Overview

Amazon has revised the pricing for its Easy Ship service in India, lowering the base cost for both local and interstate deliveries. The new rates start at roughly ₹ 317 (about $3.81) for intra‑city shipments and ₹ 389 (about $4.67) for cross‑state orders, and they no longer include fuel surcharges or minimum pickup thresholds. Sellers who keep inventory in their own warehouses can now ship through Amazon’s managed carrier network at a cheaper, more predictable price point.

Key Points

• Local rate drop — The entry‑level price for same‑city deliveries is now around ₹ 317, which trims per‑order shipping expenses for sellers with dense regional demand.
• Interstate rate drop — Cross‑state shipments begin at roughly ₹ 389, making nationwide fulfillment viable without the higher fees of Amazon’s fulfillment centers.
• Fuel surcharge eliminated — Amazon absorbs fuel costs, so the quoted rates are final and do not fluctuate with market fuel price changes.
• No minimum pickup volume — Sellers can request carrier pickups for a single package, removing the previous volume barrier that discouraged low‑order sellers.
• No long‑term contracts — Participation is month‑to‑month; sellers can opt in or out without penalty, giving flexibility to test the service.
• GST excluded from headline price – The displayed figures are before Goods and Services Tax, which will be added at the applicable rate at checkout.

How Easy Ship Works

1. Inventory placement — Sellers store products in their own warehouses, home offices, or third‑party storage facilities. Example: A boutique apparel brand in Pune keeps its seasonal collection in a rented 200‑sq‑ft space rather than sending it to an Amazon fulfillment center.
2. Order receipt and pickup scheduling — When a customer places an order, Amazon’s logistics portal automatically generates a pickup request and assigns a carrier from its network. Example: The Pune brand receives an order for a printed T‑shirt, and the system schedules a courier to collect the package the same day.