Amazon India layoffs have reportedly affected at least 100 employees, according to Inc42 citing an Economic Times report, as part of the company’s latest round of global job cuts. Amazon confirmed it was eliminating roles in its Stores business but did not disclose how many positions were affected in India.
The cuts surfaced on October 9, 2026, as Amazon’s Great Indian Festival sale got under way. Business Insider reported that fewer than 1,000 employees were affected globally, with staff in India, the US and the UK hit.
Which Amazon India Teams Were Affected by the Layoffs?
According to the Inc42 report, the Indian cuts were mainly in retail and customer service. They also covered selling partner support and engineering roles within the Stores business. Amazon said it had made “the difficult decision to eliminate a small number of roles,” but gave no breakdown by country or function, so the 100-employee figure remains a media estimate rather than a company-confirmed number.
How Does This Compare With Earlier Amazon Job Cuts in India?
This is not the first round. In November 2025, more than 1,000 Amazon employees in India were reportedly laid off, with sources estimating the total could reach 1,500. In January 2026, more than 500 employees were affected, with estimates of 500 to 700, and technology and HR teams were hit hardest. That round was part of a global restructuring covering about 16,000 roles. Across the two earlier rounds, Prime Video, AWS, retail stores and devices were among the most affected divisions, with cuts hitting Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Amazon’s AI and Cloud Spending Continues Alongside the Cuts
The job reductions come even as Amazon spends heavily on infrastructure. The company plans record 2026 capital expenditure of $220 billion, mostly for AWS and AI, according to the report. CEO Andy Jassy said higher memory costs raised that estimate from $200 billion. In June, Amazon announced an additional $13 billion investment in AI and cloud infrastructure in India by 2030, taking its total India commitment to $48 billion. It also reportedly plans to invest $3 billion in its quick commerce arm, Amazon Now, by 2030.
Industry Reaction and Expert Commentary
We did not find a statement from a trade body, union or analyst on the latest round in the sources reviewed, and no market reaction was reported. The only company comment available is Amazon’s confirmation that it is eliminating roles in the Stores business.
What Happens Next?
Amazon has not said whether further reductions are planned in India. Readers should watch for an official company statement on the number of affected roles and for any severance or redeployment details from Amazon India.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many employees did Amazon lay off in India?
At least 100 employees in India were reportedly affected, according to Inc42 citing an Economic Times report. Amazon has not confirmed the Indian figure.
Which Amazon teams were hit by the layoffs?
Reports say retail and customer service were most affected, along with selling partner support and engineering roles in the Stores business.
Is Amazon still investing in India?
Yes. Amazon announced an additional $13 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in India by 2030 in June, bringing its total India commitment to $48 billion.
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