Amazon Now tops $1B run rate as it expands to 60+ Indian cities

Amazon Now says it has reached a $1 billion annualised gross-sales run rate and expanded into more than 60 cities and towns in under 10 weeks. The service is targeting 100 cities by Diwali, supported by 750-plus micro-fulfilment and urban fulfilment centres.

— Source publishedWed, 16 Sept, 2026, 10:58 IST·First seen Wed, 16 Sept, 2026, 11:15 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Amazon Now has crossed a $1 billion annualised gross-sales run rate, expanded to more than 60 Indian cities in under 10 weeks, and aims for 100 by Diwali. Its

Key facts

  • $1 billion annualised gross-sales run rate
  • Orders doubled every quarter since launch
  • 60+ cities and towns reached in under 10 weeks
  • Target of 100 cities by Diwali
  • 750+ micro-fulfilment and urban fulfilment centres

What changed

Amazon Now has crossed a $1 billion annualised gross-sales run rate, expanded to more than 60 Indian cities in under 10 weeks, and aims for 100 by Diwali. Its 750-plus fulfilment-centre network now supports grocery, beauty, fashion, electronics and home categories.

Why this matters

Amazon Now’s sprint to 60-plus cities and 750-plus fulfilment nodes signals that micro-fulfilment density, local assortment and last-mile execution are becoming urgent competitive requirements in Indian quick commerce.

What to watch

  • Whether Amazon reaches 100 cities by Diwali without slowing delivery-time commitments or reducing serviceable pin codes.
  • Order-frequency, repeat-purchase and average-order-value disclosures versus headline gross-sales run rate.
  • Growth in the 750-plus fulfilment-centre base, especially site density within the same urban catchments.
  • Evidence of higher discounting, free-delivery thresholds or rider incentives from Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and Flipkart Minutes.
  • Prime benefit integration, Amazon Fresh linkage and expansion of advertising inventory within Amazon Now.