Key facts
- Amazon commits $48 billion to India by 2030
- $13 billion specifically for AI infrastructure
- Now service to expand to over 300 cities
- 'Sammaan' programme launched for delivery associate welfare
- CEO Andy Jassy met PM Modi during the announcement
Amazon is set to pour $48 billion into India by 2030, CEO Andy Jassy announced, in what ranks among the single largest foreign investment commitments ever made in the country. Jassy, who was in India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, praised the government's reforms and expressed confidence in India's growth trajectory as a key pillar of Amazon's global expansion strategy.
A significant chunk of the fresh investment — $13 billion — is earmarked specifically for AI infrastructure, according to TechCrunch, as Amazon races to build out data centre capacity and cloud services for the Indian market. The broader package encompasses logistics, retail technology, and digital services, reflecting Amazon's ambition to deepen its footprint across the country's rapidly growing internet economy.
On the ground, Amazon announced plans to expand its quick-commerce service, Now, to over 300 cities, positioning itself to compete aggressively in India's booming rapid-delivery market. The company also unveiled 'Sammaan', a dedicated programme aimed at the welfare of its vast network of delivery associates — an acknowledgement of the labour-intensive nature of its Indian operations and growing scrutiny of gig-worker conditions.
For India, the announcement arrives at a moment when the government is actively courting major technology and retail investors. The scale of Amazon's commitment is likely to add momentum to New Delhi's pitch to global corporations, even as trade talks with the United States continue without a final deal in sight.