• Happy Monday! Amazon India’s Samir Kumar said the company is gunning for the top spot in the country’s qu ...More

    Happy Monday! Amazon India’s Samir Kumar said the company is gunning for the top spot in the country’s quick commerce market. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

  • Software engineers with an Amazon India offer are still facing rejections from other tech firms. A Reddit ...More

    Software engineers with an Amazon India offer are still facing rejections from other tech firms. A Reddit discussion revealed that even a prestigious offer may not guarantee faster callbacks. Professionals suggest using referrals and reaching out directly to recruiters. Highlighting offer deadlines can also accelerate the process in a competitive job market. ...Less

  • Amazon is planning to aggressively expand its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, aiming for market l ...More

    Amazon is planning to aggressively expand its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, aiming for market leadership despite moderating quick commerce growth. The ecommerce giant plans to launch in over 100 cities with 1,000 dark stores, emphasising customer experience, wide selection, and speed to compete with rivals like Blinkit and Zepto. ...Less

  • Amazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over ...More

    Amazon's India strategy is changing: under new leadership, the company is focusing on profitability over rapid growth. This shift comes as local competitors like Flipkart and Reliance Retail gain significant ground. Amazon faces challenges adapting to India's market complexities and regulatory environment. The company is re-evaluating its investments and operational approach in the country. ...Less

  • For the January-March quarter of FY26, Blinkit reported a net order value of Rs 14,386 crore, compared wi ...More

    For the January-March quarter of FY26, Blinkit reported a net order value of Rs 14,386 crore, compared with Zepto’s calculated net order value of Rs 7,591 crore and Instamart’s Rs 5,674 crore, according to data compiled by ET from the DRHP. ...Less

  • Welspun One is set to significantly expand its warehousing and industrial real estate operations. The com ...More

    Welspun One is set to significantly expand its warehousing and industrial real estate operations. The company aims to lease over 10 million square feet of space in the next three years. This expansion includes large-format facilities and adjacent segments like in-city distribution. ...Less

  • Amazon Data Services India has acquired a significant land parcel near Mumbai. This expansion boosts its ...More

    Amazon Data Services India has acquired a significant land parcel near Mumbai. This expansion boosts its data centre capacity in India's largest market. The company's investment in this location now totals nearly Rs 575 crore. This move strengthens Amazon's land bank in the Palava region, a key hub for digital infrastructure projects. ...Less

  • In an exciting development, Amazon Music is set to unveil a new strategic initiative in India, offering a ...More

    In an exciting development, Amazon Music is set to unveil a new strategic initiative in India, offering a trio of subscription options: free, Prime, and unlimited. By doing so, the platform aims to establish a robust presence in the rapidly expanding audio landscape of the country, targeting an impressive goal of 100 million paid subscribers in the upcoming ten years. ...Less

  • The Supreme Court has overturned a Rs 202-crore penalty imposed on Amazon by the Competition Commission o ...More

    The Supreme Court has overturned a Rs 202-crore penalty imposed on Amazon by the Competition Commission of India. This penalty was related to Amazon's 2019 investment in Future Coupons. The CCI had alleged that Amazon suppressed information during the approval process. This development follows a mutual settlement between Amazon and Future Group, leading to the withdrawal of all legal proceedings. ...Less

  • Amazon Now to deploy 1,000 Eicher electric trucks

    Amazon India is introducing 1,000 electric trucks for its Amazon Now service by 2028. Fifty trucks are al ...More

    Amazon India is introducing 1,000 electric trucks for its Amazon Now service by 2028. Fifty trucks are already on the road. These vehicles will transport goods between fulfillment centers and micro-fulfillment centers. The initiative aims to support quick commerce operations across India, starting with key cities. ...Less

  • US firms commit over USD 60 bn investment in last 6 months: Piyush Goyal

    American investments in India have surpassed sixty billion dollars, highlighted by ambitious data centre ...More

    American investments in India have surpassed sixty billion dollars, highlighted by ambitious data centre undertakings from Amazon and Google. India stands as a reliable ally, boasting a vast talent reservoir and substantial market demand. Additionally, a favorable trade deal enhances access to the US marketplace. ...Less

  • Amazon India arm leases 2.78 lakh sq ft warehousing space in Bengaluru’s Nelamangala

    Amazon India has secured a significant warehousing space of nearly 2.78 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru's Nelaman ...More

