Amazon Brings 10-Minute Delivery Service to Gurugram
Amazon India has extended its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to Gurugram, strengthening its presence in the rapidly growing quick commerce…
Amazon Unveils $35 Bn India Investment Plan to Boost E-Commerce and Cloud
Amazon is set to inject more than $35 billion into its India operations by 2030. This fresh round of investment, planned over the next five…
Amazon Expands India Push With Pledge to Enable 15 Mn Small Businesses
Amazon has announced that it is on track to invest Rs 12.7 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure across India as part of its long-term expansion…
Amazon Crosses $20 Bn India E-commerce Exports Aims $80 Bn by 2030
Amazon said that the cumulative e-commerce exports enabled by India crossed $20 billion between 2015 and 2025 through its Global Selling program, and…
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Tier ll and lll Cities Power Amazon’s Festive Sales Surge
Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025 has set new benchmarks for scale and reach. The event recorded over 276 crore customer visits, with 70 percent…
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles Go Live on Amazon After Flipkart Success
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has expanded its digital footprint by launching its premium motorcycle range on Amazon, following its successful debut on…
Amazon Fresh Expands to Over 270 Cities During Great Indian Festival
Amazon India has announced the expansion of its grocery service, Amazon Fresh, to more than 270 cities across the country, marking one of the…
Amazon Now Brings 10-Min Delivery to Mumbai, Adds 100+ MFCs
Amazon has expanded Amazon Now, its ultra-fast 10-minute delivery service, to Mumbai, adding to existing coverage in select parts of Bengaluru and…
Retail India News: Amazon India Expands Operations to Strengthen Festive Season Deliveries
Ahead of the upcoming festive season, Amazon India has announced a significant expansion of its operations network with the launch of 12 new…
Retail India News: Amazon Takes on Blinkit, Zepto with 10-Min Delivery Rollout in Delhi
Amazon has officially launched its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in New Delhi, signaling a significant move in India’s quick commerce…
Amazon Expands India Fulfillment Network with Five New Centers 
Amazon has announced the addition of five new fulfillment centers (FCs) across India ahead of Prime Day 2025, further strengthening its operations…
Amazon India Allocates Rs 2,000 Cr to Enhance Tech and Workforce
Amazon has announced plans to invest over Rs 2,000 crore (approximately $233 million) in 2025 to upgrade and expand its operations network in India.…
Amazon Unveils Amazon Now for 10-Min Deliveries in Bengaluru
Amazon has launched its quick commerce service, Amazon Now, in Bengaluru, marking its entry into the fast-growing 10-minute delivery market. The…
CaratLane Joins Amazon.in to Offer Fine Jewellery Across India
Amazon India has entered into a strategic partnership with CaratLane – A Tata Product, adding the jewellery brand’s fine collection to Amazon.in.…
Retail India News: Amazon Fashion Rebrands Gen Z Storefront as ‘SERVE’ to Empower Youthful Self-Expression
Amazon Fashion has relaunched its dedicated Gen Z storefront under a bold new identity—‘SERVE, Dishing Out Style’—signaling a deeper commitment to…
Amazon-Backed More Retail to Launch IPO and Expand Store Network by 2026
More Retail, backed by Amazon, is preparing to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in 2026 while also aiming to double its store footprint over…
India SME Forum and Amazon Launch BIS Compliance Drive for MSMEs
India SME Forum (ISF), in collaboration with the Ministry of MSME and Amazon India, has initiated a campaign to improve awareness and compliance…
Retail India News: Amazon India Expands Grocery Service ‘Amazon Fresh’ to Over 170 Cities
E-commerce giant Amazon India has significantly expanded its grocery delivery service, Amazon Fresh, extending its reach to more than 170 cities and…
Retail India News: Amazon and Flipkart Found in Violation of Indian Quality Control Standards
Retail giants Amazon and Walmart-owned Flipkart have been found in violation of Indian quality control regulations by stocking and selling products…
Amazon Fashion Sees Growth in Next-Gen Store as Gen Z Shopping Trends Evolve
Amazon Fashion has reported significant growth for its Next Gen Store, reflecting changing fashion consumption patterns in India’s retail market.…
