Amazon Announces $48 Billion Investment in India Over Five Years

Washington: Amazon Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy has announced that the company will invest a total of $48 billion in India between 2026 and 2030, significantly expanding its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets.

According to the company, a major portion of the investment will be directed toward the expansion of e-commerce operations, artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud infrastructure across India.

Amazon plans to invest an additional $13 billion in AI and cloud services by 2030, bringing its total investment in these sectors to more than $21 billion.

Under the plan, the company will increase the capacity of its data centers in the Indian cities of Mumbai and Hyderabad. The expansion is expected to provide businesses, startups, and government institutions with enhanced access to advanced cloud computing and AI technologies.

Amazon stated that its cumulative investment in India from 2010 to 2030 will exceed $88 billion, reflecting the country’s growing importance in the company’s global strategy.

The tech giant has also outlined ambitious economic and social goals, including supporting 3.8 million jobs, enabling $80 billion in exports, assisting 15 million small businesses in digital transformation, and providing AI education to 4 million public school students across India.

The investment is expected to strengthen India’s digital economy while accelerating the adoption of cloud computing and artificial intelligence across multiple sectors.