Xiaomi today announced that it has sold over 8.5 million devices during the festive season between 9th October and 8th November 2018 across Mi.com, Mi Home and partner channels. Also, the company has achieved record-breaking GMV of $1 billion during this period. In the total 8.5 million devices, Xiaomi has sold about 6 million smartphones, Over 400,000 Mi LED TVs and over 2.1 million Mi Ecosystem products and accessories.
We remained #1 in TV, Wearables, Powerbanks, Home Security, Air Purifier and more categories on @amazonIN & @Flipkart. Mi Fans, we can't thank you enough for the love and support. RT if you bought a Xiaomi product this festive season. #DiwaliWithMi pic.twitter.com/uXXUF1Celt
— Mi India for #MiFans (@XiaomiIndia) November 12, 2018
According to the press release, Xiaomi is the best seller in the smartphone category wherein Redmi Note 5 Pro was the best-selling smartphone on Flipkart and the Redmi 6A was the best selling smartphone on Amazon during the festive 30 day period. Furthermore, Mi LED TV, Mi Band 3 and Mi Power Banks are also bestsellers in the TV, Wearable, and powerbanks category respectively.
Commenting on the announcement Raghu Reddy, Head of Categories and Online sales, Xiaomi India said,”Festive season sales in India have always been a defining moment in Xiaomi India’s journey. Last year, we sold 4 million smartphones and went on to become the #1 smartphone brand in India in Q3 2018. This year, we have outdone ourselves by selling over 6 million smartphones, and 8.5 million devices. We are thrilled, and equally humbled by all the love we received from our customers and Mi Fans across India, and we hope we continue to contribute immensely to our customers and their loved ones, by offering them the best of our innovative products”