– Amazon’s Prime Day sale in India started on July 20 and will end on July 21, offering discounts to Prime members
– Last year, consumers spent $14.2 billion during Prime Day in countries like the US and UK
– Prime Day is meant to drive sales and Prime membership sign-ups, with India seeing 22,190 orders in a single minute in 2023
– Alibaba’s Singles’ Day inspired Prime Day, and both events have become major shopping festivals
– Amazon’s deals may not always be as good as they seem, with some critics saying many offers “stink”
– Prime Day has faced scrutiny for worker safety concerns, environmental impact, and potential lackluster sales results
– Other major brands like Walmart and Target are now offering discounts to compete with Prime Day