HYDERABAD: As the world celebrates Women Entrepreneurship Day, Hyderabad continues to emerge as a city where women-led small businesses are bringing fresh ideas, purpose-led innovation, and consumer-first thinking to digital commerce. From nutritious baby food to sustainable household products, women entrepreneurs here are using Amazon as a platform to scale their ideas and reach customers across the country.

Telangana continues to strengthen its position as a fast-growing digital commerce hub, with more than 57,000 sellers operating on Amazon from across the state. The ecosystem also includes over 18,000 Local Shops in Telangana on Amazon, enabling neighborhood stores to expand their reach beyond their immediate communities and serve customers nationwide.

Gaurav Bhatnagar, Director, Sales, Amazon India, said: “At Amazon, we’re humbled to play a part in empowering women-led brands that are turning their ideas into sustainable, high-growth businesses. This Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we celebrate the sellers who are using Amazon’s digital tools, training, and marketplace programs to make online selling more lucrative than ever. As more women embrace the digital economy, we remain committed to supporting their journeys by helping them scale, reach customers nationwide, and unlock the full potential of their businesses.”

Among Hyderabad’s most inspiring stories is Harshi’s, founder of Rorosaur, a brand built around the idea that nutritious and convenient baby food should be easily accessible for Indian parents. A computer science engineer and Wharton MBA, Harshi spent years observing how Indian families struggled with preparing multiple meals a day for infants while still wanting nutrient-rich, digestible food. Despite India’s rapid development, she realized the country lacked ready-to-eat, wholesome baby food options — especially those rooted in Indian dietary traditions.

“Nutrition has been at the centre of everything from day one,” Harshi says. Named after “roro,” meaning brain, the brand reflects her belief that 80–90% of a baby’s brain development happens before age two. Rorosaur’s flagship products are the World’s first grain-based ready-to-eat purees — inspired by what Indian households truly feed their babies, such as khichdi, ragi porridge, and sattu maavu. Using only natural ingredients and no synthetics, the brand focuses on easy-to-digest formulations that solve the common discomfort babies face with complex carbohydrates. Over time, Rorosaur has also expanded into porridge powders and Yogurt-based snacks designed for nutrition, digestibility, and convenience.

Harshi credits Amazon for playing a pivotal role in Rorosaur’s early growth. Just a few months after onboarding, Amazon’s Launchpad team helped her optimize listings, understand customer behavior, and adopt the right offers for scale. The IXD supply-chain program also helped streamline her logistics by centralizing dispatches through a single facility. “I’m not from an e-commerce background, so that early support really helped us get the kickstart we needed,” she says. “Today, Amazon is the most important marketplace for us, and we’re excited to deepen this relationship going forward.”

Stories like Harshi’s highlight a larger shift taking place in Hyderabad — where women are building purpose-driven businesses that reflect both modern aspirations and local needs. Supported by digital tools and a fast-growing entrepreneurial culture, they are shaping what the future of consumer innovation looks like.

On Women Entrepreneurship Day, their journeys stand as a reminder that empowerment in Hyderabad is being built in kitchens, home offices, and small production units — one thoughtful idea at a time.

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Under the MOU, Amazon India will share relevant job openings with AWPO, which focuses on the three pillars of the military community 1. Veterans, 2. Military spouses and 3. War widows – for employment opportunities. Amazon will also conduct awareness sessions, including webinars and workshops, to guide prospective applicants through available roles and career progression opportunities within the company.

“At Amazon, our commitment to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace is paramount. We recognize that veterans and military spouses exemplify Leadership Principles such as Bias for Action, Ownership, and Deliver Results—bringing operational excellence, mission focus, and leadership that align strongly with Amazon’s culture. This partnership with the Army Welfare Placement Organization is a vital step in deepening our support for ex-service personnel, military spouses, and war widows, providing them with meaningful career opportunities that leverage their unique strengths and experiences. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Army for enabling this strategic partnership,” said Deepti Varma, VP – People Experience and Technology at Amazon Stores India, Japan, and Emerging Markets.

This collaboration is aligned with Amazon’s global commitment to supporting military families through initiatives such as the Military Spouse Fellowship Program and the Military Hiring Program, which provide career pathways, mentorship, and flexibility for veterans, including spouses.

Speaking about the MoU, Maj Gen Ajay Singh Chauhan, Shaurya Chakra, Sena Medal (Retd.), Managing Director at Army Welfare Placement Organization, said, “The AWPO is deeply committed to the welfare of our service personnel and their families. Our collaboration with Amazon India significantly strengthens our mission to connect deserving veterans, military spouses, and war widows with meaningful employment opportunities. These individuals bring exceptional resilience and a diverse range of skills to the workforce. This partnership establishes a structured pathway for them to access corporate roles, fostering economic independence and enhancing their overall well-being. We sincerely appreciate Amazon’s recognition of the valuable skillsets and unwavering dedication of military veterans, spouses, and war widows to bring them into their organization.’’

