How to Set Price Drop Alerts in India – Never Miss a Deal Again

What Are Price Drop Alerts?

A price drop alert is a notification you receive when a product you want reaches your target price on any e-commerce store. Instead of checking prices manually every day, you set it once and forget it — until the perfect deal arrives in your inbox.

Why You Need Price Alerts

Prices on Indian e-commerce platforms change multiple times per day. A phone that's ₹14,999 right now might drop to ₹12,999 at 2 AM during a flash sale and go back up by morning. Without alerts, you'd never catch these fleeting deals.

Here's what our data shows:

• Average product experiences 3-7 price changes per month
• Best prices often last less than 24 hours
• During sale events, prices can drop 30-50% for just a few hours

How to Set Price Alerts on xrupe (3 Steps)

Step 1: Find Your Product

Search for any product on xrupe. We track prices across Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra, Ajio, Croma, Nykaa, and 14+ Indian stores.

Step 2: Set Your Target Price

Look at the price history chart to understand the product's pricing pattern. Set your target price based on the lowest historical price. For example, if a laptop has been between ₹45,000-52,000 over the past 6 months, setting a target of ₹44,000 is realistic.

Step 3: Get Notified

When the price drops to or below your target on any store, you'll receive an instant notification. Click through and buy before the price goes back up.

Smart Price Alert Strategies

The Patience Strategy

Set your target 20-30% below the current price. This may take weeks, but you'll get an exceptional deal. Best for non-urgent purchases.

The Sale Hunter Strategy

Set your target 10-15% below current price, 2-3 weeks before major sale events (Big Billion Days, Great Indian Festival). Prices almost always drop during these events.

The Multi-Store Strategy

With xrupe, your alert monitors ALL stores simultaneously. Sometimes, a store you'd never check (like Tata Cliq or Croma) has the best price.

When Do Prices Drop the Most?

• October: Biggest sale season (Big Billion Days + Great Indian Festival)
• January: Republic Day sales + year-end clearance
• August: Independence Day sales
• Monthly: Super Value weeks, Flash sales on weekends
• Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Historically the lowest-price days for electronics

Products Worth Setting Alerts For

1. Smartphones — Price drops of ₹2,000-8,000 are common
2. Laptops — Save ₹5,000-15,000 with patience
3. Headphones/Earbuds — Regular 30-50% drops
4. Home Appliances — Washing machines, ACs drop ₹3,000-10,000 during sales
5. Fashion (Premium Brands) — End-of-season clearance can mean 50-70% off

Start Tracking Prices Today

Setting a price alert takes 30 seconds and can save you thousands. Whether you're planning a big electronics purchase or waiting for your favorite shoes to go on sale, price alerts ensure you never pay more than you should.

Set your first price alert on xrupe — it's completely free.