Amazon India adds 20 fulfilment centres and 150 delivery stations for festive demand

Amazon India will invest Rs 2,800 crore to expand its logistics network with 20 fulfilment centres, six sort centres and 150 last-mile stations. The rollout increases storage capacity 50% to 64 million cubic feet and extends delivery reach across Tier-II and Tier-III markets.

— Source publishedMon, 14 Sept, 2026, 16:11 IST·First seen Mon, 14 Sept, 2026, 16:23 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Amazon India is expanding its festive-season logistics network with 20 fulfilment centres, six sort centres and 150 delivery stations, backed by Rs 2,800 crore

Key facts

  • 20 new fulfilment centres
  • 6 new sort centres
  • 150 new last-mile delivery stations
  • 50% increase in storage capacity to 64 million cubic feet
  • Rs 2,800 crore ($300 million) investment
  • 7 new fulfilment centres in non-metro cities
  • Sortation area rises 25% from 2.4 million to 3 million square feet
  • Delivery stations added across 118 cities
  • 12 cities receive their first Amazon last-mile station
  • Same-day delivery reaches 30% more cities

Why this matters

Amazon’s expanded network strengthens its logistics moat in underserved cities, increasing the strategic value of partnerships or acquisitions in warehousing, sortation and last-mile delivery.

What to watch

  • Amazon India festive-sale delivery-speed claims and the share of orders delivered within one or two days.
  • Competitor announcements from Flipkart, Meesho, Reliance Retail, Myntra and quick-commerce operators on warehouses, dark stores or delivery hiring.
  • Seller adoption rates, inventory fill rates and regional assortment availability in the new nodes.
  • Post-festive logistics-cost trends, delivery-fee changes and marketplace seller-fulfilment incentives.
  • Demand indicators in Tier-II and Tier-III markets, including GMV growth, order frequency and return rates.
  • Prioritise seller inventory placement and inbound incentives for the new fulfilment centres.
  • Expand same-day and next-day delivery promises in newly covered Tier-II and Tier-III pin codes.
  • Use the larger network to recruit regional brands and local sellers with faster fulfilment propositions.
  • Bundle festive promotions with Prime membership, payments offers and category-specific delivery guarantees.
  • Optimise reverse-logistics capacity, particularly for fashion, electronics and large appliances, as order volumes rise.