Amazon announces US$35 bn investment to boost logistics ops

Amazon has announced plans to invest US$ 35 billion in India across its businesses by 2030. Amit Agarwal, Senior VP, Emerging Markets, said, “Amazon’s 15-year journey in India reflects its commitment to the country’s digital transformation and its vision of an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat 2047. Looking ahead, we are excited to be a catalyst for India’s growth, as we democratise access to AI for millions of Indians, create one million jobs, and quadruple cumulative e-commerce exports enabled to US$ 80 billion by 2030.” The investment will focus on three strategic pillars: AI-driven digitisation, export growth, and job creation, alongside broader business expansion. The firm officials said the investments align with India’s national priorities and will strengthen AI capabilities, enhance logistics infra, support small businesses, and generate employment.