The announcement came at the sixth edition of the Amazon Smbhav Summit in New Delhi, where an Economic Impact Report by Keystone Strategy revealed Amazon's cumulative investments of nearly $40 billion—including compensation to employees and the development of infrastructure—have established the company as the largest foreign investor in India, the largest enabler of e-commerce exports, and among the top job creators in the country.
The company has invested at scale towards building physical and digital infrastructure, including fulfillment centres, transportation networks, data centres, digital payments infrastructure and technology development.
“We are humbled to have been a part of India’s digital transformation journey over the past 15 years, with Amazon’s growth in India perfectly aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat,” said Amit Agarwal, senior VP Emerging Markets, Amazon. “We have invested at scale in growing the physical and digital infrastructure for small businesses in India, creating millions of jobs, and making Made-in-India global.”
Amazon’s impact in India extends beyond its direct workforce—supporting jobs in packaging, logistics, and technology, and enabling thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs to grow in its marketplace.
In 2030, the company will support 3.8 million direct, indirect, induced and seasonal jobs. These will stem from Amazon's business expansion as well as its growing fulfillment and delivery network, which simultaneously supports parallel industries including packaging, manufacturing, and transportation services, the company said in a press release.
Reiterating Amazon’s investment in India, Agarwal added, “Looking ahead, we're excited to continue being a catalyst for India’s growth, as we democratise access to AI for millions of Indians and quadruple cumulative e-commerce exports to $80 billion by 2030. In 2030, Amazon businesses will support 3.8 million direct, indirect, induced and seasonal jobs.”
With the additional $35 billion in planned investment by 2030, Amazon aims to further accelerate digital transformation, strengthen infrastructure, and support innovation across the country. These investments are strategically aligned with India's national priorities and will focus on expanding AI capabilities, enhancing logistics infrastructure, supporting small business growth and creating jobs.
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