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The iPhone XS Max also gets a price drop as well with the 64GB version available for Rs 1,04,900.

Top Apple iPhones get massive discounts in India

As a part of the Amazon Freedom sale, a number of flagship iPhones receive a huge price cut.

08 Aug 2019 9:38 AM

All customers can get up to Rs 2,000 cashback on domestic flight bookings on Amazon.in. (Photo: ANI)

Amazon Freedom Sale deals, offers revealed

Prime members will get early access to the Amazon Freedom Sale starting 12 noon tomorrow.

06 Aug 2019 4:43 PM

Amazon declined to comment on Bezos’ stock sale.

Jeff Bezos sells Amazon stock worth USD 2.8 billion last week

Bezos had previously said he plans to sell stock worth about USD 1 bn each year to fund his rocket company, Blue Origin.

06 Aug 2019 9:40 AM

The video streaming service 'Flipkart Videos' will be ad-supported and available free for users on Flipkart's app.

Walmart's Flipkart to roll out free video streaming service to beat rivals

The move assumes significance in view of upcoming festive season that accounts for a significant share of e-commerce annual sales.

05 Aug 2019 7:08 PM

Such flights can travel farther than the less than two miles for in-sight flights, depending on visibility and drone size.

Delivery by drone gets FAA approval

Drone flights are currently required to remain in the operating team’s sight to spot and avoid aircraft and other obstacles.

03 Aug 2019 12:28 PM

The billionaire chief executive has said previously that he would sell stock worth about USD1 billion each year to fund his rocket company, Blue Origin. (Photo: AP)

Amazon chief Jeff Bezos cashes in USD 1.8 billion of share pile

The numbers mean Bezos retains his pole position among the world’s billionaires, while his former wife now ranks 23rd.

02 Aug 2019 10:55 AM

Amazon chief Bezos cashes in USD 1.8 billion of share pile

The move by Bezos was part of a previously adopted trading plan and was revealed in regulatory filings.

02 Aug 2019 7:38 AM

Amazon is positioning itself to challenge corporate customers and partners ranging from United Parcel Service Inc to Uber Technologies Inc. (Photo: ANI)

Amazon’s automobile ambition

Amazon.com Inc is expanding its transportation prowess to do virtually everything short of building a car.

01 Aug 2019 1:06 PM

Reliance’s negotiations with China’s Alibaba Group to sell a stake in the retail entity fell through due to differences over valuation. (Photo: ANI)

Amazon in talks to buy stake in India's Reliance Retail: Report

Amazon was planning a foray into the burgeoning online food delivery business in India this year.

01 Aug 2019 12:02 PM

Amazon has told companies to make packaging for thousands of larger products more compact and easier to open by August 1. (Photo: ANI)

Amazon wants retailers to be packaging conscious or face fines

The e-commerce giant is pressuring brands to make their packaging more efficient or face fines.

01 Aug 2019 7:46 AM

Amazon is aiming to launch the new service delivering from restaurants ahead of India’s month-long festive season (Photo: ANI)

Amazon plans imminent launch of online food delivery service in India

The Seattle-based company is working with local partner Catamaran, founded by IT industrialist Narayana Murthy.

30 Jul 2019 12:20 PM

Amazon is working with local partner Catamaran, founded by IT industrialist Narayana Murthy, and has begun hiring staff for the new operation, the sources said. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Amazon plans to launch online food delivery service in India: sources

Amazon is aiming to launch the new service delivering from restaurants ahead of India’s month-long festive season.

29 Jul 2019 7:48 PM

Illinois-based Mondelez, India’s No.1 chocolate maker, said “the big bulk” of a USD 150 million increase in global investment this year - the first hike in five years - will be in rural India.

Mondelez takes lead as rural India develops taste for chocolate

As Satish and other Harohalli shopkeepers have found chocolate sales in India are taking off, helped by growth in disposable incomes.

29 Jul 2019 3:19 PM

Amazon’s profit inched up to USD 2.6 billion in the quarter, short of USD 2.8 billion that analysts were expecting. (Photo: ANI)

Amazon's push for one-day delivery dents profits, costs up 21%

Amazon is investing heavily to halve delivery times to one day for Prime members.

26 Jul 2019 12:15 PM

Revenue from seller services grew 23 per cent to USD 12.0 billion in the second quarter.

Amazon's push for one-day delivery dents profits, costs up 21 per cent

The cost slightly exceeded the USD 800 million Amazon had forecast it would spend on the initiative in the second quarter.

26 Jul 2019 11:18 AM

While it did not identify them the agency appeared to reference Alphabet Inc, Amazon.com Inc and Facebook Inc, and potentially Apple Inc.(Photo: AP)

US attorney general, state officials discuss big tech firms' effect on competition

The bipartisan group held discussions centered on “big tech companies stifling competition on the internet,” the statement said.

26 Jul 2019 11:14 AM

Sources have indicated Alphabet Inc’s Google, social media giant Facebook Inc, online retailer Amazon.com Inc and possibly Apple Inc will likely be reviewed. (Photo: ANI)

What Google, Facebook could face in U.S. antitrust probe

The Justice Department has said it will investigate “whether and how” online platforms are engaging in behavior that harms consumers.

25 Jul 2019 6:14 PM

MSME portal would provide a good opportunity to the MSME sector which contributes significantly in job generation and promoting growth of the country, said Gadkari. (Photo: File)

MSME portal to be launched soon: Gadkari

MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari said that it will generate a turnover of Rs 10 lakh crore in two years of its launch.

25 Jul 2019 2:38 PM

The Redmi 7 boasts a powerful 4000mAh high capacity battery and is loaded with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 processor for a smooth performance.

Xiaomi celebrates 5th year in India, offers up to Rs 7500 discounts on all devices

The celebration will see 5 quizzes across 5 days, with over Rs 5 lakh worth of prices to be won!

23 Jul 2019 7:22 PM

Following the settlement with German anti-trust authority, Amazon has incorporated changes in its service terms in India. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)

More power to Amazon merchants in India

The step is expected to bring significant gain for third-party merchants as these charges costs them 7-15 per cent of the product cost.

21 Jul 2019 1:10 AM

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