Amazon has already successfully integrated hundreds of military veterans into its workforce in India. The company offers specialized career support, including tailored interview preparation, peer mentorship networks like ‘Warriors At Amazon’, and career advancement pathways designed for the military community.

The initiative also reflects Amazon’s broader commitment to foster an inclusive workplace by expanding opportunities for all underrepresented communities—including women, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and now military spouses and war widows. The MoU is another step towards enabling diverse talent to thrive across Amazon’s vast network of roles spanning multiple functions and job families.

Sharing her experience with Amazon as an employee of 8 years and a military spouse, Priyanka Bali, Senior Product Manager, Amazon Devices, shares, ”Being a military spouse comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining career continuity through frequent relocations and transitions. Amazon’s flexibility and support have allowed me to build a stable, fulfilling career while continuing to honor my family’s commitments to military service. It’s empowering to be part of a company that truly understands and values the military spouse community.”

Interested veterans, military spouses, and war widows can find more information about career opportunities at Amazon India by visiting the Amazon India Career Page: https://amazon.jobs/en/?cmpid=PR_OTIS203799C

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NEW DELHI: Amazon India today announced Auric, ISAK Fragrances, and Fix My Curls as the winners of Amazon’s Propel Global Business Accelerator Season 4. This program has been designed to provide dedicated support to emerging Indian brands in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) space to reach customers around the world using e-commerce exports. Auric, founded by Deepak Agarwal, ISAK Fragrances, founded by Vidushi Vijayvergiya, and Fix My Curls by Anshita Mehrotra, collectively awarded a $100K equity-free grant from Amazon to support their international growth ambitions. Building on the program’s success, Amazon India also announced the launch of Propel S5. The applications for the program are currently open and will close on 15^th July, 2025. Propel S5 will support up to 100 high-potential D2C brands.

As part of Propel Global Business Accelerator S5, Amazon has put together a dedicated mentorship board comprising Amazon leaders, VC partners, and seasoned industry experts. This board will work closely with emerging D2C brands, offering personalized resources, one-on-one mentorship, and workshops covering global demand trends and strategies for building a successful e-commerce export business. In addition, Amazon will host peer learning sessions featuring experienced entrepreneurs and Propel alumni, giving participating D2C brands a chance to connect, exchange insights, and grow within a thriving support network. The program will conclude with a demo day, where participants will have the opportunity to present their business ideas to top venture capital firms and potentially secure funding to scale their operations.

Srinidhi Kalvapudi – Head, Amazon Global Selling India said, “I would like to congratulate all the winners and finalists of Propel Global Business Accelerator Season 4. It’s inspiring to see such innovation and ambition to build global brands from across India, a testament to the rapid adoption of e-commerce exports. We are grateful for our partners’ support in creating this opportunity for Indian entrepreneurs. We will continue to empower businesses of all sizes to reach customers worldwide. Propel began with a vision to help emerging companies create globally recognized brands; over four years, we’ve supported over 120+ Indian D2C brands, including Minimalist, Sirona, Shumee, PLIX, Butterfly edu, Confec, among others. With Propel S5, we plan to support up to 100 Indian D2C brands launching globally this year, a key part of our commitment to drive $80 billion in e-commerce exports from India by 2030.”

Propel Global Business Accelerator Season 4 was launched in May 2024 in association with VC (venture capital) firms Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund, Peak XV Partners, Fireside Ventures, DSG Consumer Partners, IPV, V3 Ventures, and Elevation Capital. The fourth season got an overwhelming response with 900+ applications by D2C and emerging brands from 15+ cities across India. 54 D2C brands were selected as finalists, including brands like Auric, Isak Fragrances, Fix My Curls, and Lattooland, amongst others.

One of the winners of Propel Global Business Accelerator Season 4, Vidushi Vijayvergiya – Founder, ISAK Fragrances, said – “Amazon’s marketplace has been crucial to our vision in India, and the Propel program was the perfect guide for our global expansion. It truly has been the most wonderful opportunity to take our products worldwide. Propel helped us navigate every aspect of global selling, connecting us with industry leaders, VCs, and peers. These invaluable insights into global business and diverse customer preferences have given us the confidence to scale into multiple new international markets in the coming years.”

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“For a long time, Fishbowl was an idea in my head. Back then (2019 or thereabouts), I didn’t even think of writing in verse. As with ‘Uncontrollable’, I first wrote the whole book in prose. But Mahee’s parents are dead. She’s trying to cope with grief, guilt, a new family, a new school … more than any child should have to cope with. Would she have beautifully formed thoughts in structured prose? Of course not. And that’s how ‘Fishbowl’ in its verse form was born”, smiles Varsha.

Told in three distinct narrative voices, it is the story of a twelve-year-old girl, struggling to make sense of a world that seems to be crumbling around her. It is the story of grief and healing, loss and love.

