India, March 18 -- Amazon has announced an expansion of its quick delivery services in the US, introducing 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options across several cities. The move has sparked reactions from Indian users who compared it to India's already booming quick commerce space.

Sharing the update on X, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said the new service is designed to solve everyday last-minute needs. "Everyone knows what it's like to scramble to get something done. Missing ingredients before people come over for dinner. Packing school lunches for the morning. Needing new headphones for tomorrow's flight," he wrote.

He added that the service will cover over 90,000 products, including groceries, cleaning supplies and electronics. "Teams across Am...