Amazon to expand Now to over 300 cities and build India’s largest ‘delivery in minutes’ network; launches ‘Sammaan’ – a dedicated program for delivery associate welfare
Amazon India is expanding its 'Amazon Now' quick-commerce service to over 300 cities while launching the 'Sammaan' program to support delivery associates. The welfare program includes scholarships and improved insurance for workers.
Why it matters
This reflects the competitive expansion of quick-commerce in India and corporate efforts to address labor welfare in the gig economy.
Amazon Now orders have doubled every quarter since launch making it the fastest-growing ecommerce business unit in Amazon India’s history.
The article reports on corporate expansion and welfare programs using standard business news framing.
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