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Amazon to Invest $35 Billion in India Over Five Years

The focus is AI investment alongside logistics upgrades to accelerate growth in a crucial market.

Overview

  • Amazon said the funding will span operations from quick commerce to cloud computing, with capital directed to AI capabilities and logistics infrastructure.
  • The company projects the plan will create an additional one million jobs in India by 2030.
  • India remains a priority market for U.S. tech firms despite regulatory hurdles and intensifying local competition.
  • Amazon is working to close the gap with rivals in near‑instant delivery, including Flipkart, Blinkit, Instamart and Zepto.
  • Earlier targets included $15 billion in added investment by 2030 with AWS allocating $12.7 billion for regional infrastructure, and Amazon now aims to lift e‑commerce exports from India to $80 billion by 2030.