India, March 27 -- Amid intensifying instant delivery race in India, Amazon has expanded its grocery service Amazon Fresh to more than 170 cities and towns.

Previously operational in only 130 cities, Amazon Fresh is now extending its reach into tier- II and III markets, which include Gorakhpur, Chittoor, Ambala and Vijayawada.

The expansion coincides with Amazon Fresh's 50% year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in the second half of 2024 against the second period of the previous year, the company said in a statement.

"Our expansion to more than 170 cities/towns allow Amazon Fresh to extend its reach into India's tier II, III cities/towns and beyond, offering consumers access to high-quality groceries at competitive prices, delivered conveniently...