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Amazon India adds five fulfilment centres ahead of Prime Day - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Amazon India adds five fulfilment centres ahead of Prime Day - The Economic Times

Amazon India has expanded its network with five new fulfilment centres in Indore, Bhubaneshwar, Kochi, and Rajpura to boost delivery speeds ahead of Prime Day 2025. This expansion increases storage capacity by 1.8 million cubic feet and creates job opportunities. Amazon invested Rs 2000 crore to upgrade operations and enhance infrastructure. Prime Day 2025 is scheduled for July 12-14, offering early access to product launches across various categories for Prime members.

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Amazon India announces Prime Day 2025 dates

Amazon India announced that Prime Day 2025 will run from July 12 to July 14, marking the first time the event will span three full days. This annual event offers exclusive deals and discounts for Prime members across various categories, including electronics, fashion, home, and more. Prime members will also get early access to new product launches. An Amazon Prime membership in India costs Rs 1,499 annually, providing shopping and entertainment benefits.

Amazon Prime Video cracks down: Password sharing changes coming in 2025 | Mint

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Amazon Prime Video cracks down: Password sharing changes coming in 2025 | Mint

Amazon Prime Video is implementing password sharing rules in India, which will take effect from 2025. Subscribers will be allowed to log in to a maximum of five devices, including two TVs. Currently, users can log in to up to 10 devices with no specific sub-limits. This change follows the announcement that Amazon Prime Video will start showing ads during TV shows and movies in 2025. Amazon Prime subscriptions in India are priced at ₹1,499 annually, with options for quarterly and monthly subscriptions as well.

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Amazon Now expands quick commerce offering in Delhi after Bengaluru - The Economic Times

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