“I am beyond grateful that it found a home with Sayoni Basu at Duckbill Books. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, the brilliant cover by Isha Nagar is what draws people to it. The book, as of today, is out in the world, and I can’t wait for you to read it”, says Varsha.

The 288-page book published by Duckbill Books, which is an imprint of Penguin Random House India, is priced at Rs.299, and available at bookstores and on Amazon.

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Amazon India continues to innovate to enable an ever-larger selection of fast, reliable, and convenient delivery options for customers across India. From pioneering next-day delivery in India, back in 2014, to the introduction to launching same-day delivery in 2017 for Prime members, we have continued to prioritize fast and reliable delivery across the largest selection of products. To ensure we cater to evolving customer needs, we have strengthened the selection of items available for same-day and next-day delivery. Today, Prime members get free, unlimited same-day delivery on more than 10 lakh items and next-day delivery on more than 40 lakhs items on Amazon.in.

Globally, after delivering at our fastest speeds ever in 2023, Amazon has set a new delivery speed record for Prime members, with more than 5 billion items arriving the same or the next day, so far this year (2024) In India, so far in 2024, nearly 50% of all Prime member orders across a wide selection of products from eyeliners to baby products, to garden tools, to watches, to phones, have arrived the next-day, same-day, or faster. 

Prime has grown over the years to include savings, convenience, and entertainment all in a single membership. Prime members now enjoy special deals on shopping events like Prime Day and Amazon Great Indian Festival, as well as award-winning entertainment with Prime Video, unlimited ad-free access to millions of songs and top podcasts with Amazon Music, free games with Prime Gaming, books and magazines with Prime Reading, and 5% cashback on Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card while shopping on Amazon. In addition, members can also earn unlimited 2% reward points on payments at 100+ Amazon Pay partner merchants and 1% reward points on all other payments, across 35 cities in India.

We’ve evolved to make customers’ lives easier by ensuring a wide selection for them to shop for things they need and love while ensuring they get it quickly. Here’s how:

• We’ve continued to strengthen our focus on delivery speeds for Prime members with the expansion of our same-day delivery network. Today, twice as many Prime members receive same-day deliveries versus the same period in 2023.

• Our fulfillment centers provide storage space to lakhs of sellers across 15 states. We have sortation centers across 19 states working with over 1,950 delivery stations operated by Amazon and local entrepreneurs, and our 28,000 third-party delivery partners to deliver smiles to customers across the country. Amazon India delivers 100% serviceable pin codes.
• With the help of AI, we’ve been able to serve customers faster at scale. We’ve leveraged the power of machine learning to expand the selection of products and recommended sellers to move the selection closer to customers for them to order and re-order consistently.
• We’re delivering at faster speeds on the widest and largest selection of products to our Prime members, while also improving the overall safety of our employees. Delivering packages faster isn’t about moving faster inside our facilities— it’s about optimizing our structure and product placement. We’ll continue to make our workplaces safer, even as we get faster.

“We’re continuously innovating to bring new levels of convenience, value, and delivery options that work best for our customers. Through operational innovations to increase same and next-day deliveries, we’ve put products that our customers need and want as close as possible to them. We’re immensely proud of our progress so far, but we know there are ‘miles to go’ and much more that we can innovate to continue delivering smiles to our customers,” said Akshay Sahi Director and Country Head, of Amazon Prime, Delivery Experience, India.

What was true when Amazon was founded remains true today: customers want a wide selection, low prices, and fast delivery. Amazon is expanding selection and delivering faster than ever and remains committed to those core customer values.

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BENGALURU: Amazon India announced that Prime Day 2024 was the biggest Prime Day shopping event ever, with record sales and more items sold during the two-day event than any previous Prime Day event. Not just that, the 8th Prime Day witnessed the highest number of Prime members who ever shopped during any Prime Day. 24% more Prime members in India shopped vs Prime Day 2023, making it the highest-ever Prime member engagement during the event. Prime Day 2024 also witnessed the highest-ever Prime membership signups in the two and half-weeks leading up to Prime Day.

Akshay Sahi, Head of Amazon Prime, Delivery and Returns Experiences, India and Emerging Markets said, “We would like to thank our sellers, brands and bank partners for helping us deliver the biggest ever Prime Day in India. Prime members purchased more items than any previous Prime Day shopping event, and we recorded the highest number of same-day deliveries. We love helping our customers save big, and Prime Day is the ultimate celebration of value, fast deliveries, great deals, new launches, and blockbuster entertainment that the Prime membership provides.”

Prime members shopped from thousands of new products launched by over 450+ top Indian & global brands such as Intel, Samsung, OnePlus, Honor, iQOO, Bajaj, Agaro, Ecovacs, Crompton, Sony, Mokobara, ITC, Fossil, Puma, Motorola, and Boat to name a few and 3,200+ new product launches from small and medium Indian businesses like Behoma, Dream of Glory, Orika Spices and others. Prime members from across India shopped for cross-category products like shoes, clothes, smartphones, top-load washing machines, pet foods, groceries, etc. Interestingly, 2 out of 3 Prime members shopped from non-metro cities.

