For the first two days of the 2018 Flipkart sale, Sony AF8 (2018) 55 inch was available for Rs.2,20,000 listed price less Rs.5,000 HDFC card discount and Rs.60,000 special online payment discount = Rs.1,55,000 net (MRP: Rs.3,30,000). You could see that price only after going to the order page.
But I believe that 55 inch is too small for such a good TV.
I don't remember the exact discount on the 65 inch model, but I think it was a similar discount of Rs.65,000 from its listed price of Rs.3.5 lacs (MRP of Rs.4,50,000) at a net price of Rs.2.85 lacs.
The prices will drop as the A9F model is about to launch. And they are coming back with the bad slanting design at A1E of 2017. Sony seems to be losing the plot on TV just as they have lost it in mobiles.
I haven't seen the Panasonic model or its reviews. If you do consider it, then make sure that it has a glossy screen like this Sony model or the LG B8/C8 series. More details on a glossy screen in my thread here:
https://www.hifivision.com/threads/tv-demand-a-glossy-screen-for-your-money.72176/