After Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon to deliver alcohol in West Bengal

Amazon that announced its entry into the food delivery business last month has announced delivery of alcohol in West Bengal.

The American multinational technology company has received clearance to start delivery of alcohol in West Bengal.

A notice sent on Friday by the West Bengal State Beverages Corp, the authorised agency which carries out online retail of liquor trade in the state has stated that Amazon was one of the companies found to be eligible for registration with the authorities, reported Reuters.

Alibaba backed venture Big Basket has also received approval to deliver alcohol in the state.

Earlier, Swiggy and Zomato have also started delivering alcohol in the Indian state of West Bengal.