Amazon buys Future Retail stake to ride on billionaire Biyani's India store network

Company expands its foothold in brick-and-mortar retail market to take on Walmart

20190823 amazon india

Amazon is looking to leverage Future Retail's vast network of convenience stores across India, analysts say. © Reuters

MUMBAI (NewsRise) -- Amazon.com's stake purchase in Future Retail sets the stage for the U.S. company to embolden its distribution network in India, where intense competition and regulatory hurdles hobble its prospects.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.