Amazon India announced its largest-ever expansion of its operations network ahead of the festive season, unveiling plans to add 20 fulfillment centres, six new sort centres, and at least 150 last-mile delivery stations across the country. The announcement was made on Monday as the company prepares to meet increased demand during the peak shopping period, according to livemint.com.
The expansion involves setting up new facilities that will be managed and operated by Amazon’s network of partners and employees. The company aims to strengthen its logistics capabilities by increasing the number of delivery stations, which serve as critical nodes for last-mile deliveries. This move is part of Amazon’s broader strategy to enhance delivery speed and service quality during high-demand periods, as detailed in the company’s official release reported by livemint.com.
This expansion comes amid growing competition in India’s e-commerce sector, where companies are investing heavily in logistics infrastructure to capture market share during festive sales. Amazon’s addition of 20 fulfillment centres and multiple sort centres is designed to improve inventory management and streamline order processing. Comparable investments by other major players have also focused on expanding delivery networks to reduce transit times and improve customer experience, according to livemint.com.
Amazon’s network expansion will be operational in time for the upcoming festive season, a critical sales period for e-commerce firms in India. The company’s announcement on September 14 highlights its commitment to scaling logistics capacity, with the new facilities expected to significantly boost delivery efficiency across key regions, as reported by livemint.com.