Amazon Prime subscription price increased in India: Here’s how much it costs now

Amazon India, back in 2021, had hiked the price for Amazon Prime yearly subscription plan from Rs 999 annually to Rs 1,499 annually. Now, almost a year and a half later, the tech giant has hiked the cost for Amazon Prime subscription in India once again. Earlier, the Amazon Prime subscription in India started at Rs 179 for the monthly plan. Now, as per the revised plans, the monthly Prime subscription starts at Rs 299. Also Read: Apple May Soon Let iPhone Users Replace Siri With Third-Party Assistants, But There’s A Catch

Similarly, the quarterly plan for Amazon Prime subscription now costs Rs 599 in India. Earlier, it was available for Rs 459 in India. Also Read: OnePlus 15 India Launch Today: Expected Price, Specs, Colours, Sale Details, How To Watch Live

It is worth noting that Amazon India has not increased the price for its yearly subscription plan and its annual Prime Lite subscription plan. These plans continue to be available for Rs 1,499 and Rs 999 in India. Also Read: OnePlus 13 Price Drops To Its Lowest Ahead Of OnePlus 15 Launch: Should You Buy It Now?

Also, the monthly and quarterly plans are auto-renewal plans and Amazon Prime subscribers who have already subscribed to them can continue to pay the old prices till their last renewal before January 15, 2024. Post that date, subscribers of Amazon Prime’s monthly and quarterly plan will have to pay the new and revised. Furthermore, if the subscribers’ auto payment system fails or if a subscriber revokes the consent to auto-renew, they will have to renew Prime at the new prices.

Amazon Prime updated subscription plans in India

Amazon Prime annual plan vs Prime Lite plan: What’s different?

Amazon Prime’s annual subscription offers all the benefits that we have come to know over the years. This means subscribers get free delivery to eligible addresses, discounted delivery charges to eligible addresses, Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card benefits, access to Prime Reading, Amazon Music, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon family offers, early access to exclusive deals, no-cost EMI on purchases, and free-in game content.

Amazon Prime Lite subscribers, on the other hand, get free delivery to eligible addresses, discounted delivery charges to eligible addresses, Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card benefits, access to Amazon Prime Video and early and exclusive deals.

Amazon Prime Lite subscription misses out on access to Prime Reading, Amazon Music and in-game content.