Amazon India to double storage, hire 5,000

The additional 14 fulfilment centres will bring the total to 41 centres for Amazon in India

Amazon India is doubling its storage capacity with the addition of fourteen new fulfilment centres this year as it looks to cater to a growing base of Prime customers who demand expedited shipping.

The company says the expansion will create an opportunity for the employment of around 5,000 individuals, spread across its 14 new centres. This figure will not include the temporary workforce Amazon hires to fulfill increased order demand during festivals and sales.

"We've continued to expand our network over the past three years. For Prime customers, this growth in fulfilment centres enables them to get deliveries faster. So as the