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Amazon set to cross $8 bn in exports from India by 2023, up 60% YoY

These developments are in line with the company's target of crossing the $20-billion mark in exports by 2025. This has been doubled from its previous target

Motorola launches Razr 40, Razr 40 Ultra flip phones with foldable displays

The Motorola Razr 40 ultra and Razr 40 will go on sale on July 15 from 12 pm on Amazon India, Motorola India online platform, Reliance Digital, and select other retail stores

PM Narendra Modi's US visit: Why Amazon, Google raised their India bet

While Amazon will be investing $2 billion a year for the next 7 years, Google looking to build on UPI-powered GPay for the platform's global expansion

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Cash-load at doorstep: Amazon Pay allows customers to deposit Rs 2000 notes

Amazon Pay said it KYC verified customers can hand over cash, including Rs 2,000 notes, to the delivery agent to load the same to their Amazon Pay balance during a cash-on-delivery order

Tata Power, Amazon India's most attractive employers in 2023: Randstad

Last year, the list was topped by Microsoft, followed by Mercedes-Benz and Amazon

Amazon launched its Lite membership plan in India at Rs 999 supporting ads

Amazon prime lite membership plan launched in India at Rs 999. It allows streaming of HD video content for up to two devices with ads.

Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen review: Brings sensors for smart routines, and more

The Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen is among the most affordable smart speakers with built-in accelerometer sensor, ambient temperature sensors, and ultrasonic motion detection tech

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Growing beyond years: From 100 to 1.2 mn sellers, Amazon turns 10 in India

Since 2013, when its India e-commerce operations first started, Amazon has invested over $6.5 billion

Amazon adds Echo Pop to India line of Alexa-powered smart speakers: Details

Priced at Rs 4,999, the Echo Pop has an entirely new semi-sphere form factor and is available in Green, Purple, White, and Black colours on Amazon India

Amazon now part of India's social fabric: Country Manager Manish Tiwary

'No change in intent to experiment with right framework or interest to invest in India', he says

UP police, Amazon India launch campaign to tackle online shopping scams

Uttar Pradesh police and Amazon are collaborating to explore several joint initiatives which will aim to empower consumers to shop online with greater confidence

Amazon announces 5G revolution sale on smartphones: Check deals and offers

Amazon said its Prime customers can unlock special offers and avail no-interest EMI scheme for up to 24 months. The sale is currently live and it will continue till the end of the month, May 31

Amazon defers offer letters to freshers till January 2024 amidst layoffs

As the tech giant continues to restructure its internal operations and continuing global layoff, new hires have also been impacted

Nearly 200,000 tech employees fired globally in 2023; more layoffs expected

According to recent data from layoff.fyi, a layoff tracker website, 702 companies have laid off 199,047 employees in 2023 so far worldwide

As employment picks up in India, IT sector lags in competition: Report

According to the report, the momentum in IT services has slowed down as against the banking and healthcare sectors. A 27 per cent decline in hiring activity was reported in the IT sector

AWS to invest Rs 1.05 trillion to boost cloud infrastructure in India

Amazon's cloud computing unit said its long-term commitment in India will reach Rs 1.36 trillion by 2030

Shopping from Amazon may get costlier as platform hikes seller commission

The move comes as the platform, like other tech companies, seeks to conserve cash and expand revenue channels in the midst of a global slowdown

Amazon implements India layoffs to reduce workforce globally: Report

The downsizing round is part of the layoffs announcement made in March by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, which was expected to impact 9,000 employees