Amazon India launches 5th Fulfilment Centre in Telangana

Hyderabad: Ecommerce giant Amazon India on Thursday announced launch of a new specialized Fulfilment Centre (FC) as well as expansion of its existing units in the state Telangana. The newly inaugurated FC will have over 6 lakh cubic feet of storage capacity and approximately 2 lakh square feet of floor area.

According to the company, the new FC will benefit over 35,000 sellers in the State who will now have access to a larger customer base. The new specialized FCs will house tens of thousands of products such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and televisions as well as products from the furniture category, ahead of the upcoming festive season.

KT Rama Rao, Minister for Municipal Administration & Urban Development, Industries & Commerce, and Information Technology, Govt of Telangana, said, "Amazon India's significant investment in Telangana is a testament to the State's appeal as a business and innovation hub. Investments like this will complement our ongoing efforts to build a stronger economic ecosystem and create diversified job opportunities for the local youth. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Amazon India; together, we are confident that this development will enable us to get more people back to work, and steer a path to a strong recovery after the pandemic."

With its 5th FC in Telangana, Amazon India is aiming to increase its national storage capability by close to 40 percent in this year.

"Hyderabad's proximity to cities and towns around the region makes it a strategic location for our infrastructure expansion. The expanded infrastructure will help us meet our customers growing demand for large appliances and furniture while empowering small and medium businesses across the State. Our continued investment in Telangana will have a multiplier impact on the local economy and provide an impetus to ancillary businesses across the State," said Abhinav Singh, Director, Amazon Transportation Services, Amazon India.