Amazon India Reports 26 pc Growth in Same-Day and Next-Day Deliveries for Prime Members
Amazon India has reported a 26 percent year-on-year increase in same-day and next-day deliveries for its Prime members, reflecting the growing demand…
Amazon Brings ‘Suvidha Kiosk’ to Maha Kumbh 2025, Offering Order Pickups, Returns & Essentials
Amazon India has launched a unique ‘Suvidha Kiosk’ at the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, offering seamless shopping and essential…
Amazon India Partners with West Bengal Government to Boost MSME Exports
At the Bengal Global Business Summit in Kolkata, Amazon India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Micro, Small and…
Amazon India Unveils Upcycled Cardboard Beds at 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela
Amazon India is set to implement a sustainability-driven initiative at the 2025 Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, by providing attendees…
Retail India News: Amazon Withdraws from Shoppers Stop, Selling Stake for Rs 276 Cr
Global e-commerce giant Amazon has officially exited Shoppers Stop, selling its 4 percent stake in the retail chain for Rs 276 crore through an open…
Amazon India Expands Consumer Awareness Campaign with Mission GraHAQ Phase 3
Amazon India has launched the third phase of its consumer awareness initiative, Mission GraHAQ, at SMBhav Summit 2024, its annual SMB event. This…
Retail India News: Amazon Enters India's Quick Commerce Market with 15-Minute Deliveries
Amazon is making a bold move into India’s rapidly growing quick commerce sector, with a promise to deliver everyday essentials within 15 minutes or…
Retail India News: Amazon India’s inaugural Black Friday sale goes live on 29 November
Amazon India is set to host its first-ever Black Friday event, bringing the globally renowned shopping extravaganza to Indian customers for the very…
Retail India News: Amazon India Celebrates Record-Breaking Success with Great Indian Festival 2024
Amazon India has announced that its month-long Amazon Great Indian Festival (AGIF) 2024 has emerged as the most successful shopping event in its…
Retail India News: Mamaearth Launches Light Moisturizing Creams for Winter Skin Care
As winter approaches, Mamaearth, a leading purpose-driven personal care brand in India, has launched its new range of Light Moisturizing Creams,…
Amazon India Partners with NCERT to Expand Retail Access to Textbooks Across India
Amazon India has partnered with the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) to increase the retail availability of textbooks…
{Funding Alert} Conscious Chemist Accelerates Growth with Rs 12 Cr Investment from Atomic Capital
Conscious Chemist has successfully raised Rs. 12 crore in funding from Atomic Capital. As part of the investment, Atomic Capital's Founder and…
Retail India News: Fixderma Unveils Innovative Moisturizer Range "Durave" for All Skin Types
Fixderma, India’s one of the leading brands in the pharmaceutical skincare sector, has unveiled its latest innovation—a groundbreaking moisturizer…
Samir Kumar Appointed as Amazon India's Country Manager
In an internal email, Amit Agarwal, Amazon's Senior Vice President for Emerging Markets, announced that Samir Kumar will take over as Country Manager…
Retail India News: Numour Joins Amazon Launchpad, Expanding Its Reach in the Skincare Tech Industry
Numour, one of India’s rapidly growing beauty tech brands, has been selected to join Amazon’s prestigious Launchpad program, marking a pivotal moment…
Retail India News: XYST Partners with Amazon, Nykaa, and Flipkart for Wider Reach
XYST, a premium skincare brand that is both FDA-approved and derma-certified, has announced a strategic partnership with some of India’s largest e-…
Indians Turn to Alexa for Relief Amid Record Summer Heat
As temperatures soared across India this summer, reaching record-breaking highs, many turned to their air conditioners (ACs) and the convenience of…
Amazon Beauty Debuts 'SkinCare Advisor' and Derma Store
Amazon Beauty is transforming the beauty shopping landscape with the introduction of three groundbreaking initiatives aimed at enhancing customer…
Retail India News: LANEIGE Rolls Out New Water Bank 'Barrier-Boosting' Moisturizers
LANEIGE, a functional beauty brand, has unveiled its newly revamped Water Bank Moisturizer trio as part of the '2024 Water Bank Global Campaign. '…
Retail India News: Amazon Fresh Expands Grocery Service to 130+ Cities Across India
