Amazon India is reportedly preparing to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce arm, Amazon Now, through 2030, marking one of its biggest bets yet on the fast-growing instant delivery market. The move comes as the company races to scale dark stores, improve inventory systems and use AI-driven demand forecasting to challenge entrenched rivals such as Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart.
Amazon India Plans $3 Billion Push Into Quick Commerce as Battle for Instant Delivery Intensifies
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RDU Global Correspondent
Retail & FMCG Desk
Bengaluru, India 4h ago•5 min read
Amazon India is reportedly preparing to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce arm, Amazon Now, through 2030, marking one of its biggest bets yet on the fast-growing instant delivery market. The move comes as the company races to scale dark stores, improve inventory systems and use AI-driven demand forecasting to challenge entrenched rivals such as Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart.
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