    Amazon India has secured a significant warehousing space of nearly 2.78 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru's Nelamangala. This move highlights the ongoing need for large logistics facilities by e-commerce firms. The sub-lease, starting from January, will see rent commencement in March 2026. ...Less

  • Amazon employee reveals how her mother 'manifested' that they would one day work in the same company; Internet is touched

    An Amazon LinkedIn post has gone viral after employee Harshini Dhanaseelan revealed that a dream her moth ...More

    An Amazon LinkedIn post has gone viral after employee Harshini Dhanaseelan revealed that a dream her mother casually spoke about when she was 16 eventually became reality a decade later. Harshini, now an Operations Manager at Amazon India, shared that her mother, Sheela Dhanaseelan, once said it would be amazing if they both worked in the same organisation one day. Years later, her mother now works as a Senior Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS). ...Less

  • Amazon India to expand rest centres for delivery partners to 250 in 2026

    Amazon India is on the fast track to revolutionise the working environment for its delivery workforce. Th ...More

    Amazon India is on the fast track to revolutionise the working environment for its delivery workforce. The company has announced plans to establish 150 new Ashray Centres this year alone, pushing for a total of 250 by 2026. The rollout starts with 50 centers set to debut in May, featuring inviting amenities like climate-controlled seating and hygienic washrooms. ...Less

  • Amazon Bazaar clocks 5x growth in 2026 as e-com giant looks to sharpens value commerce play

    Amazon is boosting its value commerce segment in India. Amazon Bazaar, its low-cost marketplace, saw 5x g ...More

    Amazon is boosting its value commerce segment in India. Amazon Bazaar, its low-cost marketplace, saw 5x growth in 2026. The company is integrating Bazaar into the main Amazon app. This move aims to attract shoppers seeking affordable products. Bazaar offers items priced below Rs 300, with a Rs 600 cap. The platform leverages Amazon's existing infrastructure for an edge. ...Less

  • Amazon primes a Blinkit showdown; New insurance models prop up

    Happy Tuesday! Amazon's late but strong push into quick commerce is unsettling market leader Blinkit. Thi ...More

    Happy Tuesday! Amazon's late but strong push into quick commerce is unsettling market leader Blinkit. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

  • Amazon India Prime Day 2026 sale set for July

    Amazon Prime Day is coming to India in July 2026. Globally, the sale happens in June. In 2025, Amazon Ind ...More

    Amazon Prime Day is coming to India in July 2026. Globally, the sale happens in June. In 2025, Amazon India saw its fastest deliveries ever. Prime members enjoy quick delivery and exclusive offers on Amazon Now. The company is expanding Amazon Now to 100 cities and investing more in India's infrastructure. ...Less

  • Amazon Now orders growing 25% month on month: CEO Andy Jassy in Q1 earnings call

    Amazon Now's quick commerce orders are experiencing 25% month-on-month growth, with Prime members triplin ...More

    Amazon Now's quick commerce orders are experiencing 25% month-on-month growth, with Prime members tripling their shopping frequency. The company plans to expand the service to 100 cities, supported by over 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers, as part of a significant investment in Indian infrastructure. ...Less

  • Amazon Now expands to Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata as part of 100-city push

    Amazon is bringing its rapid delivery service, Amazon Now, to 100 cities across India. This expansion wil ...More

    Amazon is bringing its rapid delivery service, Amazon Now, to 100 cities across India. This expansion will be backed by over 1,000 specialised delivery hubs. The service offers daily essentials delivered within minutes. This move is part of a significant investment to boost Amazon's operations in India. ...Less

  • Amazon to expand quick comm network to 1,000 stores across 100 cities

    Amazon Now is rapidly expanding its quick commerce services to 100 Indian cities, boosting its micro-fulf ...More

    Amazon Now is rapidly expanding its quick commerce services to 100 Indian cities, boosting its micro-fulfillment centers to over 1,000. This strategic move, backed by a significant investment, aims to enhance delivery speed and selection, directly competing with rivals in the fast-paced online grocery market. ...Less

  • Amazon India plans to invest Rs 2,800 crore to strengthen operations; to focus on quick commerce

    Amazon India announced an investment of Rs 2,800 crore to bolster its infrastructure and operations, aimi ...More

    Amazon India announced an investment of Rs 2,800 crore to bolster its infrastructure and operations, aiming to enhance delivery speeds across the country. This investment will double the footprint of its quick commerce vertical, Amazon Now, and expand its pan-India ecommerce network, including warehouses and delivery stations. ...Less

  • Amazon CEO on Now growth; Big Tech dials up AI spend

    In India’s hypercompetitive quick commerce space, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Now is growing fast. This an ...More

    In India’s hypercompetitive quick commerce space, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Now is growing fast. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

  • ETtech Explainer: What does Blinkit’s growth moderation mean for rivals?