Amazon India has announced the extension of its Amazon Fresh grocery service to more than 130 cities, offering customers a wide range of wet and dry…
Retail India News: Amazon Takes Over Video Streaming Platform MX Player
As a strategic move to broaden its offerings in India's flourishing video streaming sector, Amazon has reached an agreement to acquire MX Player.…
Retail India News: Primebook Expands Reach with Launch on Amazon
Primebook, a growing brand in the affordable Android laptop market, is set to launch its innovative laptops on Amazon starting June 3rd, 2024.…
Retail India News: Fix My Curls Receives Seed Funding from Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund
Fix My Curls, a prominent brand specializing in hair care for curly and wavy hair, has announced the successful completion of a seed funding round,…
Retail India News: Amazon.in Witnesses 4X Year-on-Year Surge in Consumer Electronics and Personal Computing Customer Visits in Patna
In a significant development, Amazon.in has observed a remarkable fourfold increase in customer visits for consumer electronics and personal…
Blaupunkt TV Forges Alliance with Amazon India, Targets 4 pc Market Share in Retail Expansion
German-rooted brand Blaupunkt TV, renowned for its sound quality and over a century of legacy, has joined forces with Amazon India as its new e-…
Retail India News: Nippon Paint India Enters E-comm Arena with Amazon, Flipkart, and JioMart
Nippon Paint India (Decorative), a leading name in the paint industry, is set to make its mark in the e-commerce landscape through strategic…
Retail India News: Amazon India and DGFT Join Forces to Enhance MSMEs and Drive E-commerce Exports Across Districts
In a significant strategic move aimed at fostering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and bolstering e-commerce exports, Amazon India has…
Retail India News: Amazon India Partners with IWAI to Pave the Way for Inland Water Transport
In a significant development, Amazon India and the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways…
Amazon India's Record-Breaking Retail Sale: 40 Lakh New Shoppers, 38,000 Sellers Soar High
After the month-long Great Indian Festival 2023, Amazon revealed that it had seen the best-ever shopping celebrations for its customers, sellers and…
Retail India News: Amazon.in's 'Dhanteras Store' for a Prosperous Festive Season
Amazon.in welcomes the most prosperous time of the year with its 'Dhanteras Store.' This curated selection offers customers in India a wide array of…
Retail India News: Amazon India Achieves Record-Breaking 48-Hour Shopping Event
Amazon India recently marked an unprecedented milestone by hosting the largest-ever 48-hour shopping extravaganza, welcoming an astounding 9.5 crore…
Retail India News: Amazon India Kicks Off Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 with ‘Amazon Xperience Arena’
Amazon India has announced the commencement of its on-ground engagement event, the ‘Amazon Xperience Arena,’ in Delhi NCR, marking the beginning of…
Retail India News: Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023 Promises Exclusive Deals and Shopping Experiences
The highly anticipated festive extravaganza in India, the 'Amazon Great Indian Festival' (GIF), is set to kick off on October 8th, 2023, with 24…
Retail India News: Amazon Drives Digital Growth, Empowers MSMEs, and Spurs Job Creation
Amazon India has unveiled significant progress on its commitments to foster economic development and digitization within India. The company proudly…
Retail India News: Aretto Innovative Kid's Shoes Now Available on Nykaa and Amazon
Aretto adored by over 10,000 parents, has accomplished a significant feat by introducing its patented line of children's shoes on prominent e-…
Retail India News: Amazon Hosts 3rd Edition of AmazeWIT Conference Empowering Women in Tech Space
Amazon, in line with its commitment to upskill and provide meaningful career opportunities to women in the technology space, hosted the 3rd edition…
Retail India News: Amazon Business Achieves Remarkable 56 pc Sales Growth during Prime Day
Amazon's B2B platform, Amazon Business, witnessed a significant 56 percent growth in sales during the e-commerce giant's recent Prime Day sale,…
Retail India News: Amazon India's Prime Day 2023 Breaks Records
Amazon India's 7th edition of Prime Day on July 15-16, 2023, proved to be the biggest and most successful Prime Day event to date. With a focus on…
Retail Indian News: Amazon Beauty's 'The Beauty Sale' Returns to India - Get Ready to #ShowUpGlowUpSaveUp!"
