Amazon announced on June 25 that it will invest an additional $13 billion by 2030 to expand AWS data center capacity in Mumbai and Hyderabad. The announcement came after Amazon CEO Andy Jassy met with India’s Prime Minister Modi in New Delhi. This marks Amazon's third major investment commitment in India, bringing its total pledged investment in the country to $48 billion.
Amazon's Three Investment Announcements in India Total $48 Billion
History of the three investment commitments:
· In 2023, following Jassy's first meeting with Modi, Amazon announced a $15 billion investment (including $12.7 billion for AWS) by 2030;
· In December 2025, Amazon pledged an additional over $35 billion;
· On June 26, 2026, it announced another $13 billion to expand AWS data center capacity in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Amazon said its cumulative investment in India has reached $48 billion, but did not detail how the $48 billion would be allocated across various businesses.
Microsoft, Google Pledge Investments; New Delhi Has Introduced Tax Incentives
In the wave of global tech companies investing in India, Microsoft announced in December last year a $17.5 billion investment in India by 2029; Google announced in October last year a $15 billion investment in AI centers and data center infrastructure. Other investors include Australia's AirTrunk, Canada's CPP Investments, and domestic conglomerates Reliance Industries and Adani Group.
New Delhi has introduced policy incentives: Tax relief for foreign cloud service providers selling services overseas, provided the relevant workloads are run in Indian data centers.
Amazon Plans to Open Over 20 Logistics Centers and Over 100 Delivery Stations in India
In addition to AI infrastructure investments, Amazon simultaneously announced an expansion of its retail and logistics network in India: It plans to open over 20 logistics centers and over 100 "last-mile" delivery stations this year; this week it also detailed plans to expand its rapid shopping service Amazon Now to over 300 towns across the country.
In the Indian e-commerce market, Amazon faces competition from platforms such as Eternal's Blinkit, Swiggy's Instamart, Zepto, and Walmart-owned Flipkart. Flipkart announced this week it plans to open 1,500 micro logistics centers in India by the end of 2026.
FAQ
What is the specific use of Amazon's $13 billion investment this time?
This $13 billion investment will be used to expand AWS data center capacity in Mumbai and Hyderabad, India, with a target deployment by 2030. This is Amazon's third major investment commitment to India, bringing its cumulative investment commitment in India to $48 billion.
What are the AI investment commitments of major global tech companies to India?
Major announced commitments: Amazon cumulative $48 billion; Microsoft pledged $17.5 billion investment by 2029 (announced last December); Google pledged $15 billion for AI centers and data centers (announced last October).
What is the competitive landscape for Amazon in the Indian retail market?
Amazon faces competition from platforms such as Eternal's Blinkit, Swiggy's Instamart, Zepto, and Walmart-owned Flipkart. Flipkart announced this week it plans to open 1,500 micro logistics centers by the end of 2026; Amazon plans to open over 20 logistics centers and over 100 delivery stations this year, and expand Amazon Now to over 300 towns.
