Whatever you are looking for you will get it in India ! Mega shopping malls in India offers an unrivalled shopping experience. From latest electronic gadget to trendy fashion apparels India shopping is a pleasure. You can enjoy India shopping more if you have the knack for bargaining. But then, bargaining is only done in open markets or market places. Shopping arcades, Government showrooms or branded showrooms of reputed products have fixed prices and the genuineness of products is guaranteed. During the Indian festive season (September to December), avail discount from 5% to a hefty 50%. So go ahead, shop to your heart's delight and take home an exquisite, piece made in India , just for your paradise.

Being the capital city New Delhi becomes a focal point for India shopping. The most glamorous New Delhi shopping area is the Connaught Place just a kilometer away from the railway station and is about 30 kilometers from the airport. It also houses an underground shopping plaza Palika Bazar that also provides an underground parking for safety. Other up-market New Delhi shopping areas are South Extension, Sarojini Nagar, INA Market, Greater Kailash Part-1, Vasant Vihar, Khan Market and Sunder Nagar Market within a kilometer from the India Gate. Delhi Tourism runs an open-air handicraft market, Dilli Haat , in which craftsmen are invited from every state to sell their products directly.

Mumbai shopping will be a memorable experience as you wander through its markets with striking names like Chor Bazar , Mutton Street and Zaveri Bazar . At Chor Bazar you'll find a phenomenal collection of antiques, jewelry, wooden articles, leather ware and general bric-a-brac. Crawford market is certainly a place worth capturing on your camera. For colorful and innovative carpets during your Mumbai shopping spree head for Mereweather Road behind the Taj Mahal Hotel. Colaba and Flora Fountain in the heart of South Mumbai and walking distance from Bombay VT and Churchgate railway stations are full of Mumbai shopping items of all kinds, mainly ethnic artifacts and departmental stores. Walk into Fashion Street and shop for your new summer wardrobe. For those who look for the glamorous items the ideal place to shell out some money would be Kemps Corner, Warden Road , Breach Candy and Napean Sea Road .

Shopping at Bangalore , the capital of the state of Karnataka is fun and its moderate climate adds to the experience. One of the fastest growing cities of the country, shopping at Bangalore is an interesting experience. Bangalore has turned out to be the favorite India shopping destination with its dazzling India shopping malls, complexes and arcades, mostly around M.G. Road, Brigade Road, Commercial Street and K.G. Road, where you may complement your shopping at Bangalore with a little entertainment as well.

Chennai Shopping is number on pass time in Chennai as the place has several emporia along the famous Mount Road (Anna Salai), which runs north to south at a length of about 8 kilometers and offers a range of products, India hotels, restaurants and a feast of glittering showrooms. About 7 kilometers to the northwest lay Anna Nagar, where the up-market brands are available and no bargaining is necessary since all goods are sold as per the price lists of the manufacturers. 3 kilometers from the Chennai Station towards the west lay Egmore, an upcoming Chennai shopping area housing India shopping malls and department stores. Other Chennai shopping areas include the Cathdral Road , Tyagaraja Nagar, Adyar, and Vepery that offers something for everyone.

• Try to do India shopping only in government handicraft shops. There the prices are fixed and the quality is certified. If that is not an option, check the prices at a few shops before making a choice.
  
  
• Bargaining is standard and is enjoyed by all. Get used to the fact that you will probably be charged more than the locals. If possible, take a local along when you go shopping, as the prices will often be reduced.
  
  
• Ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchases and that you obtain a proper receipt. Return of goods is not entertained, even less, once you have returned to your country because Indian customs have strict regulations against this.
  
  
• Usually, Handicraft shops can also ships it to your address, but in sis t on a comprehensive, insurance it is recommended that expensive goods like carpets be brought from established government recognized shops.
  
  Except on antiques requires prior permission of the archaeological survey of India which can be arranged from the shop where you buy.