Amazon strengthens its Operations in West Bengal
The Statesman | 5 September 2025The company also revealed ‘buying and selling trends in Kolkata today. Popular products bought in the city are smartphones, consumer electronics, fashion & beauty, home & kitchen, groceries and everyday essentials among others. Popular products sold by sellers from the city include kitchen products, sports, furniture, luggage & smartphones.
With the festive season coming up, customers in Kolkata are showing a marked preference for premium products-notably in the fashion, home & kitchen and electronics categories. In Kolkata, festive and wedding shopping is increasingly going premium, with customers opting for silk sarees, embellished flats, heritage jewellery, curated wedding bundles, and international beauty brands. Customers are indulging in premium segments like luxury ayurveda, skincare, and professional beauty with the overall luxury beauty and watches categories both growing at 30 per cent YoY.
Commenting on the announcement, Arindam Ganguly, Director of Amazon Transportation Services,said “At Amazon, our commitment to customers is deeply rooted in building India’s safest, fastest, and most reliable fulfilment network. With the launch of our new Fulfilment Centre in Hooghly, bringing our total to four in West Bengal, and our expanded network of Sort Centres and Delivery Stations, we are reinforcing our promise to deliver unparalleled value, speed, and convenience to customers across the state.”
