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Celebrating the spirit of India this Independence Day

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As we celebrate our Independence Day and a grow a year older, it's also time look back and say thank you to the wholehearted support and resourcefulness of employees, businesses, communities and our customers without whose support we would not have been able to accomplish so much.

From working with communities to tailoring our offerings for unique Indian needs, from India-first innovations to boosting small businesses spread through the length and breadth of the country, we are guided by the diversity, energy, and spirit of India every single day. Today, we celebrate the country and its citizens' energy, diversity, and innovativeness that has made everything we Amazon India possible. Happy Independence Day, India!

As we celebrate our Independence Day and a grow a year older, it's also time look back and say thank you to the wholehearted support and resourcefulness of employees, businesses, communities and our customers without whose support we would not have been able to accomplish so much.

From working with communities to tailoring our offerings for unique Indian needs, from India-first innovations to boosting small businesses spread through the length and breadth of the country, we are guided by the diversity, energy, and spirit of India every single day. Today, we celebrate the country and its citizens' energy, diversity, and innovativeness that has made everything we Amazon India possible. Happy Independence Day, India!

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