Amazon Announces $48 Billion India Investment After Modi Meeting
Amazon has unveiled plans to invest $48 billion in India between 2026 and 2030, marking one of its largest commitments to the country and underscoring its long-term confidence in the Indian market. The announcement came after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amazon Chief Executive Officer Andy Jassy, during which the company reaffirmed its commitment to supporting India’s digital and economic growth.
The planned investment, valued at approximately ₹4.53 lakh crore, will be directed toward expanding Amazon’s business operations across the country. The company said the move aligns with its long-term strategy in India, where it has steadily increased its presence in e-commerce, cloud computing and emerging technologies over the past decade.
A major portion of the investment will be focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure. Andy Jassy stated that Amazon plans to invest an additional $13 billion in AI and cloud services by 2030. With this latest commitment, Amazon’s cumulative investment in these sectors in India is expected to exceed $21 billion.
Focus on AI and Cloud Infrastructure
Amazon said the fresh investment will significantly expand the capacity of Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres in Mumbai and Hyderabad. The enhanced infrastructure is expected to support startups, enterprises and government agencies by providing access to secure cloud technologies, custom AI chips and developer tools.
The company believes these investments will help accelerate innovation across industries and strengthen India’s position as a growing technology hub. The expansion is also expected to increase access to advanced digital infrastructure for businesses seeking to adopt AI-driven solutions.
Speaking after the meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Jassy said Amazon has witnessed remarkable growth in its e-commerce, cloud and AI businesses since entering India about a decade ago. He added that the company remains committed to contributing to the goals of “Viksit Bharat” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat,” two key initiatives promoted by the Indian government to drive economic development and self-reliance.
Total India Investment to Reach $88 Billion
Amazon said that once the newly announced investments are completed, its total investment in India between 2010 and 2030 will reach $88 billion. The company described India as a strategic long-term market and said it intends to remain a partner in the country’s growth journey.
The announcement also highlighted Amazon’s contributions to India’s digital economy in recent years. According to the company, it has helped digitise 12 million small businesses across the country and enabled e-commerce exports worth $20 billion.
Amazon further stated that its operations have supported 2.8 million jobs, both directly and indirectly, while also providing cloud skills training to 10 million Indians.
New Targets for Jobs, Exports and Digital Adoption
Looking ahead, Amazon outlined several goals linked to its future investments in India. The company said it aims to support 3.8 million jobs in the coming years while helping generate cumulative exports worth $80 billion.
The technology giant also plans to extend AI-related benefits to 15 million small businesses and provide AI education to 4 million government school students. These initiatives are expected to complement the company’s broader efforts in digitalisation, workforce development and technology adoption.
Amazon said future investments will continue to align with government priorities in areas such as AI-led digital transformation, export growth and employment generation. The company maintained that India remains one of its most important growth markets globally and that it sees significant opportunities across commerce, cloud computing and advanced technologies.
The investment announcement comes at a time when India is increasingly positioning itself as a major destination for technology investment, driven by rapid digital adoption, expanding internet penetration and growing demand for cloud and AI services. Amazon’s latest commitment reflects the company’s expectation that these trends will continue to create opportunities for businesses, consumers and technology developers across the country.