Amazon Plans $35 Billion India Investment, Expands Role in Jobs and Digital Growth

Amazon has emerged as a significant contributor to India’s economic and digital growth, supporting millions of livelihoods while expanding its long-term investments in the country. As one of the largest foreign investors and a major driver of e-commerce exports, the company has played a key role in enabling India’s digital transformation. Amazon has announced plans to invest an additional USD 35 billion across its India businesses by 2030, with a focus on business expansion, digital innovation powered by artificial intelligence, export growth, and large-scale job creation.

An independent assessment by economic consulting firm Keystone Strategy examined Amazon’s USD 40 billion investment in India since 2010 and highlighted its wide-ranging impact. The report noted that Amazon’s operations have supported nearly 2.8 million direct, indirect, and seasonal jobs across the economy, helped bring over 12 million small and medium businesses onto digital platforms, and facilitated more than USD 20 billion in exports. The findings underline how sustained private investment, aligned with national development priorities and supported by a conducive policy environment, can generate inclusive economic growth.

Amazon’s growth in India has closely mirrored the country’s own digital journey over the past decade and a half. National initiatives such as Digital India, Startup India, and Make in India have strengthened digital infrastructure, enabling businesses in smaller towns to access global markets and adopt modern technologies. This ecosystem has created a strong foundation for the next phase of innovation-led growth.

Looking ahead, Amazon’s fresh investments will be channelled into strengthening its talent base, expanding fulfilment and transportation networks, building data centres, enhancing digital payments infrastructure, and advancing technology capabilities. The company aims to support 3.8 million job opportunities in India by 2030, spanning sectors such as technology, logistics, operations, and customer support.

In the digital domain, Amazon Web Services (AWS) continues to invest heavily in cloud and data centre infrastructure in Maharashtra and Telangana. With dedicated regions in Mumbai and Hyderabad, AWS is supporting India’s growing demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. These investments are expected to further accelerate AI-driven innovation while maintaining high standards of sustainability and energy efficiency.