Amazon Launches Kindle Store in India

Amazon announced Wednesday it was launching Kindle in India, the world's second most-populous country, as the e-reader continues its international expansion.

More than 1 million e-books are now available for download in Indian Rupees from the Amazon Kindle Store. Kindles are also available for purchase at Chroma retail stores across India for 6,999 INR or about $126 (for the entry-level model sold for $79 in the U.S.).

"We are proud to launch this new Kindle store for Indian customers -- offering Kindle book purchases in rupees and the ability to buy and read the work of many great Indian authors," said Russ Grandinetti, vice president of Kindle Content, in a statement. "In additi…
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