Amazon Plans Major Investment in India's AI and Cloud Infrastructure
Amazon's Commitment to India
File image of Amazon CEO Andy Jassy with PM Modi(Photo: @ajassy/X)
New Delhi, June 25: On Thursday, Amazon, the prominent US e-commerce firm, declared its intention to invest a staggering amount to bolster its operations in India from 2026 to 2030, coinciding with a meeting between CEO Andy Jassy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
During this meeting, Jassy reaffirmed Amazon's dedication to the Indian market and revealed plans for an additional investment aimed at enhancing AI and cloud infrastructure by 2030.
This new commitment brings Amazon's total planned investment in AI and cloud infrastructure to over a billion dollars between 2026 and 2030, positioning the company as a leading global investor in these sectors within India.
The funds will be utilized to increase the capacity of AWS data centers located in Mumbai and Hyderabad, providing startups, enterprises, and government entities with access to tailored AI chips, managed AI services, and secure cloud technologies, enabling them to innovate swiftly and expand their reach globally.
From 2010 to 2030, Amazon's cumulative investments in India are projected to exceed a billion dollars.
“We entered the Indian market over ten years ago and have been dedicated to serving customers, sellers, developers, startups, and enterprises through our diverse offerings. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, particularly in our e-commerce, AI, and cloud sectors,” Jassy stated.
“We are committing over a billion dollars in the next five years to cater to the rising demand across our operations in India and to assist the nation in achieving its goals. We are motivated by Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a developed and self-reliant India, and we are eager to be a long-term ally in the country’s growth narrative,” he added.
Jassy expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for his guidance and emphasized India's increasing significance, where Amazon is involved in various sectors including e-commerce, AI, cloud services, and entertainment.
He pointed out that Amazon's business in India is experiencing robust growth, particularly in e-commerce and AWS.
Since its inception in India, Amazon has digitized 12 million small enterprises, facilitated over a billion dollars in cumulative e-commerce exports, and contributed to the creation of 2.8 million jobs.
Additionally, the company has trained more than 10 million Indians in cloud skills.
Aligned with governmental priorities, Amazon will maintain its strong emphasis on AI-driven digitization, export enhancement, and job creation. The company has committed to supporting 3.8 million jobs, achieving a billion dollars in cumulative exports, providing AI advantages to 15 million small businesses, and offering AI education to 4 million students in government schools.