Big brands and retailers like LG, Samsung offering great deals on high-end items

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Durable makers and retailers are pushing premium products this festive season with discounts, gifts and attractive finance schemes to improve their overall profitability on the back of an improvement in consumer sentiment, possibly triggered by the recent wave of reforms.

With Shradh ended on Monday, companies expect sales to pick up this week. Already there is shopping frenzy in markets such as Kolkata. Here is a look at some special offers lined up by big brands:SamsungSamsung Galaxy tablet free on purchase of 46-inch and above smart LED and plasma TV; 3D Blu-Ray player free on 3D TV models; 51-movie DVD pack with any home theatre systemFree tablet on side-by-side refrigerators and free mobile phone on purchase of frost-free and direct cool refrigerators, front and top-loading washing machines, and dishwashers

Free installation on 2-5 star-rated AC

VideoconAssured gifts, finance option and extended warranty on products

CanonDrops prices of 16 digital camera models by anywhere between Rs 500-11,000 Free 4GB memory card and carry case on purchase of digital camera

LGFree 3D camcorder, 3D glasses and 0% finance scheme with 3D TV

Attractive consumer finance scheme on AC

10-year warranty on hi-end washing machines and refrigerators

SonyBuyers can participate in the lucky draw and stand to win more than 1,800 prizes including 55-inch Bravia TV, personal 3D viewer, tablet and smartphone

PanasonicGift voucher worth Rs 10,000 on purchase of a smart 3D TV; rice cookers, all-in-one printers on purchase of select TV models

Three years warranty, memory card, carry pouch on digital cameras

PhilipsMovie and meal for two on purchase of Rs 2,995 and above on haircare and male grooming range 0% financing on AirFryer

Frying pan worth Rs 1,295 with induction cooktops

Godrej AppliancesArray of gifts such as La Opala dinner set with select appliances

LifestyleDiscounts, freebies on cosmetic purchases along with free makeovers for women customers

At Home Centre, customers shopping for homeware above Rs 5,999 get Prestige cookware set free

Shoppers StopFree gift for loyalty cardholders, which consumers can choose based on their shopping value. Gift value ranges up to Rs 12,000

Godrej InterioLucky winners get up to 100% off on furniture or get a diamond pendant free

Style SpaDiscounts, cash back offers and gift depending on the region