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Amazon poised to win big as India launches annual festive shopping spree

Amazon.com Inc (AMZN.O) could emerge as the biggest winner from one of India’s most important festive – and shopping – seasons, after the e-tailer offered steep discounts, swift delivery and even gold bars to grab market share. The month-long festive season, which began on Monday, culminates in Diwali, or the Festival of Lights, but the first nine days are considered an especially auspicious time to make big purchases. Analysts say