Amazon launches Alexa+ in India, setting up voice-led grocery ordering via Amazon Now

Alexa+ enters India with Hindi, Hinglish and English support, smart-home controls and shopping capabilities. Early Access is free for Prime members; eligible non-Prime users will pay ₹2,000 a month after access. Amazon Now grocery ordering and more service integrations are planned.

— Source publishedWed, 16 Sept, 2026, 15:20 IST·First seen Wed, 16 Sept, 2026, 15:53 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Amazon Alexa+ · Amazon launched Alexa+ in India with Hindi, Hinglish and English support, shopping and smart-home capabilities. The AI assistant is free in

Key facts

  • More than 9 billion Alexa interactions in India over the past 12 months
  • ₹2,000 monthly standalone subscription for eligible non-Prime users

What changed

Amazon launched Alexa+ in India with Hindi, Hinglish and English support, shopping and smart-home capabilities. The AI assistant is free in Early Access and for Prime members, while Amazon Now voice grocery ordering and partner-service integrations are planned.

Why this matters

Amazon’s Alexa+ launch creates a new hands-free grocery and service channel in India, so retailers should prepare voice-searchable catalogs, replenishment use cases and fulfillment experiences before Amazon Now ordering expands.