Amazon Commits $48 Billion to India by 2030, Adding $13 Billion for AI and Cloud Expansion

Amazon has significantly increased its investment commitment to India, announcing an additional $13 billion to expand artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure in the country . This brings Amazon's total planned investment in India between 2026 and 2030 to **$48 billion**, up from the $35 billion pledge made in December 2025 .

The announcement came after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on June 25, 2026 . With this commitment, Amazon's cumulative investments in India from 2010 to 2030 will exceed $88 billion .

"This additional $13 billion will be largely AWS and cloud and AI," Jassy told CNBC-TV18 in an exclusive interview . "The pace at which AI is growing here in India is really remarkable."

Where the Money Is Going

The fresh investment will expand Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center capacity in the Mumbai and Hyderabad regions . This will provide Indian startups, enterprises, and government organizations with access to:

• Custom AI chips (including AWS Trainium)
• Managed AI services
• Secure and reliable cloud technologies
• Developer tools to innovate faster and scale globally 

Amazon's total planned spending on AI and cloud infrastructure in India between 2026 and 2030 now exceeds $21 billion .

Jobs, Exports, and AI for All

Beyond infrastructure, Amazon outlined ambitious social and economic targets for 2030 :

Target	Goal
Jobs supported	3.8 million (up from 2.8 million in 2024)
Cumulative ecommerce exports	$80 billion
Small businesses benefiting from AI	15 million
Government school students receiving AI education	4 million

Since launching in India, Amazon has already digitized 12 million small businesses, enabled over $20 billion in cumulative ecommerce exports, supported 2.8 million jobs, and trained over 10 million Indians on cloud skills .

Beyond the Cloud: Quick Commerce and Logistics

Amazon is also expanding its operations network across India, planning to launch more than 20 new fulfillment centers and over 100 new last-mile delivery stations this year . The focus is on reaching tier 3 and tier 4 cities with faster deliveries.

The company has also launched "Sammaan," a dedicated program focused on the welfare of delivery associates, offering scholarships for their children's education, comprehensive insurance coverage, and on-road safety measures .

The Competitive Landscape

Amazon's investment comes amid a wave of tech commitments to India :

• Microsoft has pledged $17.5 billion for AI and cloud infrastructure in India between 2026 and 2029 
• Google is investing roughly $15 billion through 2030 to build an AI hub in Visakhapatnam 
• India's data center capacity has grown from 350 MW in 2019 to around 1.6 GW in 2025, a 29% CAGR 

What It Means for India

Jassy emphasized that Amazon's business priorities align with India's goals of democratizing AI access, digitizing small businesses, creating jobs, and enabling exports .

"We are inspired by Prime Minister Modi's vision of a Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat, and we are committed to being a long-term partner in India's growth story," Jassy said .

Prime Minister Modi welcomed the investment, stating it would "create new opportunities for our youth" and shows "the growing interest across the world to invest in India" .

The Long-Term Bet

While the investment represents a massive commitment, Jassy acknowledged that it's still early days for Amazon in India. He noted that 85% of global retail still happens in physical stores and 85% of global IT spending remains on-premises — both of which are expected to shift to online and cloud over time .

"India is one of the most important and largest businesses in all of Amazon," Jassy said, adding that the company will continue to look at acquisitions and work closely with the government on expanding AI capabilities .