This Prime Day interesting customer trends and consumption patterns emerged across categories. Over 70% of the demand for Smartphones came from Tier 2 & 3 cities, Apple iPads saw 23x growth in sales and Samsung Galaxy Tabs saw a surge of 17x in sales vs the previous Prime Day. Home Entertainment witnessed 26% growth in sales vs last Prime Day as members enjoyed shopping from brands such as Sony, Samsung, Xiaomi, TCL & LG. In Amazon Fresh, Muesli, Eggs, Seeds & Dry Fruits emerged as the top breakfast choices for India with a 1.6x growth YoY vs last Prime Day. Customers couldn’t get enough of Beauty offers on Prime Day deals, with makeup and skincare brands spiking upto 3X YoY, led by brands like Sugar Cosmetics, Lakme, and Maybelline. Quirky colors and multi-functional travel luggage bags saw a 10X growth from D2C brands across like Mokobara, Nasher Miles, Safari American Tourister, etc. Laptops, headphones, speakers, and computer accessories saw up to 20% growth in sales compared to Prime Day 2023. New launches in smartphones witnessed great traction among customers with iQOO Z9 Lite 5G, Samsung Galaxy M35 5G, and OnePlus Nord CE4 Lite 5G emerging as top-selling new launches.

Prime Day 2024 was a resounding success for small and medium businesses (SMBs) across India. The number of SMBs receiving a sale during Prime Day 2024 reached an all-time high across all editions, with over 30% increase compared to last year. More than 65% of SMBs receiving a sale during Prime Day 2024 were from tier 2-3 cities and beyond. small and medium businesses, including women entrepreneurs, weavers, and artisans, sold over 1,600 units per minute during the event.

Vineet Gehani, Sr. Director – PC Category, HP India Sales Pvt Ltd. says, “We are extremely happy to have been associated with Amazon’s Prime Day this year. The success of the event was a testament to our growing partnership with Amazon.”

Nipun Marya, Chief Executive Officer – iQOO says “We are humbled with the tremendous success of our iQOO smartphones during the Amazon Prime Day 2024 sales. Our products have consistently received high ratings on the platform, which is a testament to our commitment to providing high-performance smartphones. Our latest offering, iQOO Z9 Lite 5G, received an overwhelming response, becoming the No.1 best-selling smartphone* across price segments during Prime Day 2024. Amazon has been an essential partner of our journey since our inception in India, and our partnership has continually grown stronger over the years to serve customers pan-India” (*by sales volume)

Sangeet Agarwal- Co-founder of Mokobara said “This marks our second year launching products on Amazon Prime Day, and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary! We’ve seen a remarkable 10x increase in overall sales vs BAU justifying the prime customer-only promotions offered. Prime Day has undoubtedly been instrumental in our growth strategy, and we’re excited to build on this success and continue delivering exceptional experiences to our customers in the future.”

