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Amazon changes tac, talks of creating a million jobs in India
17 Jan 2020
Amazon chief Jeff Bezoz who on Wednesday spoke of investing $1 billion in India, changed tone on Thursday and said the company will create a million jobs in the country by 2025 after India’s commerce minister said Amazon’s investment, which aims at recovering past losses, is no favour for India
CCI probes alleged anti-trust practices by Amazon, Flipkart
14 Jan 2020
The anti-trust regulator has ordered a probe into allegations of exclusive sales, deep discounts and preferential treatment to certain sellers by the two e-commerce firms
Amazon India, Future Retail sign long-term business deal
06 Jan 2020
Under the agreement, Amazon India will become the authorised online sales channel for FRL stores, and FRL will ensure participation of its relevant stores and programmes on the Amazon India marketplace
Govt seeks details of top 5 sellers on Amazon, Flipkart
21 Oct 2019
Traders body CAIT alleges an unholy nexus among e-commerce firms like Amazon and Flipkart, brands, particularly in mobile, FMCG, electronics, electrical appliances, footwear, garments and various banks that tend to distort prices of different products on online portals
Amazon acquires 49% stake in Future Coupons
23 Aug 2019
The move by American giant Amazon to acquire a stake in Future Coupons is heating up the retail scenario in India, especially with Walmart also planning major expansion and Reliance Retail joining hands with small-time retailers
Amazon to acquire 10% stake in Future Retail
13 Aug 2019
Under the agreement, Amazon will have the option to buy more shares from Kishore Biyani, Future Retail’s founder and chairman, giving the US e-commerce firm an edge over rival Flipkart and the planned e-commerce venture of Reliance Retail
Amazon to close its China business, shift focus to India
19 Apr 2019
Amazon will now increasingly focus on the Indian market where it has invested billions in setting up infrastructure, including warehousing facilities