Amazon announces plans to boost India operations with $233 million investment

Amazon India is set to inject over $233 million into its operations in 2025, a move aimed at fortifying its logistics network, enhancing employee welfare and driving technological innovation across the country. According to the e-commerce giant, the substantial capital infusion will primarily target the expansion and upgrade of Amazon India's existing infrastructure, including its fulfillment, sortation, and delivery networks. It said that a key focus will also be on advancing associate safety and well-being programmes, alongside the development of cutting-edge tools and technology for its extensive fulfillment network. "For over a decade now in India, we have been focused on building the best-in-class logistics infrastructure—designed to deliver with safety, speed, scale, and reliability for our customers across the country," said Abhinav Singh, VP-Operations, Amazon India and Australia. "These latest investments reflect our commitment to continually expand and upgrade our operations across our fulfillment, sortation, and delivery network," he added.

This latest investment comes on the heels of Amazon's ongoing efforts to establish an operations network capable of reaching every serviceable PIN code in India.

Amazon to enhancing infrastructure and employee well-being

The investment is expected to boost processing capacity, improve fulfillment speeds and increase overall efficiency throughout Amazon's operational network. This will enable Amazon to serve customers across India more quickly and reliably.Furthermore, the company says that both existing and new buildings within Amazon’s operations network will incorporate state-of-the-art technology and efficient building systems to minimise energy consumption.These strategic investments highlight Amazon’s ongoing dedication to strengthening its operational presence in India, empowering sellers, enhancing customer convenience and contributing to the growth of local economies.