Amazon has announced a major expansion of its investment plans in India, committing to invest $48 billion between 2026 and 2030 following a meeting between CEO Andy Jassy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The announcement highlights Amazon’s long term strategy to expand its presence in one of the world’s fastest growing digital economies.
Major Investment in AI, Cloud and E-commerce
As part of the new commitment, Amazon will invest an additional $13 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure by 2030. This builds on the company’s previously announced investments, bringing its planned spending in India during 2026-2030 to $48 billion.
The investment will primarily expand Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres in Mumbai and Hyderabad, increasing cloud capacity for Startups, Businesses and government agencies while providing advanced AI tools and services.
Expansion of Logistics and Quick Commerce
Amazon also announced plans to strengthen its e-commerce and logistics network by opening more than 20 new fulfilment centres and over 100 last-mile delivery stations across India. The company is also expanding its Amazon Now quick commerce service to more than 300 cities, aiming to strengthen its position in India’s rapidly growing instant delivery market.
Focus on Jobs and Small Businesses
The company said its investments align with India’s priorities of job creation, digital transformation and exports. By 2030, Amazon aims to:
- Support 3.8 million jobs in India.
- Enable $80 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports.
- Help 15 million small businesses adopt AI technologies.
- Provide AI education to 4 million government school students.
PM Modi Welcomes the Investment
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Amazon’s expanded investment commitment, describing it as a sign of growing global confidence in India’s economy. The meeting focused on Artificial intelligence, Cloud computing, Digital infrastructure, Innovation, Exports and Employment opportunities.
Following the meeting, Andy Jassy said Amazon remains committed to India’s long term growth and sees significant opportunities in the country’s e-commerce, AI, and cloud computing sectors. He added that India continues to be one of Amazon’s most important growth markets.
A Strategic Bet on India
The latest investment reinforces India’s position as a key destination for global technology companies investing in AI and cloud infrastructure. Alongside Amazon, several leading global tech firms have announced major investments in India’s digital ecosystem, reflecting confidence in the country’s expanding technology market.
Amazon’s announcement is expected to boost India’s digital economy, create employment opportunities, strengthen cloud infrastructure, and support the government’s vision of making India a global technology and innovation hub.
