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Indian Express
13-05-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Prime Video in India will include ads soon, unless you pay Rs 699 more
On Tuesday, Amazon announced that Prime Video will begin showing limited advertisements during movies and TV shows starting June 17, 2025, in India. The company said the move is intended to support continued investment in content and claimed that the ad volume will be lower than what users see on traditional TV channels and other streaming platforms. This was first introduced in the United States of America and a few other markets back in 2024. The change will not affect the current price of Prime membership. However, Amazon will offer an optional ad-free plan at Rs 699 per year or Rs 129 per month, which users can subscribe to starting the same day. All other Prime benefits will remain unchanged. Users who do not wish to continue their membership after the changes take effect can cancel and request a pro-rated refund through their Amazon account settings. Amazon currently offers different tiers of Prime membership in India. Prime Shopping Edition costs Rs 399 per year, Prime Lite is priced at Rs 799 per year, and the standard Prime membership costs Rs 1,499 per year. The standard plan includes all benefits such as Prime Video (with ads), Amazon Music, and more. Prime Video can be accessed on smartphones, tablets, computers, and smart TVs, and the app is available on almost every major operating system. While the Prime Lite limits the streaming resolution to 720p, regular subscription offers content with up to 4K resolution. Besides movies and web series, Prime Video also offers live sports streaming, and the platform also allows users to access other OTT services like Apple TV+, LionGate Play, Discovery+, and more for additional cost. With this move, users seeking a premium streaming experience with ad-free access and up to 4K quality will need to spend up to Rs 2,798 per year. This is slightly more than JioCinema Premium (Hotstar), but significantly less than Netflix, which charges Rs 649 per month for its 4K ad-free subscription.
Indian Express
30-04-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Amazon India to hold ninth Prime Day event in July 2025: Here's what we know
After reporting record-breaking sales last year, Amazon has announced that it is coming back with its ninth Prime Day in July this year. The e-commerce platform's Prime Day event is known for offering great deals to its Prime customers. On this day, Amazon offers Prime members good discounts on big brands, trending items, Amazon-exclusive products, and more. With the Prime Day event, you can save a lot of money and grab good offers on products. 'Today, Prime members in India get unlimited free same-day delivery on 10 lakhs+ products, next day delivery on 40 lakhs+ products and 4-hour delivery on more than 20,000 products,' Amazon said in a press release on Wednesday, April 30. In July, Prime members will be able to avail exclusive offers on several products across various categories including kitchen, electronics, beauty, and more. Prime Day 2025 is coming to many countries, including India, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the US, and the UK. However, the e-commerce giant is yet to announce the specific date for Prime Day 2025. On Prime Day 2024, Amazon said it delivered more than 41 crore items the same day or next day. 'Independent SMBs receiving a sale during Prime Day 2024 reached an all-time high across all editions, with over 30% increase compared to last year. SMBs including women entrepreneurs, weavers, and artisans, sold over 1,600 units per minute,' Amazon said in a press release. An annual Prime membership in India costs Rs 1,499, while Prime Lite costs Rs 799. However, Prime Lite comes with limited Prime video benefits. The company also offers a Prime Shopping Edition subscription at Rs 299, which does not include access to Prime Video or Amazon Music.
