India, Oct. 25 -- The festive season has been a great time for tech enthusiasts in India, with ongoing festive-season sales offering a huge wave of excitement for the best smartphones under Rs.40,000. Major e-commerce sites and retail giants are introducing discounts on premium smartphones, along with bank offers and exchange offers, bringing some devices into the Rs.40,000-and-below price segment.

This is the most competitive market in mobile tech, as consumers are increasingly demanding higher-end features for mid-range prices. This time around, buyers have more options as festive discounts offer value in terms of performance, displays and camera hardware.

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