    The platform recently reported its second straight quarter of positive adjusted Ebitda (earnings before i ...More

    The platform recently reported its second straight quarter of positive adjusted Ebitda (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation). ETtech decodes market leader Blinkit’s shift in focus and what it could mean for the industry. ...Less

  • Digital lenders wary of small biz; Mythos’ biggest security risk

    Happy Tuesday! Digital lending firms are turning cautious on term loan exposure to small businesses. This ...More

    Happy Tuesday! Digital lending firms are turning cautious on term loan exposure to small businesses. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

  • Acko's $250 million IPO; Infosys' market cap plunge

    New-age insurer Acko will soon confidentially file draft papers for its stock market debut. This and more ...More

    New-age insurer Acko will soon confidentially file draft papers for its stock market debut. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

  • Flipkart may launch standalone app for quick commerce business Minutes

    Flipkart is preparing to launch a dedicated app for its quick commerce service, Flipkart Minutes. This mo ...More

    Flipkart is preparing to launch a dedicated app for its quick commerce service, Flipkart Minutes. This move aims to boost visibility and brand recall for the service. The company is targeting a pilot launch soon, with a full rollout planned before the year ends. This strategy follows similar moves by competitors like Swiggy. ...Less

  • JioMart’s average daily orders up 4x on-year: Reliance

    According to data shared by the company, average daily orders in hyperlocal commerce grew over 300% year- ...More

    According to data shared by the company, average daily orders in hyperlocal commerce grew over 300% year-on-year in the fourth quarter and 29% quarter-on-quarter, indicating growing consumer adoption and a wider delivery footprint. ...Less

  • Infosys Q4 profit spikes; Flipkart mulls separate app for Minutes

    Infosys closed FY26 with strong numbers aided by ⁠a pickup ⁠in demand from its banking, energy and commun ...More

    Infosys closed FY26 with strong numbers aided by ⁠a pickup ⁠in demand from its banking, energy and communication segments. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

  • Amazon India pays a fitting emotional homage to its loyal customers, dedicated employees, persistent delivery partners, & ardent sellers on its 10th anniversary

    On its 10th anniversary, Amazon India is expressing gratitude for making it this far with the love and su ...More

    On its 10th anniversary, Amazon India is expressing gratitude for making it this far with the love and support of people. ...Less

  • Flipkart launches one-day delivery just days after Amazon launched similar service

    Just days after Amazon announced its one-day delivery service in India, Flipkart too has announced a simi ...More

    Just days after Amazon announced its one-day delivery service in India, Flipkart too has announced a similar facility. ...Less

  • TCS Nashik case escalates; Zepto’s road to IPO

    Happy Tuesday! TCS COO Aarthi Subramanian will head the investigation into a sexual harassment case at it ...More

    Happy Tuesday! TCS COO Aarthi Subramanian will head the investigation into a sexual harassment case at its Nashik unit. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

  • Amazon India likely to shut down Fresh in top cities amid quick commerce push: UBS report

    Amazon’s move comes at a time when ecommerce majors are expanding their quick commerce services to meet t ...More

    Amazon’s move comes at a time when ecommerce majors are expanding their quick commerce services to meet the growing demand. Amazon Now is currently operational in six cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. This is expected to be expanded to 10-15 top cities. ...Less

  • OnePlus Nord 6 launches on April 7: Check expected price, battery, camera, specifications & sale date here

    OnePlus Nord 6 India: OnePlus is set to launch the Nord 6 in India on April 7, 2026, featuring a Snapdrag ...More

    OnePlus Nord 6 India: OnePlus is set to launch the Nord 6 in India on April 7, 2026, featuring a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, a massive 9,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, and a 165Hz AMOLED display. ...Less

  • OnePlus Nord 6 Price in India: Check expected specifications, features, colours, camera and design

    OnePlus Nord 6 Price: The OnePlus Nord 6 is launching in India on April 7, 2026, with sales beginning Apr ...More

