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EPIC On partners with Paytm; introduces cashback offer on subscription
MUMBAI: EPIC On, the premium video-on-demand platform by EPIC Channel, announced an exclusive partnership with Paytm, India’s leading digital payments company. As part of the deal, EPIC On offers 40% cashback on the subscription value of quarterly, bi-yearly, and annual subscription plans, under the ‘Hot Deals – Entertainment’ section of Paytm App.
The offer is currently live and will be valid till March 2020 for Paytm customers to avail and enjoy unlimited premium content. The cashback is valid for the three-month subscription of Rs. 160, six-month subscription of Rs. 300 and an annual subscription of Rs. 500.
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Subscription Plan  |
Subscription Price |
Subscription Price after Cashback |
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Three months |
Rs. 160 |
Rs. 64 |
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Six months |
Rs. 300 |
Rs. 120 |
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Annual |
Rs. 500 |
Rs. 200 |
The EPIC On library comprises of high-definition (HD) content across genres – with select shows in Hindi, English, and Tamil – along with short format content, and video books by renowned author Devdutt Pattanaik. The platform also includes popular shows by EPIC Channel like Regiment Diaries, Siyaasat, Road Less Travelled, Wilderness Days, Indipedia, The Great Escape, Yam Kisi Se Kam Nahi, Stories By Rabindranath Tagore (directed by ace director Anurag Basu), Ekaant, and more.
Adita Jain, AVP-Product & Strategy, EPIC On, said, “We constantly endeavour to collaborate with partners across categories, and be available at varied avenues in our effort to reach out to newer audiences for them to experience our product and storytelling. Customer delight is our aim and our seamlessly integrated partnership with Paytm is a step in this direction.”
Deepak Abbot, Sr. Vice President at Paytm said, “We are continuously working to provide payment solutions and special offers to our users for all kinds of use cases. We are excited to partner with EPIC On, as it brings niche programming that has its own dedicated audience. With this partnership, our users can avail the discounted rate and watch their favorite show.”
e-commerce
Samsung Galaxy S26 series now available for instant delivery on Instamart
AI powered flagship phones start at Rs 87,999 with launch offers up to Rs 9,000.
MUMBAI: In the age of quick commerce, even flagship smartphones are learning to arrive at your doorstep at lightning speed. Instamart has partnered with Samsung to make the newly launched Galaxy S26 series available for instant purchase on the quick commerce platform, expanding the category beyond groceries and daily essentials into premium consumer electronics.
The Galaxy S26 lineup, which includes the S26 Ultra, S26+ and S26, is now available across several major Indian cities including Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune, among others.
The flagship series introduces several new features, led by what Samsung describes as the world’s first built in Privacy Display on a smartphone, available exclusively on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The display is designed to enhance privacy while unlocking a new class of screen experiences.
The devices also integrate agentic artificial intelligence designed to quietly manage routine tasks in the background, allowing users to focus on more meaningful interactions with their device.
Positioned as a major step forward in AI powered smartphones, the Galaxy S26 Ultra also introduces enhancements in areas such as nightography photography and Photo Assist tools, aimed at improving low light imaging and AI driven creative editing.
Through the partnership, Instamart is extending its quick commerce proposition to high value electronics, allowing customers to order the Galaxy S26 series and receive it almost instantly once sales go live.
The Galaxy S26 series will be available starting at Rs 87,999. As part of the launch offers on Instamart, customers can avail an instant discount of up to Rs 9,000 using an HDFC Bank credit card. Buyers can also opt for No Cost EMI options for up to 9 months.
The move reflects the growing overlap between quick commerce and consumer electronics, as platforms race to deliver not just groceries but also premium technology products with the same promise of speed and convenience.
