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If you don't mind ads, Amazon Music is now free

To access Amazon Music, a Prime subscription isn’t required, but the users will need an Amazon accountThe company launched a free version of its music service for Alexa users on Echo devices in September

1 min read19 Nov 2019
Companies

Amazon, Flipkart power new user base growth in e-commerce in India

Flipkart and Amazon's new user growth, a key indicator of the health of the e-commerce industry, has climbed more than 50% in the past year

2 min read20 Dec 2018
Industry

Amazon to expand Prime programme

Prime has turned out to be a key differentiator for Amazon India in the market share battle with local rival Flipkart

3 min read23 Jan 2018
Companies

Amazon to hike Prime subscription charges to Rs999/year soon

While Amazon Prime was originally available at Rs999, the subscription charge was slashed around July last year to the introductory price of Rs499/year

1 min read4 Oct 2017
Companies

Amazon India gears up to expand scope of digital payments service in India

Amazon India's digital payments service will be broader in scope than Amazon Pay Balance and will not be restricted to Amazon-based transactions

3 min read16 Jun 2017
Companies

Amazon Prime subscribers account for 30% of the e-commerce firm’s orders

Amazon Prime membership has become an important lever for the e-commerce firm in its battle against Flipkart, accounting for nearly 30% of all orders

3 min read14 Apr 2017
Industry

Amazon Prime now has a dedicated channel for Bollywood movies

Amazon Prime's Heera channel for Bollywood movies, shows and kids' programming can be subscribed for less than $5 a month

1 min read2 Mar 2017

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