    OnePlus Nord 6 Price: The OnePlus Nord 6 is launching in India on April 7, 2026, with sales beginning April 9. Expected to cost between ₹35,000 and ₹40,000, it boasts a 1.5K 165Hz AMOLED display, a 50MP primary camera, and a large 9,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging. The device also features AI enhancements for photography and communication. ...Less

  • Amazon's Now pivot; Anthropic's revenue surge

    Amazon is shuttering its Fresh service in major cities to focus on its quick commerce platform. This and ...More

    Amazon is shuttering its Fresh service in major cities to focus on its quick commerce platform. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5. ...Less

  • Co-branded cards squeeze; Slice’s valuation reset

    Happy Wednesday! Global economic challenges are casting dark clouds over the Indian consumer lending busi ...More

    Happy Wednesday! Global economic challenges are casting dark clouds over the Indian consumer lending business. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch. ...Less

  • Brick-and-mortar retailers ink deals with e-tailers like Flipkart & Snapdeal

    Brick-and-mortar retailers are increasingly signing partnership deals with online companies to take advan ...More

    Brick-and-mortar retailers are increasingly signing partnership deals with online companies to take advantage of India’s burgeoning ecommerce business. ...Less

  • Amazon India marketplace clocks 49% revenue growth in FY21

    Amazon Seller Services, which runs the Amazon India marketplace, posted a loss of Rs 4,748 crore in FY21, ...More

    Amazon Seller Services, which runs the Amazon India marketplace, posted a loss of Rs 4,748 crore in FY21, down from Rs 5,849 crore in FY20. Amazon Wholesale (India)’s revenue fell 7% year-on-year to Rs 3,131 crore. ...Less

  • Browse in Hindi on Amazon India

    Amazon India executives said the company was in discussions to offer the Hindi interface on other platfor ...More

    Amazon India executives said the company was in discussions to offer the Hindi interface on other platforms, apart from Android. ...Less

  • Ready-to-eat meals, packaged foods see over 15% demand growth on Amazon amid LPG crunch

    Amazon India reports a surge in demand for ready-to-eat meals, with instant noodles and packaged foods gr ...More

    Amazon India reports a surge in demand for ready-to-eat meals, with instant noodles and packaged foods growing over 15% due to LPG shortages. This trend spans major cities and smaller towns, with quick commerce seeing a 20% month-on-month increase. The government is addressing LPG supply issues, while consumers balance immediate convenience with essential stocking. ...Less

  • Amazon India ties up with Kudumbashree

    Through this partnership, Amazon India will support, train and empower women entrepreneurs associated wit ...More

    Through this partnership, Amazon India will support, train and empower women entrepreneurs associated with the organization. ...Less

  • Oracle layoffs hit India hard; Qcomm apps print ad money

    India bore the brunt of Oracle’s latest global layoffs amid rising automation. This and more in today’s E ...More

    India bore the brunt of Oracle’s latest global layoffs amid rising automation. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5. ...Less

  • Enforcement Directorate seeks details of Amazon India operations

    India's Enforcement Directorate recently asked Amazon.com Inc. for information related to its operations ...More

    India's Enforcement Directorate recently asked Amazon.com Inc. for information related to its operations in the country, as the agency continues to investigate the US e-commerce giant. ...Less

  • Timeline: Amazon’s India journey under Jeff Bezos

    Amazon has doubled down on its India business in recent years, after losing the e-commerce battle in Chin ...More

    Amazon has doubled down on its India business in recent years, after losing the e-commerce battle in China to local rivals. ...Less

  • Amazon India launches skill development programme

    The initiative has been launched with a pilot program for 1,000 apprentices, and will be scaled further, ...More

    The initiative has been launched with a pilot program for 1,000 apprentices, and will be scaled further, Amazon India said in a statement. ...Less

  • Amazon India to launch new smartphone in January

    We leverage the customer data and feedback to understand the gaps in the selection, pricing and reach out ...More

    We leverage the customer data and feedback to understand the gaps in the selection, pricing and reach out to our vendors or OEMs to manufacture relevant products, said Amazon India. ...Less

  • Amazon India launches Weavesmart on its marketplace

    Amazon India intends to help these associated weavers reach millions of customers across India and in tur ...More

    Amazon India intends to help these associated weavers reach millions of customers across India and in turn help in empowering them and helping the weavers to display their creativity on a large scale. ...Less

  • Amazon India launches mobile app for sellers

    Amazon India has launched a mobile app for those who use its platform to sell goods, opening up a host of ...More

