New Delhi, June 25: Amazon CEO has met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and announced plans to invest $48 billion in India by 2030, marking one of the company’s largest long-term commitments in the country.
The investment is expected to be directed towards expanding Amazon’s e-commerce infrastructure, strengthening cloud computing capabilities, enhancing logistics networks, and supporting digital innovation across India.
According to officials, the announcement reflects growing confidence in India’s digital economy and its rapidly expanding consumer and enterprise markets. The planned investment is also expected to create new opportunities in technology, supply chain management, and employment generation over the coming years.
During the meeting, discussions focused on India’s digital transformation, ease of doing business, and the role of technology in driving inclusive economic growth. The government highlighted its continued focus on building a strong digital ecosystem to support global and domestic companies.
Amazon’s commitment is expected to further deepen its presence in India, where it already operates across multiple sectors including e-commerce, cloud services through Amazon Web Services (AWS), and digital payment solutions.
Industry experts say the investment underscores India’s position as a key global growth market for technology and retail expansion. It also aligns with broader trends of increasing foreign direct investment in India’s digital and infrastructure sectors.
The company stated that the long-term investment will support innovation, expand small business participation on its platform, and improve customer experience across the country.
The announcement is seen as a significant boost to India’s digital economy and reinforces global investor confidence in the country’s growth trajectory.
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