Highlights from Prime Day 2024

Shopping

• Growth for Premium Smartphones (>INR 30,000) continues with more affordability options available for customers such as No Cost EMI & Amazon Pay Later. iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G and OnePlus 12R were among the top 3 premium smartphones customers bought this Prime Day’24
• Consumers on Amazon Fresh continued to show their love for summer fruits like mangoes (2.8x YoY) and melons (2x YoY). A growth of 1.6x was also observed in tropical and exotic fruits primarily driven by 20x growth in Thai Guava and 3.6x growth in Avocados (over last year).
• Amazon Fresh consumers also showed higher adoption of healthier choices resulting in a YoY growth of 3x and 1.5x respectively in Mineral supplements and Sports supplements (Protein powders).
• Customers loved shopping from our vast collection of smartwatches and premium watches, witnessing up to 9X spike, especially from smartwatch brands like Titan Smart, Fastrack Smart & premium brands like Seiko, Boss, and Michael Kors.
• Apparel saw a 5X increase in the D2C selection across brands like Fablestreet, Pant Project, & Circus, KETCH, The Indian Garage & Co., and Snitch
• Our premium sports shoes category featuring brands like New Balance, Saucony, and Under Armour witnessed a 3X spike.
• 5 units of luxury perfumes were sold every minute with brands in fragrances spiked up to 4X YoY, with customers loving our offers on Calvin Klein, Davidoff, Guess, and more.
• Prime members shopped from top brands such as LG, Samsung, IFB, Bosch, and Haier and upgraded to premium appliances through affordability options of NCEMI, Bank discounts and exchange offers
• We saw customers choosing products with higher capacities and premiumization with the latest features. For example, we sold 2X Side by Side Refrigerators and 9X High-capacity Front loads Washing Machines compared to PD23
• There is a growing customer interest in products catering to children’s learning development and safety. Strong growth was witnessed in the premium Toys category with Lego spiking 13X vs Prime Day 2023, premium electric ride-on spiking 25X vs Prime Day 2023
• Haircare portfolio saw a 6X spike led by customer’s favorite Dyson Airwrap (12X spike) underscoring a rising need for high-quality at-home styling devices and a growing willingness to invest in premium products.
• It’s a good trend to see children’s reading interest on the rise. Fiction, non-fiction & children’s boxsets spiked 5X vs last Prime Day, driven by the most loved Harry Potter book set and deals on notable new launches like Sudha Murty’s Gopi diaries, Amar Chitra Katha story books & more.
• We saw Indian parents increasing inclination in premium baby care products growing +80% YoY. Baby lotions grew by +54% vs LY, while massage oils grew by +72% vs LY, reflecting a rising preference for traditional care practices blended with modern convenience
• Prime members enjoyed big savings on Fire TV Stick making it the second-most purchased product across Amazon.in this Prime Day.
• Prime members continued to make their lives easier with Alexa. Echo Pop and Echo Dot (5th Gen) were purchased 23x and 4x versus last year, respectively.
• Customers also showcased increased awareness towards hygiene & personal care wherein the men’s grooming category grew by 2.3x and feminine hygiene grew by 1.7x
• Overall consumer electronics and personal computing category saw 13% growth in sales compared to Prime Day 2023. During Prime Day, Intel Core Ultra powered Laptops saw an 18X growth in sales vs last Prime Day
• Apple iPads saw 23x growth in sales and Samsung Galaxy Tabs saw a surge of 17x in sales
• Within cameras, action cameras grew by +70% vs last Prime Day
• We also 37% growth in stationery products sold over last year’s Prime Day
• This Prime Day, Home, Kitchen, and Outdoors categories grew 45%+ vs last Prime Day. Strong growth was seen across all key business units like Kitchenware, Home Appliances, Electric vehicles, Home Décor, Sports, Outdoors, and Furniture.
• The strong growth in air fryers (1.65x) led by Agaro and Philips, and water purifiers (1.7x) led by Urban Company and Eureka Forbes, indicates a heightened consumer focus on healthier living and cooking.
• Similarly, a 1.5x YoY spike in treadmill sales, 2x growth in cycles, and 1.4x growth in badminton racket purchases point to customers’ growing commitment to a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Demand for convenient and efficient appliances is on the rise. The robust growth in robotic vacuums (2.75x) led by Dreame and Ecovacs, and in water heaters (1.35x) from Crompton, Bajaj, and V-Guard, underscores a rising need for appliances that simplify and automate household chores.
• Growing demand for two-wheelers online was seen.10x YoY growth in electric vehicles with 1.3 electric scooters (across Chetak, Vida, Green, etc.) sold every 2 minutes; launch of petrol motorcycles and scooters from Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp across 20 cities and a wide range of smart car accessories (105-162% YoY) indicates rising consumer interest in two-wheeler and car-related products.
• India seems to be gearing up to get fitter every day and with style! Premium sports shoes category featuring brands like New Balance, Saucony, and Under Armour witnessed a 3X spike vs last Prime Day. Within handbags, trending handbags from D2C brands like Zouk, and Miraggio witnessed a 2X spike vs last Prime Day.

SMB

• More than 65% of small and medium businesses receiving a sale during Prime Day 2024 were from tier 2 & 3 cities and beyond.
• The Launchpad program, designed to support emerging brands and startups, saw over 440 unique businesses receiving a sale this Prime Day.
• Over 75,000 Local Shop sellers participated in Prime Day 2024, offering more than 12 million unique products to customers across the country.
• This Prime Day, Local Shops sellers on Amazon.in significantly expanded their two-wheeler offerings. They launched a wide range of petrol motorcycles across various brands, leading to nearly 2,000 two-wheeler units sold by offline retailers within the two days of the event.

Amazon Pay

• Prime Day 2024 spending on Amazon Pay ICICI bank credit card was 50% higher than Prime Day 2023
• Prime members booked over 50 million km of domestic & international flights during this Prime Day
• Prime members booked hotels and homestays across 2,000+ destinations during this Prime Day

