Flipkart is officially dusting off the banners for the Republic Day Sale 2026. As of Saturday, January 10, 2026, the e-commerce giant has confirmed that the 77th Republic Day celebrations will be marked by one of the year’s first major price-drop events.
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The thing is, if you’re not a Plus or Black member, you’re already behind. Or nothing. Let’s be real, the best stock—especially for the iPhones—usually vanishes in that first 24-hour early access window. Those too.
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The “Republic Sale” Log: Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation where Flipkart is pitting “early access” against “limited stock” to drive subscriptions.
The Launch Schedule: The sale officially kicks off on January 17, 2026, for everyone. But the 24-hour head start for Plus and Black members starts at the stroke of midnight on January 16.
The iPhone 17 Factor: There’s massive chatter about the newer iPhone 17 potentially dropping to around ₹74,999 for the first time. The thing is, the iPhone 16 is expected to be the real volume driver, likely hitting a sweet spot around ₹52,000 to ₹54,000 after bank offers.
The Samsung S25 Early Bird: With the Galaxy S26 launch rumored for February, the current S25 and S24 Ultra are expected to see deep cuts. We’re hearing whispers of the S25 Plus landing near ₹72,199 with bank deals.
Bank Loot: HDFC Bank is the primary partner this time with a 10% instant discount. But keep an eye on Axis and IDFC First—some categories are teasing up to 15% off.
The 10-Minute Delivery: Flipkart is reportedly expanding its “Minutes“ service specifically for this sale. You might be able to get that new pair of TWS earbuds or a smartphone delivered faster than you can finish a cup of chai in select pin codes.
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Deal Watch: Expected Price Drops
[Table: Smartphone Price Predictions Jan 2026]
| Device | Expected Sale Price | Potential Bank Offer |
| iPhone 17 (128GB) | ₹74,999 | Extra ₹4,000 Off (HDFC) |
| iPhone 16 | ₹54,999 | Up to ₹5,000 Exchange Bonus |
| Samsung S25 | ₹76,999 | No-Cost EMI up to 24 months |
| Google Pixel 9a | ₹44,999 | ₹2,000 Off via Flipkart UPI |
| iPhone 13 | ₹38,999 | The “Budget King” deal |
And Here’s the Kicker…
Flipkart is doubling down on its “Black” membership perks. Word on the street is that Black members might get a full year of YouTube Premium or extra “SuperCoin” multipliers during this sale. The thing is, they’re also introducing “Jackpot Deals” that refresh every 8 hours. And then there are the “Pre-sale Passes”—pay ₹100 now to lock in a ₹1,000 discount later.
It’s an ongoing situation with a live teaser page on the app already. If you’ve been eyeing a new 4K TV or an M3 MacBook, now is the time to dump them into your wishlist so the AI can start “personalizing” your coupons.
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