Highlights
- Amazon confirmed that ads will be introduced for Prime Video users in India starting June 17, 2025.
- Users will have to pay ₹699 per year or ₹129 per month extra for an ad-free experience to keep streaming without ads.
- Other existing Prime perks like free deliveries, exclusive shopping deals, Prime Music and Prime Reading will remain same.
Caption – Prime Video will start showing ads soon in India. (Photo by BoliviaInteligente on Unsplash)
Amazon has officially confirmed that ads are coming to Prime Video in India starting June 17, 2025. If you want to keep watching without interruptions, you’ll now have to pay extra. This move comes after the same change was rolled out in the U.S. back in 2023.
Amazon has started sending emails to Prime members in India, informing them that ads will soon be shown while watching movies, TV shows, web series and other content on Prime Video. The company says these ads will be limited and viewers will see fewer ads than on regular TV channels or other streaming platforms.
Caption – Email sent to Amazon Prime members in India. (Image credit – 91Mobiles)
If you want to continue watching Prime Video without any ads, you’ll need to buy an additional ad-free plan. This will cost ₹699 per year and ₹129 per month.
It’s important to note that the base price of Amazon Prime membership stays the same. The latest Amazon Prime Membership fees in India are as follows –
| Plan Name | Plan Price | Time Period | Access |
| Amazon Prime | Rs 299 | 1 month | Prime Video With Ads |
| Amazon Prime | Rs 599 | 3 months | Prime Video With Ads |
| Amazon Prime | Rs 1499 | 12 months | Prime Video With Ads |
| Amazon Prime Lite | Rs 799 | 12 months | Prime Video With Ads, Mobile Only |
| Amazon Prime Shopping Edition | Rs 399 | 12 months | No Prime Video |
| Prime Video Ad-Free | Rs 129 | 1 month | Ad-Free Prime Video |
| Prime Video Ad-Free | Rs 699 | 12 months | Ad-Free Prime Video |
So, if you want the full ad-free experience, your total cost will now be –
- ₹2,198 per year (₹1,499 for Prime + ₹699 for ad-free)
- ₹428 per month (₹299 for Prime + ₹129 for ad-free)
Amazon has confirmed that there are no changes to existing Prime benefits. Members will still get free deliveries, exclusive shopping deals, Prime Music, Prime Reading and more along with access to Prime Video, now with optional ad-free viewing.
FAQS
Q1. When will ads start appearing on Prime Video in India?
Answer. Amazon has confirmed that ads will be introduced on Prime Video in India starting June 17, 2025.
Q2. How can users watch Prime Video without ads?
Answer. To enjoy an ad-free experience, users must purchase an additional plan costing ₹699 per year or ₹129 per month, separate from the base Prime membership.
Q3. Will the cost of Amazon Prime membership increase?
Answer. No, the base price of Amazon Prime remains the same, ₹299 per month, ₹599 for 3 months, and ₹1,499 per year, but ad-free viewing requires an extra payment.
Q4. Do Prime members still get other benefits?
Answer. Yes, Amazon has confirmed that Prime benefits such as free deliveries, exclusive shopping deals, Prime Music, and Prime Reading remain unchanged despite the introduction of ads.