit Nova comes in a range of stunning color options, namely, Silver Grey, Forest Green, Jet Black, Classic Brown, Classic Black, and Classic Ivory, and also comes with classy leather straps. It is available at an attractive price of INR 2,999 on Amazon and gonoise.com.

Furthermore, the NoiseFit Arc comes with a 1.38-inch TFT display, a resolution of 240*240 pixels, and 550 nits brightness, providing a crisp and crystal clear viewing experience. It is available in numerous appealing colors including Jet Black, Rose Pink, Silver Grey, Space Blue, and Deep Wine. The smartwatch is up for grabs on Amazon and gonoise.com at a price of INR 1,399.

Commenting on the launch, Amit Khatri, Co-Founder of Noise, said, “At Noise, we take pride in our relentless dedication towards understanding the dynamic needs of our customers and providing them with innovative solutions that seamlessly integrate technology into their lifestyle. We are thrilled to be part of the celebrated Amazon Prime Day Sale with the unveiling of three exceptional additions to our smartwatch portfolio and exciting offers across our marquee products. These cutting-edge smartwatches not only exemplify our unwavering commitment but also symbolize our passion for delivering products that truly enhance the lives of our customers.”

These latest trendsetters are equipped with Tru Sync technology which seamlessly integrates a single-chip BT calling feature to ensure advanced calling. The BT v5.3 guarantees stable calls with an extended range. The smartwatches come with a wide array of productivity and health monitoring features as well. With Noise Health Suite^TM, users can easily track vital health metrics like heart rate, SpO2, sleep patterns, stress levels, and breathing exercises. The built-in productivity features keep daily reminders and weather forecasts at your fingertips. A robust battery life of up to 7 days guarantees uninterrupted movement. However, the battery life of NoiseFit Nova can be extended up to 10 days with the help of its power-saving mode. The IP68 water and dust resistance ensures durability in any environment. Noise Buzz allows users to access recent call logs and saves up to 10 contacts. The smartwatches offer 100+ watch faces, with both NoiseFit Halo Plus and NoiseFit Arc offering 100 sports modes, and NoiseFit Nova offering 110+ sports modes. Moreover, users can experience seamless pairing with the NoiseFit App for enhanced productivity.

In addition to all the new launches, Noise has unveiled irresistible discounts on some of its top smartwatches under Amazon’s celebrated shopping event, Prime Day 2023 from 15th July to 16th July 2023. Noise is ready to captivate consumers with exciting deals across its range of smartwatches. With discounts up to 75% and prices starting as low as INR 1,399, Noise aims to attract customers, guaranteeing an unforgettable shopping experience during the Prime Day sale. Furthermore, the brand is also rolling out discounts up to 70% for its TWS products with prices as low as INR 899.

Noise’s latest products in the smartwatch segment, Noise ColorFit Icon 2, Noise ColorFit Pulse 3, NoiseFit Evolve 3, and Noise ColorFit Ultra 3 are designed for ambitious individuals who are always on the go in this fleet-footed contemporary world. Catering to this, the Noise ColorFit Icon 2, the best seller in the entry segment, offers a smart and stylish essential. Users can immerse themselves into great visuals with Noise ColorFit Pulse 3 as it dons an impressive 1.96-inch TFT display, vibrant 550 nits brightness, and sleek 2.5D curved display. On the other hand, the NoiseFit Evolve 3 has a 1.43-inch AMOLED display and features a lightweight design for premier comfortability. Moreover, the Noise ColorFit Ultra 3 is a prime choice for young trendsetters as it boasts Gesture Control, Smart DND, and a 1.96-inch AMOLED display.

All the smartwatches come with an impressive range of productivity and health monitoring features as well. They stand strong in any environment with IP68 water and dust resistance. Moreover, users can enjoy 100+ sports modes and watch faces along with a battery life of up to 7 days. 

Product Specifications – NoiseFit Halo Plus

Product Specifications – NoiseFit Nova

Product Specifications – NoiseFit Arc

Screen	1.38’’ TFT Display
Resolution	240*240 px
Waterproof Rating	IP68
Battery Usage	Up to 7 days
Connection	BT v5.3
Sports Mode	100 modes
Watch-faces	100+ cloud-based
Highlight features	Metallic Finish Round DialTruSync

Amazon Prime Day Sale Product Offers

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