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Amazon unveils Echo devices designed for Alexa+, Kindle Scribe, and more

Amazon at its fall hardware event unveiled a range of new products, including Alexa+, new Echo devices, Fire TV lineup, Kindle Scribe, Blink and Ring cameras

Sellers passed on over ₹100 cr in GST relief to customers: Amazon India

The performance comes as recent GST reforms reduced rates on appliances and electronics, enabling sellers on Amazon to pass through over ₹100 crore in savings to customers

Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle Prime deception allegations

Of that, $1.5 billion will go into a fund to repay eligible Prime subscribers and Amazon will not admit wrongdoing as part of the settlement, the FTC said

Amazon to pay massive $2.5 billion fine!Accused of duping millions: What really happened?

Amazon is set to pay a massive $2.5 billion settlement after the US Federal Trade Commission accused it of tricking millions of customers into signing up for Prime and making it unnecessarily

Amazon fall hardware event: Echo speaker, Vega OS-based FireTV expected

Amazon's fall 2025 hardware showcase is set for September 30 in New York, where the company may debut refreshed Echo speakers, Fire TVs with VegaOS, a Colour Kindle and more

India plans to ease foreign investment rules to boost e-commerce exports

India is set to ease foreign investment rules for e-commerce exports, allowing firms like Amazon to buy directly from Indian sellers and sell products overseas, boosting trade potential

Amazon to swap Android with in-house 'Vega OS' on Fire TV devices: Report

Amazon is expected to launch 'Vega OS', its own operating system, on new Fire TV devices at its fall hardware event on September 30, signalling a shift from Android

Festival season e-commerce sales jump higher as GST cuts boost demand

Consumer behaviour this season reflects a bullish sentiment, fuelled by GST-enabled price reductions that have lowered costs in high-ticket categories such as electronics and pushed festive demand up 23-25 per cent across metropolitan and emerging markets. The GST reforms, effective from September 22 -- the first day of Navratri --reduced tax rates in several high-demand categories, including large-screen TVs, mid-range fashion and furniture, providing direct price benefits to consumers. These changes have not only lowered retail prices but also encouraged shoppers to look beyond tactical discount-hunting towards more aspirational purchases, lifting participation from tier 2 and tier 3 cities and stimulating growth in discretionary spending. According to market research firm Redseer, the reduction of GST on large TVs from 28 to 18 per cent led to a 6-8 per cent fall in retail prices, boosting demand for premium models. Fashion items priced below Rs 2,500 now attract just 5 per cent

Flipkart, Amazon race in premium ecommerce with iPhones, fast delivery

Flipkart, Amazon and Bigbasket reported record festive sales of iPhones and premium devices, with fast deliveries and GST reforms boosting growth in metros and Tier-II cities

Amazon faces trial over allegedly tricking customers for Prime subscription

A federal trial beginning in Amazon's hometown this week is set to examine whether the online retailing giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime service and made it difficult to cancel after they did so. The Federal Trade Commission sued Amazon in U.S. District Court in Seattle two years ago and has alleged more than a decade of legal violations, including of the Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act, a 2010 law designed to help ensure that people know what they're being charged for online. Jury selection began Monday, with opening statements to follow. Prime provides subscribers with perks that include faster shipping, video streaming and discounts at Whole Foods for a fee of USD 139 annually, or USD 14.99 a month. It's a key and growing part of Amazon's business, with more than 200 million members. In its latest quarterly report, the company in July reported more than USD 12 billion in net revenue for subscription services, which is a 12% increase from the same .

Amazon vs Flipkart: The festive sale battle is here; what to expect | Festive sale | Discount | GST

Amazon’s Great Indian Festival and Flipkart’s Big Billion Days are back on September 23, 2025.

Amazon starts sale for Prime members: Top deals on phones, TVs, laptops

Amazon's Great Indian Festival 2025 starts today for Prime members and tomorrow for others, while Flipkart's sale goes live tomorrow, offering deals on electronics, laptops, TVs, and more

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for ₹1.2 trillion festival battle

E-commerce giants mobilise round-the-clock operations with food, entertainment as India's shopping season is projected to grow 27 per cent

Amazon doubles same, next-day deliveries in Assam amid rising demand

E-commerce major Amazon said it has doubled its product deliveries in the same and next day categories in Assam, while also registering an increase in demand for premium products. More than 10,000 sellers from Assam have also benefited through Amazon, reaching out to customers across the country, a company official said. "Amazon India is gearing up to meet rising customer demand in Assam, especially Guwahati, bringing customers unmatched value, speed and selection," Pallavi Singh, senior manager, Amazon Prime India, said here. She said this festive season, premium products in the Amazon fashion and beauty categories are being preferred by customers in Guwahati. "Watches and luxury beauty are seeing a 30 per cent year-on-year growth, driven by demand for metal strap digital and analog watches and moisture-rich beauty products. Demand for jewellery in Assam is also on the rise, growing 20 per cent year-on-year, with traditional Assamese designs continuing to be a customer favourite,"

Amazon Now to expand to over 300 dark stores by 2025 with ₹2,000 cr push

Amazon India will expand its Amazon Now network to more than 300 dark stores by end-2025, investing Rs 2,000 crore in storage, processing and delivery infrastructure

Amazon Great Indian Festival sale 2025 offers iPhone 15 for under ₹45,000

The much-awaited Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale 2025 is set to begin on Sept 23 especially for iPhone lovers. The Apple iPhone 15 will be then available for purchase under Rs 45,000

Judge dismisses Indigenous Amazon tribe's lawsuit against NYT and TMZ

A California judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Indigenous tribe in the Brazilian Amazon against The New York Times and TMZ that claimed the newspaper's reporting on the tribe's first exposure to the internet led to its members being widely portrayed as technology-addled and addicted to pornography. The suit was filed in May by the Marubo Tribe of the Javari Valley, a sovereign community of about 2,000 people in the Amazon rainforest. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Tiana J. Murillo on Tuesday sided with the Times, whose lawyers argued in a hearing Monday that its coverage last year was fair and protected by free speech. TMZ argued that its coverage, which followed the Times' initial reporting, addressed ongoing public controversies and matters of public interest. The suit claimed stories by TMZ and Yahoo amplified and sensationalised the Times' reporting and smeared the tribe in the process. Yahoo was dismissed as a defendant earlier this month. Murillo wrote in he

Amazon Seller Services revenue rises 19% as losses narrow sharply

Amazon India's marketplace arm posted Rs 30,139 crore revenue in FY25, with losses narrowing sharply to Rs 374.3 crore as marketplace and advertising growth boosted efficiency

Amazon's non-disclosure a fraud on CCI, regulator tells Supreme Court

CCI told the Supreme Court that Amazon's failure to disclose deal information under the Competition Act amounted to fraud, as the SC hears its appeal against a ₹200 crore penalty

Amazon schedules event for Sept 30: Echo speaker, Colour Kindle expected

The Amazon fall hardware event invite hints at Alexa Plus-powered Echo speakers, an upgraded Kindle with colour display, Fire TV, and more. Here's all you need to know