Amazon to invest over $35bn in India to expand AI and exports

The move aims to speed up exports, broaden operations, and enhance artificial intelligence capabilities in the world’s most populous country. The investment follows the company’s existing $40 billion expenditure in India, indicating renewed confidence in the nation’s rapidly expanding digital economy.

Infrastructure development and nationwide economic impact

Amazon announced that the new investment will help develop both physical and digital infrastructure, including transportation networks, data centres, digital payment systems, and technological innovation. The company said its expansion will create one million new jobs and boost total exports to $80 billion, while enabling 15 million small businesses to benefit from AI-powered tools and digital services.

Strong global interest in India’s digital growth

The announcement comes as several international corporations continue to prioritise India, now the world’s fifth-largest economy and projected to surpass 900 million internet users by the end of 2025. With digital adoption rising, Amazon’s investment highlights its long-term commitment to supporting the country’s economic transformation. ‘We’re excited to continue being a catalyst for India’s growth,” said top Amazon official Amit Agarwal during the announcement in New Delhi.