    Amazon India has launched a mobile app for those who use its platform to sell goods, opening up a host of tools to help the sellers. ...Less

  • Amazon India set to meet sales target

    Amazon India said the rising number of crorepati sellers on its platform was an indicator of the company’ ...More

    Amazon India said the rising number of crorepati sellers on its platform was an indicator of the company’s growth. ...Less

  • Amazon India staff being fired in offices, employees breaking down

    ET had reported in November that the etailer was looking to cut jobs in India. Last year, it shut some of ...More

    ET had reported in November that the etailer was looking to cut jobs in India. Last year, it shut some of its relatively smaller businesses in the country like food delivery, wholesale distribution, and Amazon Academy, as part of a larger restructuring. ...Less

  • Amazon's India strategy: Focus on every geography to become 'everything for everyone’

    Amazon India's head Amit Agarwal said the e-commerce company wants to become a platform for anyone trying ...More

    Amazon India's head Amit Agarwal said the e-commerce company wants to become a platform for anyone trying to find anything on the web. ...Less

  • Now, Amazon India advances its flagship Diwali sale to take on Flipkart

    On Sunday, Amazon India said it will also start its month-long festive sale from October 3. ...More

    On Sunday, Amazon India said it will also start its month-long festive sale from October 3. ...Less

  • We are evolving from being a marketplace to a full-stack enabler for Indian MSMEs: Amazon India’s Gaurav Bhatnagar

    Amazon India aims to empower MSMEs by providing them with e-commerce solutions, AI-powered tools, and fin ...More

    Amazon India aims to empower MSMEs by providing them with e-commerce solutions, AI-powered tools, and financial assistance. The company focuses on simplifying processes, enhancing visibility, and expanding reach to tier III and IV towns through language support and logistical investments. ...Less

  • Cloudtail’s fee to Amazon India more than doubles in two years

    Cloudtail, one of the largest sellers on Amazon India, has seen its marketplace fee or commission to Amaz ...More

    Cloudtail, one of the largest sellers on Amazon India, has seen its marketplace fee or commission to Amazon India more than double in the last two years in terms of the percentage of its revenue it pays to sell on Amazon India. ...Less

  • Amazon India, Railways tie up on transport of e-commerce packages

    Amazon India would transport customer packages with the Railways on three routes from New Delhi to Mumbai ...More

    Amazon India would transport customer packages with the Railways on three routes from New Delhi to Mumbai, Mumbai to New Delhi and New Delhi to Kolkata. ...Less

  • Amazon India, Telangana Handloom dept ink pact

    "Amazon India through this association with the weavers and artisans in Telangana will help them boost th ...More

    "Amazon India through this association with the weavers and artisans in Telangana will help them boost their business by training them to list and sell their products online on the marketplace. ...Less

  • Amazon India to remove seller fee for items under Rs 1,000 from mid-March

    In April 2025, Amazon India had waived the seller referral fee for items below Rs 300. Now the company ha ...More

    In April 2025, Amazon India had waived the seller referral fee for items below Rs 300. Now the company has expanded its zero referral fees from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products. ...Less

  • Amazon India festive sales event to begin October 4

    Typically, both Flipkart and Amazon India used to hold their flagship five-day sale events around the sam ...More

    Typically, both Flipkart and Amazon India used to hold their flagship five-day sale events around the same time. Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale will be held from October 7-12. ...Less

  • Flipkart, Amazon India's Pantry suspend operations temporarily

    Amazon India had on Tuesday said it has temporarily stopped taking orders and disabled shipment of low-pr ...More

    Amazon India had on Tuesday said it has temporarily stopped taking orders and disabled shipment of low-priority products as it focuses on delivery of essential items like household staples, hygiene and other high-priority products. ...Less

  • No need for frequent policy change: Amazon India chief

    Amid fresh accusations of violation of rules, Amazon India head Amit Agarwal claimed the e-commerce major ...More

    Amid fresh accusations of violation of rules, Amazon India head Amit Agarwal claimed the e-commerce major has created 2 lakh direct and indirect jobs in India in 2020 ...Less

  • Amazon India introduces machine learning summer school

    Amazon India on Sunday announced the launch of ML Summer School which will provide an integrated learning ...More

    Amazon India on Sunday announced the launch of ML Summer School which will provide an integrated learning experience for students to gain applied Machine Learning (ML) skills. ...Less

