New Delhi, May 3 -- Soon after Flipkart announced its Sasa Lele sale, Amazon has also confirmed the dates for the company's Great Indian Summer Sale. The e-commerce giant has also noted that there will be discounts across a variety of categories during the upcoming sale, including smartphones, large appliances, fashion, and everyday essentials.

Here is a breakdown of the bank offers, category discounts, and more for the upcoming sale:

The Great Indian Summer Sale is scheduled to officially kick off at exactly midnight (12:00 AM) on May 8. It's not clear if there will be early access for Amazon Prime customers, as is usually the norm during these sales.

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