Entertainment & More

• In the month leading up to Prime Day 2024, Prime Video premiered 15 series and movies across 5 languages with overwhelming response across the length and breadth of the country. Customers from 4,665 towns and cities tuned in to watch Prime Video’s Prime Day line-up. 
• The highly anticipated Mirzapur Season 3, a Prime Day 2024 release, became the most watched show ever on Prime Video in India. The new season featured in the Top 10 Trending lists on Prime Video in over 85 countries and territories worldwide on the launch weekend itself!
• Prime Video continued to make global entertainment more accessible for Indian customers with international Prime Day titles receiving viewership from over 98% of India’s pin codes.
• With viewers from over 200 countries and territories watching Indian titles that were released as part of Prime Day, Prime Video continued to be the global showcase for Indian stories.
• Prime members listened to music in over 100+ languages during Prime Day on Amazon Music. The most streamed song by Prime members was Akhiyaan Gulaab (From “Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya”). The playlists most listened to by Prime members were 50 Most Played (India & Hindi), Ultimate Love Songs (Hindi) & Desi Vibes. Amazon Music launched exclusive Artist videos for Prime customers which included Artist Diaries featuring Jonita Gandhi, Armaan Malik, Devi Sri Prasad, and Vishal Mishra where Jonita Gandhi’s Artist Diaries quickly became the most watched video on Amazon Music. 4 exclusive Podcasts were also launched first on Amazon Music (Cyrus Says, Be A Man Yaar Season 2, Insta Love Season 2 & Darawani Daastanien) & Prime members streamed podcasts in Hindi, English and many more languages, where the most streamed podcasts were The Stories of Mahabharata and Desi Crime.

Every day made better with Prime 

Amazon Prime is designed to make your life better every single day as it provides the best of shopping, savings, and entertainment in one single membership. In India, members get free unlimited Same-Day delivery on 10 Lakhs products, and Next-Day delivery across 40 Lakhs products on Amazon.in, access to exclusive deals, early access to shopping events, exclusive access to Prime Day; and unlimited access to award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime Video, unlimited ad-free access to millions of songs in 20+ languages, 15+ million podcast episodes with Amazon Music, a free rotating selection of more than 3,000 books, magazines and comics with Prime Reading, access to monthly free in-game benefits with Prime Gaming. Prime members also earn unlimited 5% cashback on all purchases on Amazon.in using the Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card. Go to www.amazon.in/prime  to learn more about Prime.

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BENGALURU: Amazon.in today announced the launch of Creator University and Creator Connect. Creator University is an education program designed to equip content creators with the tools and knowledge necessary to prosper within the dynamic creator economy. The program will cater to a broad spectrum of content creators, encompassing both established and aspiring influencers. Through a curated selection of resources, the program provides participants with the foundational knowledge and practical strategies to cultivate a sustainable business in the Amazon marketplace.

Creator Connect is a series of in-person events designed to foster connections, learning, and growth for creators within the Amazon ecosystem. These events are strategically timed around major sales and Amazon initiatives to achieve two goals: generate excitement for upcoming promotions and attract new creators to the Amazon Influencer Program. Creator Connect offers a variety of interactive experiences, including workshops led by influencers, opportunities to meet with Amazon leaders and established creators, product showcases, trend discussions, and more. The first Creator Connect event, “A Summer Escape,” kicks off on June 3rd, 2024 in Mumbai and will focus on building a community of fashion and lifestyle creators coinciding with Amazon Fashion’s Wardrobe Refresh Sale.

“At Amazon, we recognize the immense influence content creators have on today’s consumers. Creator University and Creator Connect is our way of empowering these creators, both established and aspiring, with the tools and knowledge they need to thrive within the Amazon ecosystem. Through these programs, creators will gain valuable resources, connect with industry leaders, and build a sustainable business on our platform. We are committed to fostering a collaborative community where creators can learn from each other and drive informed purchase decisions for our customers,” said Kishore Thota, Director, of Shopping Experience, India & Emerging Markets, Amazon.

Some of the key benefits of Creator University include:

• Expansive Educational Curriculum: Creator University offers a treasure trove of informative content, meticulously designed to address the multifaceted needs of content creators. This comprehensive curriculum incorporates in-depth video tutorials, informative articles, and interactive workshops, encompassing a wide range of topics – from cultivating a robust audience to optimizing content for optimal performance within the Amazon ecosystem.
• Insights from Industry Leaders: Gain invaluable knowledge gleaned from the experiences of established Amazon creators and industry veterans. Creator University offers insightful case studies and testimonials, providing participants with a unique opportunity to learn from the successes and challenges of others.
• Actionable Strategies for Success: Creator University empowers participants with practical guidance on every facet of content creation on Amazon. Learn how to identify the perfect products to recommend, craft compelling and engaging content, and effectively drive targeted traffic to Amazon.
• Fostering a Collaborative Community: Creator University fosters a vibrant community of creators, providing a platform for connection and collaboration. Engage in insightful discussions and forge valuable connections through dedicated forums designed to encourage knowledge exchange and peer support.

In recent years, Amazon has introduced several programs for Content Creators. In 2022, Amazon.in introduced Amazon Live – a unique live shopping program on Amazon.in where customers can directly interact with content creators who showcase products, answer customer questions in real time, run polls, and offer limited duration deals. Amazon.in also has Amazon Influencer Program is a vital resource for influencers to monetize their content. Through this program, influencers gain access to tools that enable them to select and recommend Amazon’s products and services to their followers while earning commissions on qualifying purchases. Influencers can monetize their content by sharing their storefront URL or affiliate links, expanding their reach, and attracting new customers with their posted content. These initiatives underscore Amazon’s commitment to creating an enriched shopping ecosystem while empowering creators, influencers, and small businesses in the process.

