Tips for Shopping on a Budget

Shopping is one of those activities that one does not really need an occasion for, it can be done anytime and anywhere. Unlike some other activities that are more need based or require more than one person, shopping can be done without needing any reason. Shopping in Delhi is truly a pleasure since there are so many places and areas where one can get wonderful items. Whether one is looking for budget and cheap trinkets or one wants to get the best of best, like high end international brands, all of them can be found in this city. Delhi has got something for everyone, no matter what one might be looking for it can all be found here. Delhi has always been recognized as an important center of trade, which has spanned from the times of medieval era, more so for the northern India.

Some of the most prominent markets in Delhi have taken their names from ancient trading towns, but the fact that just allures people to Delhi even more is that along with these generations old market, one can also find modern shopping malls and complexes. This mix of modern and traditional makes Delhi a heaven for avid shoppers. As tourist one can find all manners of items which reflect the rich culture of our country, from authentic jewellery, to carpets, handicrafts, silverwares and precious silks and wool. As a native, one will already know all the nooks and crannies that provide just what one is looking for.


However, Delhi shopping for new migrants to Delhi or even natives can be a bit difficult, with rising prices and budget issues. The ones that face the most issue are college students or those who are not yet earning a lot, like those working in start-ups or junior level positions. These are the people, which need to make a budget for their shopping limits and need to be careful of what they buy. Everyone needs to shop, that is granted, but the point is how one shops, and when one shops that can make the world of difference. Thus, for those that are still not able to do budget shopping, here are a few tips which can help one buy the things that one wants and still save a bit of cash at the end of the day:

1. Look for Sales:

This tip is perhaps the most obvious one and still something that many people do not give enough attention to. Delhi is filled with shopping markets, malls and retail shops; however, the secret to budget shopping is buying items when there is a sale. And one does not need to worry that there won’t be a lot of sales, instead almost every shop hold multiple sales. From season end sale, to sale during the festival times and sometimes certain brands also have special discounts on account of an anniversary or other such milestone.

2. Buy Multi- Use Items:

Make sure that when one does go shopping, to buy items that can be used multiple times. Try to go for neutral and subtle colors that can be mixed and matched in several different ways. Also limit the purchase of pants and lowers in favour of buying shirts and upper wears. One can still use the same lowers many times; however it is the upper clothing that is noticed.

3. Select Where to Buy:

There are many places to shop in Delhi, from the affluent Select Citywalk mall to the small markets like Janpath and Sarojini Nagar. What one has to decide on is where to buy their items from. Now, one does not need to think that a mall will have only expensive items, as even there sales and budget shops exist that one can buy from.

4. Shop in Off Season:

It is widely known that many brands almost slice the prices by half during the off season. This is a helpful tip that one can use when buying necessities as one can buy summer clothing in winters and vice versa and the price will be drastically lower as compared to when they are in season.

4 Places in Delhi for Shopaholics

Delhi, capital of India has a lot of things to offer. It has both overwhelming history and fine modern culture. It is known for its heritage and different way of life and traditions. This richness is reflected in the food of Delhi, as the city offers different types of people a variety of cuisines and so on. Delhi is the place you swear by, no matter whether you are an avid shopper or you are a foodie like me, you would definitely fall in love with this place and for those who love street food, Delhi is heaven for them.

Are you planning a trip to Delhi? If you are, do pay a visit to the historical monuments, forts and mosques. For all the shopaholics out there, you have to visit its several markets to enjoy shopping in Delhi at its best. 

Delhi is the hub of places to shop. From the lavish buildings of shopping malls to the wide spread street shopping sites, the city of Delhi has it all. Here’s a list of markets where you can buy fashionable, stylish and trendy clothes without making a hole in your pocket. Also, learn the skills of bargaining from Delhiites while you’re shopping.

•Sarojini Nagar- It is named after Sarojini Naidu. This place is one of the popular shopping areas in Delhi to buy clothes. Sarojini Nagar is slightly different than others as if you are looking for branded clothes at a cheap price, then this is place you should be. If you are in hurry, I would suggest not going there as there are lots of options to confuse you. You better avoid Sunday afternoons as it is the rush hour, with the locals coming out to shop.

•Lajpat Nagar- It is famously known for hand-made embroidery of Lucknow chickan. This place demands to be visited once when you are in Delhi. You can get various kinds of accessories, clothes, footwear and saris here. If you have already got some bargaining skills, you might even save a few bucks while shopping from Lajpat. You will also discover some mehendiwalas around the market. They apply mehendi at a very nominal price. One important thing to keep in mind is that the shopping area is closed on Mondays, so plan accordingly.

•Chandni Chowk- This place is one of the oldest and most popular markets in Delhi. It holds an astonishing amount of history. The place is very crowded and encompasses every colour of Delhi. Katra Neel Market is one of its famous markets here, which offers various kind of fabrics like silks, satin, cotton, muslin and crepe. Khari Baoli is a must visit for spice lovers. One can buy electrical goods from Bhagirath market which is Asia’s largest market for electrical goods and this also offers medical equipment and allopathic medicines. If you are fanatical with pearl jewellery, you must visit Moti Bazar; which offers exquisite collection of pearl jewellery.

•Janpath Market- The shops are starting from outer circle of Connaught place to Windsor Place. It’s attracting tourists with its colourful shawls, attractive t-shirts, dazzling earrings and a lot of junk jewellery. If you are an ethnic lover, this place will surely satiate your desire for junk jewellery. In winter, you can get some really good woolen clothes within your budget. Janpath market is closed on Sundays.

If you want to visit a mall in Delhi, you can go to Select Citywalk, one of biggest malls in Delhi and if you are with your family, this mall has a huge kids’ play zone. It is known to have quite an well- liked kids play zone in New Delhi.

Why are Malls so Popular?

Up until a few years back, stepping out of the house, whether for a family outing or a groups of friends getting together, was a hassle. There were not many places that a group of people could come to a consensus easily and in time. There were of course, the typical markets and bazaars, and playgrounds and such. But there was still no such place, where one could a multitude of different things all under one roof. One would still have to shop in one place, then travel either by auto, or on foot to go somewhere else to eat and then travel some more to finally get back home.

However, since that time, people of the city have been blessed by the boon that are malls. Malls like Select Citywalk and more quickly grabbed eyeballs from near and far and gained immense popularity within a relatively short period of time. These malls have the thing that people have been wanting all this while and that is almost everything one can imagine to have a good time, in one place.

It is no wonder, that malls have become so popular, that they have become the go to place for people all over the city. Whenever a group is unable to decide on where to go, the easy answer is a mall. In a mall, one can shop, eat, watch a movie, and even participate in a number of different activities, without having to travel much.

One can find in a mall, the best restaurant in Delhi, top brands for shopping, from domestic to unknown and unheard of international brands too. The versatile and vast nature of malls which is able to cater to people of all ages, from small kids to the elderly, is something that perfectly lures people over to it. All these reasons are more than enough to elevate the popularity of a mall.