Amazon’s new move to add seven new warehouses in India will create 4000jobs both temporary and permanent. The US-based firm which is assertively expanding its base in the country will have 41 warehouses by the end of June2017.

The Fulfilment Centres (FCs) or warehouses will be setup in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Compared to last year, the new FCs will have double storage capacity. Amazon is unceasingly investing in strengthening its infrastructure and technology in the country.

To cater to its larger appliances and furniture category, the e-commerce giant in april had announced setting up seven warehouses. Amazon India Customer Fulfilment Vice President Akhil Saxena said that a total of 14 FCs will be added taking the total to 41 FCs.

Amazon.in which is one of the fastest growing marketplace in India is rapidly expanding to tier II and III cities.