Amazon Beauty is set to launch the second edition of its highly anticipated retail event, 'The Beauty Sale,' in India from 22nd - 26th July 2023,…
Retail India News: Amazon Business Announces Exciting Deals and Offers for Prime Day 2023
Ahead of Prime Day 2023, Amazon Business, a leading retail platform, has revealed a range of enticing deals and offers across various categories,…
Retail India News: Westinghouse Collabs with Amazon to Launch New Range of Smart TVs
Westinghouse, a renowned American Electronics Brand, is set to unveil its latest addition to the television market, the W2 Series, featuring 32-inch…
Retail India News: Amazon Expands Beauty Category with The Launch of Global Beauty Store
E-commerce giant Amazon has announced the expansion of its beauty category in India with the introduction of the Global Beauty Store. This new store…
Amazon Beauty Unveils Global Beauty Store, Offering a Curated Selection of International Beauty Brands in India
Amazon Beauty has made an exciting announcement with the launch of its highly anticipated Global Beauty Store, a new storefront that brings together…
BindtBeauty Expands its Presence in India, Now Available on Amazon
BindtBeauty, a premium makeup brand known for its clean and high-quality products, has taken a significant step in its growth strategy by expanding…
[Funding Alert] Hopscotch Bags $20 mn Led by Amazon
Hopscotch has raised $20 million in a funding round led by Amazon, along with participation from Eduardo Saverin and existing investors such as…
Amazon India to Raise Seller Fees in Key Categories, Potentially Leading to Higher Prices for Customers
Experts are predicting that Amazon India will raise seller fees for various important categories such as apparel, beauty, groceries, and medicines.…
Amazon Fashion Unveils ‘Next Gen Store’ for Gen Z Shoppers
Amazon Fashion has launched the 'Next Gen Store', catering specifically to the unique needs of Gen Z shoppers. This one-of-a-kind storefront on A.I.…
Australian Brand Anko Marks its Digital-first Entry via Amazon India
Anko, a home and living products brand, has revealed its intention to enter the Indian market through digital channels and in association with Amazon…
Amazon Business Unveils Exciting Deals for MSMEs
Amazon Business today announced the commencement of an ‘End of Financial Year Sale’ to help its business customers complete all pending purchases…
Amazon Plans to Support 50 Indian D2C Startup Launch in International Markets in 2023
Amazon India announced the launch of the third season of Amazon Global Selling Propel Startup Accelerator (Propel S3) – an initiative designed to…
Amazon Aims to Shut 8 Go Stores to Cut Costs
As part of its cost-cutting effort, Amazon plans to shut eight of its Go convenience stores in the US. According to CNBC, the tech giant will close…
Amazon Fashion Unveils a Newly Curated Store ‘The Plus Shop’
Amazon Fashion announces the launch of ‘The Plus Shop’ – a newly curated store offering plus-size apparel from top brands in India. Celebrating…
Amazon CEO Doubles Down on Grocery Store Biz
Andy Jassy, Chief Executive of Amazon.com Inc, has vowed to double down on the e-commerce giant's struggling grocery store business, a report said.…
Amazon India Unveils Amazon Air
Amazon India has launched Amazon Air in the country to further enhance its transportation network and enable faster deliveries to customers. …