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INDIA: BenQ, a leader in display technology solutions, has unveiled the SW242Q monitor, meticulously designed to meet the stringent color accuracy and precision demands of professional photographers, videographers, and creative artists. This cutting-edge 24.1-inch 2K display merges BenQ’s industry-leading color management innovations with a host of user-friendly features, empowering creative professionals to realize their artistic visions with true-to-life fidelity from concept to final output.

The SW242Q harnesses BenQ’s proprietary AQCOLOR technology to achieve an impressive 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, and 100% sRGB color gamut coverage. Its 16-bit 3D LUT, ΔE ≤ 1.5 color accuracy, and Calman Verified certification ensure the industry-standard color precision that creative professionals depend on. The monitor’s anti-glare, finely coated panel enables accurate soft-proofing, allowing photographers to preview printed colors faithfully on-screen before final printing.

To ensure color accuracy, BenQ’s third-generation Uniformity Technology precisely calibrates color and brightness across hundreds of screen zones, ensuring flawless consistency from corner to corner. The monitor’s HDR10 support and compatibility with various video formats such as 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0, along with compatibility with AJA and Blackmagic SDI devices, cater to the sophisticated needs of professional videographers.

“The SW242Q monitor is an expression of BenQ’s dedication to empowering creative professionals with cutting-edge solutions,“ stated Rajeev Singh, Managing Director, BenQ India and South Asia. “With its outstanding color accuracy, anti-glare panel, and efficient hardware calibration through Palette Master Ultimate, this monitor will not only enhance creative workflows but also ensure industry-leading results.“

Key Features:

• 24.1-inch 2K IPS Panel: Provides a resolution of 2560 x 1600 with a 16:10 aspect ratio and wide viewing angles, delivering sharp and vibrant images ideal for detailed work.
• Proprietary AQCOLOR Technology: Ensures exceptional color accuracy with 99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, and 100% sRGB coverage, catering to the color-critical needs of creative professionals.
• 16-bit 3D LUT and ΔE ≤ 1.5 Color Accuracy: Offers precise color calibration and consistency, verified by Calman certification, ensuring industry-standard results.
• Anti-glare, Fine-coated Panel: Minimizes reflections and allows accurate on-screen soft-proofing, enabling photographers to preview printed colors faithfully.
• 3rd-generation Uniformity Technology: Ensures flawless color and brightness consistency across the entire screen, enhancing the accuracy of visual content.
• HDR10 Support: Provides high dynamic range for richer color and contrast, compatible with various video formats including 4:4:4, 4:2:2, and 4:2:0.
• SDI Connectivity: Integrates seamlessly with AJA and Blackmagic SDI to HDMI devices, meeting the connectivity requirements of professional videographers.
• Hardware Calibration: Utilizes the new Palette Master Ultimate software for precise and efficient color calibration, maintaining color accuracy over time.
• Paper Color Sync: Facilitates seamless color matching from on-screen display to print, ensuring that printed output matches the on-screen preview.
• USB-C with 90W Power Delivery: Supports video, audio, data transfer, and device charging through a single cable, simplifying the workspace setup.

The SW242Q’s design seamlessly integrates several user-centric features, such as a leatherette base for securely placing cameras and lenses, an easy-carry handle for portability, improved cable management for a tidy workspace, and a 5-way navigation key with a dedicated information button for efficient color evaluation during retouching.

Price and Availability:

The BenQ SW242Q monitor is priced at Rs. 38,500 and is available at the BenQ India E-store, Amazon India, and leading photography retail outlets across India.

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Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to start planning your dream vacation. Picture this: the sun is shining, the waves are crashing, and the scent of adventure is in the air. But hold onto your beach hats, because we’re about to take your vacation planning game to a whole new level! With Amazon Pay, organizing your trip has never been easier. Say goodbye to the days of stressing over bookings and boring logistics and get ready to dive headfirst into a world of convenience and exciting rewards. From flights, cab, and hotel bookings, to funky travel gadgets, we’ve got the inside scoop on how to plan the perfect summer escape. So, buckle up, grab your sunscreen, and let’s plan your go-to summer destination with Amazon Pay!

Browse and Book Flights: Start by booking your travel tickets with Amazon Pay and enjoy upto INR 5000 off on international flights and upto 10% off on domestic flights, making the experience quick and hassle-free. What’s more, enjoy 5% additional cashback with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card and maximize your savings! So, let the beaches and mountains call you right away!