  • Amazon India ahead of Flipkart, claims Amit Agarwal

    The global ecommerce giant’s country head says, Amazon India grew 64% in 2017 and at over 50% in the firs ...More

    The global ecommerce giant’s country head says, Amazon India grew 64% in 2017 and at over 50% in the first quarter of this year in terms of the number of units shipped. ...Less

  • Amazon India cuts seller commission on electronic devices

    In a communication shared with sellers on Wednesday, Amazon India said it was reducing referral fee on el ...More

    In a communication shared with sellers on Wednesday, Amazon India said it was reducing referral fee on electronic devices from 5 per cent to 4 per cent. ...Less

  • Demand for traditional Assamese jewellery on the rise: Amazon India

    Amazon India reports a surge in Assam's jewellery market, with traditional designs growing 20% YoY. Guwah ...More

    Amazon India reports a surge in Assam's jewellery market, with traditional designs growing 20% YoY. Guwahati customers favor premium fashion and beauty, driving 30% YoY growth in watches and luxury beauty. Amazon enhances shopping with features like virtual try-ons and personalized recommendations, empowering over 10,000 local sellers and expanding its operations network in the state. ...Less

  • Amazon India inks MoU with the Directorate General Resettlement for hiring ex-service personnel

    Veterans will have access to various work opportunities including a mix of individual contribution and ma ...More

    Veterans will have access to various work opportunities including a mix of individual contribution and managerial roles across its Fulfilment Centres, Sort Centres, and Delivery Stations. This collaborative effort further expands Amazon India’s existing Military Veterans Employment program. ...Less

  • Bombay High Court quashes cheating proceedings initiated against Amazon India head

    The Bombay High Court on Thursday quashed a criminal complaint and summons issued to Amazon India's head ...More

    The Bombay High Court on Thursday quashed a criminal complaint and summons issued to Amazon India's head Amit Agarwal by a magistrate's court, following a complaint of cheating filed by a city-based lawyer. ...Less

  • Amazon India tweaks seller fees ahead of the festive season

    This is effective from September 1 and comes ahead of the onset of the festive season. This year, festive ...More

    This is effective from September 1 and comes ahead of the onset of the festive season. This year, festive season sales are expected to increase by 25% to reach Rs 1.2 lakh crore. The reduction in referral fees is likely to decrease the cost incurred by the sellers on Amazon India for every order they get. ...Less

  • Amazon India creates over 1 lakh seasonal job opportunities ahead of festive season

    In 2019, Amazon India and rival Flipkart had announced creation of over 1.4 lakh temporary jobs across su ...More

    In 2019, Amazon India and rival Flipkart had announced creation of over 1.4 lakh temporary jobs across supply chain, last-mile connectivity and customer support in preparation for their festive sales. A report by RedSeer estimates that about three lakh jobs are expected to be created by various e-commerce and logistics companies during this year's festive season. ...Less

  • NCPCR summons Amazon India country head over 'funding' to All India Mission

    The commission has alleged that All India Mission is being involved in unlawful practices. In a letter to ...More

    The commission has alleged that All India Mission is being involved in unlawful practices. In a letter to Amazon India, the NCPCR said it had requested Amazon India to look into the matter and furnish certain details about All India Mission and other orphanages funded by the company. ...Less

  • Amazon India records high growth in premium product sales across categories during festival period

    Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2024 saw a significant rise in demand for premium products, with notable g ...More

    Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2024 saw a significant rise in demand for premium products, with notable growth in Apple iPad and Samsung tablet sales. Large-screen TVs, premium large appliances, and high-end fashion and beauty items also experienced increased popularity. The festival attracted 20% more customers and set new milestones for seller success and fast delivery. ...Less

  • Amazon India's first big sale of the year starts tomorrow: Here's what you can expect

    In bid to increase cashless transactions, Amazon will also aggressively push its Amazon Pay Balance featu ...More

    In bid to increase cashless transactions, Amazon will also aggressively push its Amazon Pay Balance feature that it launched in December. ...Less

  • Amazon India to vaccinate its frontline workers, starting with Delhi

    The camps will first be held in Delhi and will be expanded to employees in other cities as more vaccines ...More

    The camps will first be held in Delhi and will be expanded to employees in other cities as more vaccines become available ...Less

  • Vakrangee rallies as company announces strategic tie up with Amazon India

    Vakrangee rallied 6.65 per cent in intraday trade after it announced that it has entered into a strategic ...More

