Amazon India

Out of 1000 start-ups that applied, from over 150 cities in India, 16 have been selected as finalists for Amazon's second season of Global Selling Propel Accelerator (AGSP), on April 14. The idea of the aforesaid initiative by Amazon India, is to provide a much needed support to emerging start-ups in India. The shortlisted companies will reportedly stand a chance to win $100,000 total equity free grant from Amazon.

E-commerce giant, Amazon India, on April 12 announced to bear the COVID-19 vaccination expenses of all its employees. Including partners in network ecosystem the company will ensure free COVID-19 jab to delivery service, partner associates, logistics partners and sellers listed since last year under the initiative. Notably, Amazon has launched an 'Amazon Relief Fund' in April 2020 for the Indian employees who were diagnosed COVID positive.… read-more

In a first, e-commerce giant Amazon will begin manufacturing operations in India through Chennai-based subsidiary of its manufacturing associate Foxconn Technology Group. With production commencing later this year, the device manufacturing line could produce Fire TV Stick in bulk annually. Besides, Amazon India chief Amit Agarwal on February 16 apprised IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad about the latest endeavour and affirmed its devotion to… read-more

The country of origin for the products marketed by the sellers on Amazon and Flipkart will now be listed as per government orders. The companies have asked the vendors to mention the country of origin, under the provisions of the Legal Metrology Act of 2009. However, questions have surfaced as to whether the country of origin of the marketplace should be listed or the wholesaler's.