Amid Coronoravirus outbreak, Amazon suspends non-essential product supplies
New York/IBNS: In a move to stock enough necessary items and free up inventory space amid the Coronavirus scare, Amazon.com Inc has announced to suspend sellers from sending non-essential products to its US and UK warehouses until April 5, media reports said.
Amazon to create one million jobs in India in next five years: Jeff Bezos
New Delhi/IBNS: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has said his company will create 1 million jobs across India by 2025.
Maharashtra: Demonstration held against Amazon, Flipkart for distorting local retail market
Kolhapur/UNI: Kolhapur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Wednesday staged demonstrations against e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart for allegedly distorting local retail market.
Amazon to invest USD 1 billion to digitise MSMEs
New Delhi/UNI: Amazon on Wednesday announced its plans to invest USD 1 billion to digitally enable micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and traders across India, including manufacturers, resellers, local offline shops, and brands, said company's founder and CEO Jeff Bezos here.
Amazon adds Hindi in Alexa virtual assistant
New Delhi, Sept 18 (UNI) E-commerce giant Amazon on Wednesday announced the inclusion of Hindi in its virtual assistant Alexa, allowing users to give voice commands in the country's major language.
E-commerce giant Amazon adds Hindi in Alexa virtual assistant
New Delhi, Sep 18 (UNI) E-commerce giant Amazon on Wednesday announced the support of Hindi in its virtual assistant Alexa, allowing users to give voice commands in the country's major language.
Amazon inaugurates its first owned and world’s largest campus building in Hyderabad, India
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IBNS): Located in Hyderabad’s financial district, Amazon on Wednesday inaugurated its largest campus building anywhere worldwide, as a continuing reaffirmation of how India continues to be a key market as well as talent hub for Amazon.
Amazon partners with Kudumbashree to empower women entrepreneurs from Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27 (UNI) Amazon India on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kudumbashree, a poverty eradication and women empowerment programme implemented by the State Poverty Eradication Mission (SPEM) of Kerala Government, as part of its pioneering program- Amazon Saheli.
Drug regulator issues notice to Amazon, Flipkart for alleged sale of spurious cosmetics
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IBNS) : India’s premier drug and cosmetics agency, Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued notices to e-commerce giants Flipkart and Amazon warning against the alleged sell of "spurious and adulterated" cosmetics including imported brands, and sought a reply within ten days, media reports said.
E-commerce's Cash-on-Delivery mechanism not authorised
New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday stated that the Cash-on-Delivery (COD) mechanism, on which maximum e-commerce purchases depend, is not authorised under Section 8 of the PSS (Payments and Settlements Systems) Act, 2007, media reports said.
Kolkata, Jan 12 (IBNS):Bharti Airtel, India’s largest telecommunications services provider, and Amazon India (“Amazon”) have come together to ring in an entertaining and exciting new year for customers.
Amazon launches Great Indian Sale
Bangalore, Aug 9 (IBNS): Online marketplace Amazon.in has announced that the Amazon Great Indian Sale has started from 12 am (midnight) on Aug 9 up to 11:59 pm on Aug 12 and will offer a selection of over 100 million products across various categories, including big brands, with irresistible deals at attractive prices.
Consumer responses positively to Honor 8Pro smartphone in India
Mumbai, July 16 (IBNS): The brand-new smartphone from the Honor portfolio powered by the Huawei, the Honor 8 Pro, is a veritable powerhouse of performance which has upstaged several other models within a couple of days of its sale opening on Amazon.
Seattle, Mar 28 (IBNS): Amazon on Tuesday announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire SOUQ.com, an e-commerce leader in the Middle East.
Amazon to invest $2 bn in Indian market
New Delhi, July 30 (IBNS): Leading e-commerce platform Amazon.com announced its plans to invest $2 billion in the Indian market, a top company official said.