Amazon Plans to Lay Off Around 1,000 Employees in India
E-commerce company Amazon plans to lay off around 1,000 employees in India as part of its biggest retrenchment exercise across the globe, according…
Amazon Bags $8 bn Loan to Safeguard Against Economic Headwinds
E-commerce giant Amazon has secured $8 billion in Term Loan from DBS Bank, Mizuho Bank, and others, which will be used for 'general corporate…
Amazon Shuts Wholesale Distribution Business in India
Amid an exercise to wind up certain verticals as part of a global exercise to cut costs, Amazon announced it shut down its wholesale distribution…
Amazon to Lay Off 10,000 Employees Starting This Week
Amazon is reportedly planning to lay off thousands of its workforce, approximately 10,000 in corporate and technology roles starting this week. As…
Amazon Registers 80 Pc Buyers from Smaller Cities This Festive Season Sale
E-commerce platform Amazon India has recorded the highest growth in the festive season sale, with 80 percent of the buyers coming from Tier II and…
Amazon Among 314 Entities to Get Delhi Govt Approval for 24/7 Operation
Amazon India is among 314 applicants that have been granted approval to operate 24/7 in the national capital and a notification to this effect will…
Amazon Dismisses Redseer’s Latest Report
A recent report by Redseer Strategy Consulting states that Flipkart Group, together with Myntra, Shopsy, and many others, maintains its leadership…
Amazon Brings Live Shopping via Content Creators to India
Amazon rolled out its live commerce feature 'Amazon Live' in India where customers can directly interact with content creators and social media…
Amazon Business announces Great Deals for MSMEs Great Indian Festival 2022
Amazon.in’s biggest month-long celebration the Great Indian Festival started on September 23, and brings a host of never-seen-before deals and offers…
Amazon India Customer Base from Tier II, III Cities Jumps 2 Fold
Amazon India has recorded a two-fold jump in its customer base from Tier II and III cities during the first 36 hours of its festive season sale, said…
Amazon Ropes in Over 9,000 Sellers from NE
E-commerce giant Amazon India has said that more than 9,000 sellers from the Northeast have registered with the company and are doing business on its…
Amazon Launches Largest All-Women Delivery Station in Andhra Pradesh
Amazon India has launched its largest all-women delivery station in India, which will be operated by a Delivery Service Partner in Rajahmundry,…
Amazon, Flipkart to Begin Festive Season Sale from September 23
E-commerce majors Amazon and Flipkart will launch their festive season sales on September 23. While Amazon India will host 28 to 29 days of festive…
Amazon India Offers 50 pc Waiver on Selling Fee for New Sellers Ahead of Festive Season
Ahead of its Great Indian Festival sale during this year’s festive season, Amazon India on Monday said it is offering a 50 percent waiver on selling…
Amazon Names Propel Start-up Accelerator 2022 Winners, Announces $1M Rewards
Amazon India has announced the winners of the Amazon Global Selling Propel Startup Accelerator (Propel Accelerator) Season 2. Solethreads,…
Amazon Business Completes 5 Years of Empowering MSMEs in India
Launched in Sept 2017, Amazon Business completes five years of empowering MSMEs in India this year and helping them run their businesses more…
Amazon India Expands Offline Presence, Opens Largest Sortation Center in Gujarat?