    Vakrangee rallied 6.65 per cent in intraday trade after it announced that it has entered into a strategic tie up with Amazon India. ...Less

  • Amazon India may emerge as fastest e-tailer to touch $2-bn sales mark

    If Amazon India is able to achieve this feat, it will have taken less than half the time taken by Snapdea ...More

    If Amazon India is able to achieve this feat, it will have taken less than half the time taken by Snapdeal, which had to wait for more than 4 years. ...Less

  • Amazon India offers night shift work opportunities to women in Haryana centre

    Amazon India has launched the Women in Night Shifts (WINS) initiative at one of its large sort centres in ...More

    Amazon India has launched the Women in Night Shifts (WINS) initiative at one of its large sort centres in Haryana. This program aims to provide a safe and supportive work environment for women, ensuring equal opportunities for both men and women to work in various shifts, championing inclusivity, and advocating for equal work opportunities. ...Less

  • E-commerce rules not in sync with new-age business: Amit Agarwal, VP, Amazon India

    Amit Agarwal, Amazon India's country manager and VP, says India's legacy of rules is not in sync with som ...More

    Amit Agarwal, Amazon India's country manager and VP, says India's legacy of rules is not in sync with something as innovative as e-commerce. ...Less

  • Amazon India launches two all-women delivery stations in Kerala

    The launch of these all-women delivery stations complements Amazon Indias efforts to increase the opportu ...More

    The launch of these all-women delivery stations complements Amazon Indias efforts to increase the opportunities for women in the logistics sector whilst strengthening its Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI) commitment, an official statement said. ...Less

  • Amazon India enables exports worth over Rs 66,000 crore, digitises 62 lakh MSMEs

    Amazon India on Thursday said it has cumulatively digitised 62 lakh micro, small, and medium enterprises ...More

    Amazon India on Thursday said it has cumulatively digitised 62 lakh micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and enabled exports worth USD 8 billion. ...Less

  • Want to ensure that buyer doesn't find a better shopping experience elsewhere: Amit Agarwal, Amazon India chief

    Amit Agarwal, Amazon India chief says that with a new war chest of $3 billion, his company will ensure th ...More

    Amit Agarwal, Amazon India chief says that with a new war chest of $3 billion, his company will ensure that lowering costs for sellers is a key priority. ...Less

  • Amazon India to use more rail routes for faster deliveries amid lockdown

    Amazon India will transport consignments via rail across the country and is leveraging the 'COVID-19 Parc ...More

    Amazon India will transport consignments via rail across the country and is leveraging the 'COVID-19 Parcel Special Trains' introduced by the Indian Railways to ramp up its operations to 55 lanes during the lockdown period, according to a statement. ...Less

  • Amazon India to sell refurbished phones from Samsung and Xiaomi

    Amazon.in has started a pilot to sell brand-refurbished smartphones from popular brands like Samsung and ...More

    Amazon.in has started a pilot to sell brand-refurbished smartphones from popular brands like Samsung and Xiaomi to begin with. ...Less

  • Amazon Prime to roll out in India in June

    Amazon will debut its membership Prime service in India next month, says a tech blog that has obtained th ...More

    Amazon will debut its membership Prime service in India next month, says a tech blog that has obtained the information by looking at the source code of the Amazon India website. ...Less

  • Amazon India builds 'big' web lead over Flipkart

    Amazon had an average monthly user visit of around 180 million, far ahead of Flipkart's 120 million. ...More

    Amazon had an average monthly user visit of around 180 million, far ahead of Flipkart's 120 million. ...Less

  • Amazon India close to complying with data law

    Realising RBI’s stern stand, Amazon started the process of bringing India payments data within the geo-fe ...More

    Realising RBI’s stern stand, Amazon started the process of bringing India payments data within the geo-fence of the country. ...Less

  • Amazon India launches Release Day Delivery

    Amazon.in announced the launch of Release Day Delivery (RDD), a service committed to delivering new produ ...More

    Amazon.in announced the launch of Release Day Delivery (RDD), a service committed to delivering new product offerings to customers on the day of their launch. ...Less

  • Amazon India dedicates month to LGBTQIA community

    To support the needs of this community, the company offers a same-gender partner coverage programme, whic ...More

    To support the needs of this community, the company offers a same-gender partner coverage programme, which helps employees enrol their same-gender partner in their health insurance programme, she said. ...Less

