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  • Bengaluru man orders Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 worth Rs 1.87 lakh from Amazon, gets tile instead

    A Bengaluru software engineer was shocked after receiving a tile instead of the Rs 1.87 lakh Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 he ordered from Amazon. The victim has filed a police complaint, and Amazon has refunded the amount as investigations continue.

  • Amazon CEO Andy Jassy finally reveals the reason behind laying off 14,000 employees

    Amazon CEO Andy Jassy finally reveals the reason behind laying off 14,000 employees

    Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s latest 14,000 job cuts were driven by a push to rebuild company culture and move faster, not because of financial pressure or AI hype.

  • Amazon shares soar 14% as cloud growth beats expectations

    Amazon shares soar 14% as cloud growth beats expectations

    The online retailer benefited as businesses continue to spend relentlessly on artificial intelligence software development

  • Some Amazon workers found out they were fired after early-morning text messages: Report

    Some Amazon workers found out they were fired after early-morning text messages: Report

    Amazon issued the pink slips before the employees reached their offices, a report by the Business Insider said

  • Amazon to cut about 14,000 corporate jobs

    Amazon to cut about 14,000 corporate jobs

    Amazon has been restructuring its workforce across multiple divisions in recent months, with piecemeal job cuts across its books, devices and services unit, as well as its Wondery podcast division

  • Amazon surpasses $20 billion in exports from India ahead of 2025 goal; targets $80 billion by 2030

    Amazon surpasses $20 billion in exports from India ahead of 2025 goal; targets $80 billion by 2030

    Indian exports through Amazon have surged across key categories — led by health and personal care (45 percent), beauty (45 percent) and toys (44 percent)

  • IIT graduate gets job at Amazon, father's one-word reply wins internet

    IIT graduate gets job at Amazon, father's one-word reply wins internet

    The techie's post quickly gained traction, with users across platforms finding the moment both relatable and reflective of a broader cultural theme: understated parental pride.

  • Jeff Bezos says his 10 years' work experience improved chances of Amazon's success

    Jeff Bezos says his 10 years' work experience improved chances of Amazon's success

    While some entrepreneurs have built billion-dollar startups without formal education or work experience, Jeff Bezos called them 'the exception'.

  • Amazon is testing AI-powered smart glasses to help delivery drivers work hands-free

    Amazon is testing AI-powered smart glasses to help delivery drivers work hands-free

    Amazon is testing AI-based smart glasses to enhance delivery efficiency, offering features like hands-free navigation, hazard detection, and parcel tracking, alongside new warehouse robots and AI tools.

  • Amazon layoffs ahead? Company plans to replace 600,000 jobs with robots by 2027

    Amazon layoffs ahead? Company plans to replace 600,000 jobs with robots by 2027

    Amazon plans to replace up to 600,000 U.S. jobs with robots by 2027, raising concerns about layoffs and the future of warehouse work.

  • How Vidit Aatrey, Meesho’s marathon man, turned pivots and discipline into an IPO-ready company 

    How Vidit Aatrey, Meesho’s marathon man, turned pivots and discipline into an IPO-ready company 

    From WhatsApp boutiques to a billion orders, Vidit Aatrey’s Meesho cracked India’s value-conscious market. It will be the first major horizontal e-commerce platform to go public in India. 

  • Amazon plans to replace more than 500,000 jobs with robots by 2033

    Amazon plans to replace more than 500,000 jobs with robots by 2033

    Amazon plans to replace more than 500,000 jobs with robots in its U.S. warehouses over the next decade. The move aims to cut costs, increase efficiency, and create new technical roles, but it also raises concerns about the future of traditional warehouse jobs.

  • IPO-bound Meesho in Rs 127-crore arbitration dispute with AWS over unpaid cloud bills

    IPO-bound Meesho in Rs 127-crore arbitration dispute with AWS over unpaid cloud bills

    Amazon Web Services has accused Meesho of non-payment and breach of contractual commitments. The e-commerce firm has hit back with a Rs 86-crore counterclaim alleging inadequate service and support

  • 5 biggest winners from Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025: MacBook Air, QLED TVs, and more

    5 biggest winners from Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025: MacBook Air, QLED TVs, and more

    Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025 wasn’t just another sale — it was a snapshot of how India shops and what the country is upgrading to. With over 276 crore customer visits, this year’s edition broke all records, and a few clear winners emerged across tech categories.

