Amazon plans to expand aggressively in India through fresh investments, infrastructure expansion, and possible acquisitions in the quick commerce space.
Highlights
- Amazon may acquire Indian companies, including quick commerce players.
- CEO Andy Jassy says technology, customer experience and talent will drive acquisition decisions.
- Amazon to invest an additional $13 billion in India by 2030, taking total planned investment to $48 billion.
- Company plans to open over 20 fulfillment centers and 100+ last-mile delivery stations this year.
- Investment will strengthen AI, cloud infrastructure and create millions of employment opportunities.
Amazon Plans Massive India Expansion
New Delhi: Amazon is preparing for its next phase of growth in India with a combination of fresh investments, infrastructure expansion and potential acquisitions. The company’s President and CEO, Andy Jassy, said Amazon is actively evaluating opportunities to acquire businesses, including players in the rapidly growing quick commerce segment, as it looks to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets.
Speaking during his India visit, Jassy said the company considers several factors before making an acquisition, including a company’s technology capabilities, customer experience and talented workforce. According to him, Amazon continuously evaluates businesses that can complement its operations and deliver greater value to customers.
India remains one of Amazon’s most strategic global markets, where competition in e-commerce and quick commerce has intensified. To strengthen its logistics network, the company plans to open more than 20 new fulfillment centers and over 100 last-mile delivery stations during the year. These investments are expected to improve delivery speed while supporting Amazon’s expanding quick commerce ambitions.
A major highlight of the visit was Jassy’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following the meeting, Amazon announced an additional $13 billion investment in India by 2030 to strengthen artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure. This increases the company’s total planned investment in India to $48 billion, up from the previously announced $35 billion.
During his visit, Jassy also met Amazon India’s leadership team, business partners and startup founders in Bengaluru. He later visited Amazon Now’s micro-fulfillment center in Mumbai to review the company’s quick delivery operations.
The increased investment is expected to boost digital infrastructure, accelerate AI adoption and generate employment opportunities across logistics, technology and cloud services. Industry experts believe Amazon’s expansion strategy could further intensify competition in India’s booming e-commerce and quick commerce sectors while benefiting consumers through improved services and faster deliveries.
With India emerging as one of Amazon’s largest long-term growth markets, the company’s latest investment plans underline its commitment to expanding its presence and supporting the country’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
