New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- Several credit card have seen their benefits reduced in 2026, with issuers lowering reward caps, excluding certain spending categories, linking lounge access to minimum spends and withdrawing some benefits altogether.

The upcoming festive sales on e-commerce platforms Amazon and Flipkart give debit and credit cardholders a chance to make the most of available discounts and rewards. Amazon's Great Indian Festival begins on October 8, while Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale starts on October 9, 2026.

Early access to the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale opens a day earlier on October 8 for Flipkart Plus members, Black members and Flipkart credit card holders, according to information available on its website.

Axis Bank a...