  • Amazon layoffs 2025: The e-commerce platform cuts 15% jobs in this department

    Amazon layoffs 2025: The e-commerce platform cuts 15% jobs in this department

    Amazon is reportedly planning to cut up to 15% of its HR staff as part of a new cost-cutting drive. The layoffs come as the company invests heavily in AI and data centers, even as it hires 250,000 seasonal warehouse workers ahead of the holidays.

  • ED offers Flipkart to close FEMA violation case by paying penalty, admitting mistake

    ED offers Flipkart to close FEMA violation case by paying penalty, admitting mistake

    The option was given by the Enforcement Directorate to Flipkart last week under the compounding rules of FEMA

  • CEO reveals how Jeff Bezos convinced him to quit Microsoft for 'tiny' Amazon in the 90s

    CEO reveals how Jeff Bezos convinced him to quit Microsoft for 'tiny' Amazon in the 90s

    David Risher, now CEO of Lyft, recalled that Bill Gates had the tried to talk him out of quitting Microsoft for Amazon. Gates reportedly called it the 'stupidest decision' he ever saw anybody make.

  • Amazon, Flipkart pass on over Rs 300 crore in GST rate cut benefits during festive sales

    Amazon, Flipkart pass on over Rs 300 crore in GST rate cut benefits during festive sales

    Flipkart & Amazon have taken several communication and tech enhancement measures to ensure that the GST reductions are passed on to customers.

  • Small towns power festive electronics boom; Apple, Samsung lead smartphone charge: Amazon India

    Small towns power festive electronics boom; Apple, Samsung lead smartphone charge: Amazon India

    Categories that benefitted from recent GST cuts — televisions, air-conditioners, and dishwashers — have posted outsized gains, underscoring the twin drivers of premiumisation and tax-led affordability

  • Amazon, Flipkart festive blitz fuels 29% YoY surge in first-week sales to record Rs 60,700 crore

    Amazon, Flipkart festive blitz fuels 29% YoY surge in first-week sales to record Rs 60,700 crore

    GST reforms, early access deals and a surge in Gen Z spending have turbocharged demand across categories, from smartphones to appliances.

  • Amazon’s fall event set for September 30: New Echo speakers, Kindles, and more expected

    Amazon’s fall event set for September 30: New Echo speakers, Kindles, and more expected

    Amazon is hosting its fall hardware event on September 30, where it’s expected to launch new Echo speakers, a color Kindle Scribe, updated TVs, and more.

  • Study shows Amazon trees expanding amid climate change-Here’s what researchers discovered

    Study shows Amazon trees expanding amid climate change-Here’s what researchers discovered

    Scientists research reveals Amazon trees are thickening, boosted by CO₂ fertilisation. These trees are growing above their average size, but climate shifts threaten the ancient giants that anchor the rainforest ecosystem.

  • India proposes tweaks to foreign investment rules for exports in possible win for Amazon: Report

    India proposes tweaks to foreign investment rules for exports in possible win for Amazon: Report

    India currently prohibits foreign e-commerce companies from selling goods directly to consumers either at home or abroad, allowing them only to operate a marketplace to connect buyers and sellers for a fee.

  • Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 clocks record-breaking 38 crore visits in 48 hours

    Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 clocks record-breaking 38 crore visits in 48 hours

    GST benefits, premium splurges, and small-town shoppers powered Amazon’s fastest festival kickoff yet

  • Amazon tricked millions into joining Prime and made it impossible to cancel, lawsuit alleges

    Amazon tricked millions into joining Prime and made it impossible to cancel, lawsuit alleges

    Amazon is facing a lawsuit for allegedly tricking millions into Prime memberships and making it nearly impossible to cancel. Here’s what you need to know.

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