Amazon Now Expands to Kolkata, Bringing Minutes-Level Deliveries to the City

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Tue, Apr 28, 01:07 AM IST • 2 min read

Kolkata is stepping into a faster, more convenient future as Amazon expands its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, to 100 cities across India. The move places Kolkata among key urban centres benefiting from the growing quick-commerce revolution.

With this expansion, residents of Kolkata will be able to order thousands of daily essentials, including groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, personal care items, fashion and beauty products, baby care, pet supplies, and small appliances, all delivered within minutes.
 

Strengthening Kolkata’s Digital & Retail Ecosystem


Amazon’s plan to scale its network to over 1,000 micro-fulfilment centres (MFCs) is central to this rollout. These compact, technology-enabled hubs are strategically located close to residential areas, ensuring faster deliveries and better inventory management based on local demand.


For Kolkata, this means:

  • Enhanced last-mile delivery efficiency
  • Growth in logistics and supply chain infrastructure
  • Increased employment opportunities across fulfilment and delivery roles
  • Stronger integration into India’s fast-growing quick-commerce ecosystem


Boost for Farmers and Local Supply Chains


A key highlight of the expansion is its impact beyond urban consumers. Over 16,000 farmers across India will gain access to Amazon’s platform, enabling them to sell produce directly to customers through sellers on Amazon Now. This creates a more efficient and transparent farm-to-consumer supply chain while ensuring fresher products for households in Kolkata.


Backed by Continued Investment in India


This development is part of Amazon’s broader investment of ₹2,800 crore aimed at strengthening its operations network while prioritising associate safety, health, and well-being. The investment will support faster, more reliable deliveries across minutes, same-day, and next-day timelines.


What This Means for Kolkata


As Kolkata continues to evolve into a digitally connected urban hub, the expansion of Amazon Now reflects growing confidence in the city’s consumer market and infrastructure readiness. Faster deliveries, improved convenience, and stronger logistics capabilities position Kolkata as an important player in India’s next phase of retail transformation.


With global players investing in speed, technology, and accessibility, Kolkata’s everyday shopping experience is set to become quicker, smarter, and more seamless than ever before