Samsung and Vivo offer 30-month no-cost phone installment plans for India's 2026 festive season

The Economic Times reports that Samsung is offering 30-month no-cost installments on its foldables and S26 series, while Vivo has a 30-month no-cost option on a flagship model. Some brands are also offering 18-month plans on entry- and midrange phones. Brands bear the interest costs on no-cost plans, and retailers expect financing to account for a larger share of India's 2026 festive sales.