Amazon bullish on Uttar Pradesh market, to invest in expanding network

Akshay Sahi noted that UP was a 'critical locale' for Amazon, which has set up 2 large 'Fulfilment Centres' (FCs) in the state

Against the backdrop of the Indian e-commerce space getting more competitive with US retail chain Walmart buying a majority stake in domestic online marketplace Flipkart, the global e-commerce giant, Amazon on Thursdy said it was bullish on the Uttar Pradesh market both on the customer and vendor sides.

Amazon India director and head (prime) Akshay Sahi said the company would continue to invest in expanding its ‘fulfillment’ and delivery network to support the rapid growth in the state.

He noted that UP was a ‘critical locale’ for Amazon, which has set up 2 large ‘Fulfilment Centres’ (FCs) in the state,