Amazon plans to expand its fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to 100 cities across India. The company is investing in more than 1,000 micro-fulfilment centres to enable deliveries within minutes, not just in Metro cities but also in non-metro cities.
Amazon Now currently operates in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Bengaluru. The expansion will bring the service to many more cities across the country, as reported by the Hindustan Times.
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Cities covered
Hindustan Times further reported that the expansion will include Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Lucknow, Kanpur, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Meerut, Mysore, Panipat, Kochi, Amritsar, Mangalore, and Visakhapatnam, among others.
What Amazon Now delivers
Amazon Now focuses on delivering daily essentials at speed. The service covers groceries, personal care items, fashion and beauty products, small appliances, and pet supplies.
How to check availability
To check if Amazon Now is available in your area, open the Amazon India app and ensure your PIN code matches your current location. Then look for the lightning-shaped 'Now' icon on the top banner.
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If the icon appears, the service is available in that area, as reported by Hindustan Times.
