Amazon launches new Kindle in India at Rs 5,999

Global eCommerce firm Amazon on Thursday unveiled its new eBook reader Kindle , priced at Rs 5999 in India.

The new device, which will start shipping from October 9, comes with a touch interface, 20 per cent faster processor, twice the storage with weeks of battery life, along with new features like Vocabulary builder, Kindle Freetime and Goodreads integration, Amazon said in a statement.

"Our new Kindle is small and light, with weeks of battery life, a 20 per cent faster processor, twice the storage, and a touch interface. It's never been a better time to be a reader," Amazon Kindle Vice President Peter Larsen said.

The device also comes with Facebook and Twitter integration that allows users to share book recommendations, highlighted sections, and meaningful quotes with friends.

Along with access to millions of books, Kindle offers over 600,000 books exclusively on the Kindle Store.