Prior to launching its Prime Video Service in India, Amazon signed a deal with Bollywood banner T-Series for its upcoming films, including the Bollywood remake of Jon Favreau's Chef. The Hollywood Reporter says that this is the second such deal struck by Amazon which is aiming to augment its local...
Amazon Exploring Growth Opportunities in India
Amazon India is avidly looking for future avenues of growth. Having committed to investing $3 billion into India , Amazon is now planning to convert its subsidiary Junglee into a platform for buying and selling second hand products. A study by the Associated Chambers of Commerce of India found that...
Amazon India to Launch 6 New Fulfillment Centers
Amazon India has invested in six new fulfillment centers that will be located in the cities of Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi, Jaipur and Mumbai, in anticipation of business in the upcoming festive season (late August to November). This move takes Amazon's footprint across ten states. Fulfillment by Amazon offers services to help businesses...
Four U.S. Companies Make Big Moves in India
During Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to the U.S. to address the joint meeting of members of Congress, several U.S. businesses announced investments into the Indian market, reports Huffington Post. Star India, a subsidiary of 21st Century Fox, announced it will invest an additional $5 billion in the country over...
Prime Minister Modi to Address USIBC on June 7
Ahead of his address to the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress on June 8, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, will address the U.S.-India Business Council’s 41st Annual Leadership Summit in Washington DC. As part of the USIBC annual summit, Modi will also participate in a roundtable with...
Amazon Mumbai Goes Offline for Ecommerce
In Mumbai, India, Amazon has set up Amazon Tatkal a specially designed studio-on-wheels offering a suite of launch services including registration, imaging and cataloguing services, as well as basic seller training. This service will allow Mumbai-based shop keepers to sell products like apparel, electronics, and books, through Amazon.in., reports the...