Four Things You Shouldn't Feel Guilty About Embracing This Festive Season

The air is brimming with good vibes, and the celebratory moods are getting stronger as the festive season draws closer. And many of you might have already charted out to-do lists in preparation for the big days. But before you go all-out on a cleaning spree or get busy in the kitchen, don’t lose sight of what this time stands for – time to be happy, to share the joy with near and dear ones, to self-indulge and pamper yourself without feeling guilty, and make someone smile with every purchase you make. Karo Har Dil Roshan!

If you’ve been too caught up with meeting deadlines, juggling between your myriad responsibilities or feeling mentally exhausted with all that life has thrown at you; now is the time to take a break and unwind. 

Here are ways in which you can enjoy the upcoming festivals without going on unnecessary guilt trips:  

1. Relish festive delicacies

Festivals don’t come every day, so put your dieting aside for a few days. This time of the year involves making, buying and exchanging festive sweets and meals; so enjoy them without that feeling of guilt hanging over your head. The trick is simple, eat what you want you, but in moderation and stop counting calories. 

You can get started by ordering your favourite dishes and using HDFC Bank Festive Treats to enjoy 10% discount on Swiggy, 25% discount on Behrouz and up to ₹125 discount on Zomato during this season. 

2. Take a break from work and relax

Shutting down your laptop and muting work messages is not enough if your mind is still working overtime. And if your calendar is filled with meetings, calls and deadlines, then squeezing in time for relaxing can be hard. But now with festive holidays coming up and a few long weekend opportunities, try to unplug from your work responsibilities and refresh your senses. The workaholic in you might be itching to get back to work, but taking timely breaks is essential to avoid burnout. In the long run, it refuels your productivity at work as well. So, relax and do things that you enjoy; go on a road trip, have a movie marathon, indulge in your hobbies, play your favourite sports or anything else that makes you feel refreshed and energised. 

3. Shop to your heart’s content

Festivals and shopping are two sides of the same coin, and with numerous sales and offers, it’s a great excuse to shower yourself with gifts. And with HDFC Bank Festive Treats you don’t have to worry about spending too much. With both online and in-store deals from top brands and sellers, you can grab the best deals on your purchases. Here are some excellent deals you can cash in on.

  • Get a 10% instant discount on Tata Cliq Luxury 
  • Buy the latest Samsung Note 20/ 20 ULTRA or the S20 Series and get up to ₹10,000 CashBack along with EMI for up to 9 months at no extra cost. 
  • Purchase a brand-new Samsung Tab S7 or S7+, and get up to ₹6,000 CashBack. Or pick up the S6 or S6 Lite and get up to ₹5,000 in CashBack. (T&C apply)
  • Enjoy up to 60% instant discount at Clarks and ₹250 instant discount at Mochi.
  • Get up to 50% discount at Home Centre and up to 34% at Wakefit.

In addition to these, a wide range of shopping offers awaits you. 

4. Splurge on big purchases

The festival season is an auspicious time to make expensive, long term purchases like a car or a bike. And with HDFC Bank as your financer, funding is the easiest part of the process. With Festive Treats, get 100% funding on Car Loan at 7.50% onwards for New Car Loan and 9.75% onwards for used car loan. Benefit from zero foreclosure charge, top up loans at 10.75% onwards. If you are a government employee, you are entitled to special benefits. The offer is valid from 15th September - 30th November 2021. Similarly on two-wheeler loan, get up to 100% funding, up to 50% off on processing fee and up to 4% lower interest rate if you are an HDFC Bank customer. (T&C apply)  

If you are not yet an HDFC Bank customer and want to avail the above offers, all you need to do is spare a few minutes to open a Savings Account instantly via InstaAccount. It is a completely digital process; just download the HDFC Bank InstaAccount app or log onto the website and get started. InstaAccount is automatically enabled for NetBanking and MobileBanking, and you will also get your customer ID and account number instantly. This way you can go about your banking activities and even make the most of the above festive offers. And by referring InstaAccount to your family and friends, you can earn vouchers up to ₹1,000 (T&C apply). While you shop, you also give others the opportunity to celebrate. Karo Har Dil Roshan, during the most magical time of the year.

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