In preparation for the upcoming festive season, Amazon India has announced the launch of its largest sortation center in Gujarat. Situated in Bavla…
We Aim to Digitize 10 mn Small Businesses, Create 20 Lakh Jobs in India by 2025: Amazon's Manish Tiwary
E-commerce giant Amazon India aims to digitize 10 million small businesses across the country, create 20 lakh direct and indirect jobs and enable $20…
Amazon India's Growth has Come at a High Cost While Profitability Remains Elusive
Nearly a decade later, Amazon India's report card is decidedly mixed, foreign brokerage Bernstein said in a report. India is often the dream-prized…
Amazon India Strengthens its Infrastructure Footprint in Pune Ahead of the Festive Season
Amazon India announced the expansion of its sortation and delivery network in Pune, Maharashtra in preparation for the upcoming festive season. With…
Amazon Opens New Delivery Station in UP
Amazon India announced the launch of a new delivery station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Spread across 22,000 square feet, the new station will…
Amazon Reduces its Private-Label Products as Sales Fall
Amazon Inc has started reducing the number of items it sells under its own brands amid weak sales, the Wall Street Journal reported. The company has…
New Amazon Shopping Cart Lets Users Scan and Pay to Skip Checkout Lines
Amazon unveiled an updated smart Dash Cart -- a shopping cart that helps users scan and pay for their purchases and skip the checkout line. In…
Amazon Business Unveils New Android and iOS App
Amazon Business has announced the launch of a new Android and iOS optimized app specifically designed to improve the procurement experience of…
Amazon Retail India Enters Gujarat to Source Directly from Farmers
In an endeavor to empower the farmers of Gujarat and offer high-quality fruits and vegetables to its customers, Amazon RetailIndia has launched its…
Over 85 Lakh Small and Medium Businesses Accept Digital Payments via Amazon Pay
As part of Amazon India’s endeavor to digitally enable small and medium businesses (SMBs) Amazon Pay announced that it has empowered over 85 lakh+…
Amazon Retail CEO Dave Clark Resigns After 23 Years
Amazon has announced that Dave Clark, its CEO of worldwide consumer business, is leaving the company after 23 years. Clark played a key role in…
Amazon Unveils Smart Commerce to Transform Local Stores into Digital Dukaans
At its flagship annual summit Amazon Smbhav, Amazon India announced the launch of Smart Commerce – a new initiative to transform local stores into…
Amazon Created Over 11.6 Lakh Jobs in India, Enabled $5 bn in Exports
Amazon India shared updates on its key pledges for India and announced that it has cumulatively created more than 11.6 lakh (1.16 million) direct and…
Amazon Plans to Log $20 bn Worth Exports from India by 2025
E-commerce giant Amazon announced it now aims for exports worth $20 billion from India by 2025, thus doubling its goal. In 2020, Amazon pledged to…
Saree Maker Shobitam Lunches on Amazon India
Shobitam Inc is a global direct-to-consumer online platform for ethnic fashion, with sarees, blouses, gowns, and fashion jewelry.  Based out of…
Amazon Acquires Social Commerce Startup GlowRoad
E-commerce giant Amazon has acquired women-focused social commerce startup GlowRoad reportedly in an all-cash deal.   An Amazon…
Amazon Unveils Smbhav Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022, Eyes to Enable Emerging Indian Startups
Amazon India announced the launch of the Amazon Smbhav Entrepreneurship Challenge 2022. Designed around the theme of ‘Make in India’, the initiative…
Amazon India Launches Initiatives to Celebrate Women-Led Small Businesses
 Amazon.in announced the launch of a new storefront to showcase about one lakh products from 800+ women-owned small businesses.  Part of a…
Amazon, MSME Ministry to Work Together to Enhance Production
MSME minister Narayan Rane has said that his ministry along with e-commerce firm Amazon will work together to enhance production in the country and…
Amazon Signs Deal for 2.5 mn sqft Warehouse Space in 4 Months Across Mumbai
An affiliate of e-commerce major Amazon India has signed on 2.5 million sq.ft .of warehouse space in the last four months across Mumbai. …
Amazon's Cumulative Product Shipments from India Touches $3 bn
E-commerce firm Amazon has facilitated shipment of products worth $3 billion from India in about six years time, a senior company official said…
Amazon Confirms Samara Capital Ready to Invest Rs 7,000 cr in FRL to Acquire Assets
Amazon has written to independent directors of Future Retail Ltd (FRL) confirming that Samara Capital "remains interested and committed" to…
Watsons Enters Exclusive Partnership with Amazon Singapore Offering Customers Two-Hour Same Day Delivery
Watsons embarked upon a first-of-its-kind exclusive partnership with Amazon in Singapore to launch a dedicated storefront on the world’s largest e-…