Upgrade your Stay: Once your flights are booked, it’s time to find the perfect place to stay. Whether you prefer a cozy vacation rental or a luxurious hotel, you’ll find plenty of options to suit your preferences and budget. Hop on to Amazon Pay to book your hotel accommodations and enjoy upto 30% off your bookings!

Don’t fret, the one-stop solution is here to the rescue! With the ease of booking cabs and one-click payments on Ola, and Uber, along with exciting rewards, check Amazon Pay Balance to make your family trips a lot more fun! Not just this, Prime Members can enjoy 5% cashback on their Uber rides.

Indulge In Fashion and Beauty Bliss: Make sure you have everything you need for your summer trip by shopping on Amazon.in with Amazon Pay. Turn heads with trendiest fashion clothes, sunglasses, fashion accessories, to beauty essentials such as moisturizers, eyeliners, kajal, primer, perfumes, foldable hair dryers, makeup kits, and so much more! The experience gets rewarding with 5% cashback for Prime customers with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card and 2% cashback for non-prime customers. What’s more, in case you don’t have a credit card, worry not! Pay via Amazon Pay UPI to enjoy assured rewards too! So, plan without any stress because beauty waits for no itinerary!

Stay connected with Travel Essentials: Stay connected while traveling by purchasing essentials such as travel bags, travel adapters, and noise-cancelling headphones on Amazon.in. Pay with Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card wherein Prime Members can enjoy 5% cashback and others can get 3% cashback on all their purchases. Further, from travel-sized toiletries to portable chargers and packing cubes, pay with Amazon Pay to make your experience convenient and rewarding.

Plan and enjoy the perfect summer getaway without any stress or hassle with Amazon Pay. So, start dreaming, exploring, and booking your next summer adventure today!

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NEW DELHI: BenQ, India’s leading DLP projector brand, is proud to announce the launch of its X300G Smart-LED portable Gaming Projector, poised to revolutionize the immersive gaming experience. Packing unparalleled 4K HDR visuals with true cinematic colors, low input lag of 4.1ms, 16W treVolo speakers & Bongiovi DSP chip, the X300G is exclusively available on Amazon India.

The X300G sets a new bar for gaming enthusiasts with its superior 3LED light source that guarantees vibrant and long-lasting color performance. Combined with 95% Rec709 color accuracy, it ensures actions translate instantly to the screen. Powered by DLP technology and boasting native 4K UHD resolution alongside powerful 2000 ANSI Lumens brightness, it delivers breath-taking visuals and deep contrasts, immersing you in every detail.

This compact gaming projector boasts specialized game modes for the RPG, FPS, and SPG genres, enhancing gameplay with tailored audio and visual settings. With stereo chamber speakers along with a patented passive radiator, real-time autofocus, and 3D keystone correction, the gaming projector offers a seamless setup for impromptu gaming sessions anywhere.

Powered by Android TV with Netflix pre-installed, the X300G unlocks a universe of entertainment beyond gaming. Its connectivity features include USB-A, USB-C, and HDMI 2.0 ports, providing versatility for various multimedia needs and gaming devices.

According to Rajeev Singh, Managing Director of BenQ India, “There are over 500 million gamers in India. With the X300G, BenQ is set to transcend traditional gaming, offering unmatched 4K HDR visuals, minimal input lag, and specific game modes tailored for RPG, FPS, and SPG enthusiasts in a compact package. Designed for the discerning gamer, it reflects our vision to redefine immersive gaming.“

Key Features:

• Unmatched 4K HDR Visuals: The X300G delivers unparalleled clarity and depth with high dynamic range, enhancing every detail for a true cinematic experience.
• Low Input Lag: Critical for immersive gaming, ensuring lightning-fast response times at 4.1ms (@1080p 240Hz).
• Vibrant 3LED Light Source: Offers a wide colour gamut and consistent brightness delivering true-to-life images and long-lasting lamp life (Up to 30,000 hrs in Eco mode).
• 95% Rec709 Cinematic Colors with 2000 ANSI Lumens Brightness: With 95% Rec709 color gamut, immerse yourself in gaming worlds with enhanced contrast and true-to-life colors
• Genre-Specific Game Modes: Optimised settings for RPG, FPS, and SPG enhance gameplay, providing the perfect balance for various gaming styles.
• 16W treVolo speakers with Powerful Bass: Explore a new dimension of gaming audio with BenQ’s CinematicSound technology, and its Bongiovi DSP chip, 8W x 2 stereo chamber speakers, and patented passive radiator.
• Android TV with Netflix: Unlocks endless entertainment options, making this projector a versatile addition to any home for all OTT needs.
• Hassle-Free Setup: Real-time auto 3D keystone and focus ensure quick alignment and clear images in seconds.
• Flexible Placement: 1.2x optical motorized zoom enables optimal placement without compromising image quality.

Price and Availability: The X300G gaming projector is going be available from 7^th March, 2024 on Amazon as an Amazon exclusive product with special introductory price of Rs. 1,52,490.

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