  • Amazon India set to tweak seller fees

    In March, ET reported about Amazon increasing commissions in the range of 10-30% across major segments. A ...More

    In March, ET reported about Amazon increasing commissions in the range of 10-30% across major segments. At the time, it had shifted several categories like car electronics, keyboards and mouses, and personal care appliances from a single flat commission to a tiered system based on ASP. This time, categories like apparel, home furnishing, fashion and sports will see a reduction in seller commissions. ...Less

  • Amazon India launches pet supplies category

    Amazon's launch of pet supplies is interesting as few of the other marketplaces have a presence in this a ...More

    Amazon's launch of pet supplies is interesting as few of the other marketplaces have a presence in this area. Flipkart does not sell any pet supplies. ...Less

  • For Amazon, India sees highest product returns

    Experts said the wider prevalence of cash on delivery and logistical challenges in the smaller towns of I ...More

    Experts said the wider prevalence of cash on delivery and logistical challenges in the smaller towns of India were the main reasons for higher product returns in the country. ...Less

  • Amit Agarwal to remain at helm of Amazon India

    Agarwal was supposed to spearhead Amazon’s launches in Singapore and Australia in the coming years ...More

    Agarwal was supposed to spearhead Amazon’s launches in Singapore and Australia in the coming years ...Less

  • Amazon India ropes in Ravi Desai as CMO

    Desai, who is cluster head of marketing and executive committee member at ITC Foods, is based in Bengalur ...More

    Desai, who is cluster head of marketing and executive committee member at ITC Foods, is based in Bengaluru and has quit, said three people aware of the matter. ...Less

  • Focusing on providing reliability to customers: Amazon India

    Apart from Coimbatore and Chennai, members in smaller towns such as Madurai, Salem, Vellore, and Tiruchir ...More

    Apart from Coimbatore and Chennai, members in smaller towns such as Madurai, Salem, Vellore, and Tiruchirappalli, among others, are enjoying shopping and entertainment benefits with Amazon Prime, he said. Popular product categories for Amazon Prime members in the region include apparel, beauty, home and kitchen products, wireless accessories, books, and grocery products, to name a few, Subbu said. ...Less

  • Amazon India to roll Fresh and Pantry into one

    Services will be integrated in Bengaluru, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mysore in next two weeks, and in Mumbai, C ...More

    Services will be integrated in Bengaluru, Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mysore in next two weeks, and in Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata soon. ...Less

  • Amazon India launches 'Fulfilment Centre' in TN

    With this infrastructure expansion, Amazon.in will now offer storage capacity of close to three million c ...More

    With this infrastructure expansion, Amazon.in will now offer storage capacity of close to three million cubic feet across five fulfilment centres to its more than 43,000 sellers in Tamil Nadu, a company statement said. ...Less

  • Amazon India launches sportswear brand Under Armour in India

    The online retailer indicated that the brand will be sold by key sellers on the Amazon India platform. ...More

    The online retailer indicated that the brand will be sold by key sellers on the Amazon India platform. ...Less

  • Amazon India boss claims report on malpractices is 'factually incorrect'

    Reuters has reported that Amazon India had given preferential treatment to large sellers on its platform ...More

    Reuters has reported that Amazon India had given preferential treatment to large sellers on its platform by circumventing India’s e-commerce regulations. ...Less

  • Amazon India to revise seller fees from April 7

    Amazon India adjusts fee structures on April 7, impacting various categories with revised fees tied to pr ...More

    Amazon India adjusts fee structures on April 7, impacting various categories with revised fees tied to product prices. Changes encompass shipping, referrals, and tech costs, significant for revenue in the ecommerce sector. ...Less

  • Amazon India to use inland water transport to ship packages

    With this partnership, Amazon India will utilise inland waterways for the transportation of cargo contain ...More

    With this partnership, Amazon India will utilise inland waterways for the transportation of cargo containers. A pilot run is planned on the Patna to Kolkata waterway, which according to Singh will begin in the next few days and be expanded as infrastructure develops. ...Less

  • Amazon India sees strong festive sales growth in 2023

    Amazon India has announced that its 2023 festive sale is the best in its 13 years of operations in the co ...More

    Amazon India has announced that its 2023 festive sale is the best in its 13 years of operations in the country, driven by strong demand. According to market research firm Redseer Strategy Consultants, online sales in India during this festive season are expected to grow by 18-20%, reaching INR 90,000 crore. ...Less

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