Amazon India plans to cut between 800 and 1,000 corporate jobs as part of a broader global workforce reduction. This move comes as the e-commerce giant increases its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, changing how work gets done across the company. The layoffs are a direct result of Amazon's strategy to streamline operations and reduce overheads by adopting AI-driven solutions.^[1][2][3] ### Global Restructuring Impacts Indian Workforce The job reductions in India are part of a larger global plan by Amazon to eliminate about 14,000 corporate roles worldwide.^[4][2][3] Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology, Beth Galetti, confirmed these global layoffs in a company-wide memo.^[1][4][2] The cuts will affect various departments in India, including finance, human resources, and technology.^[1][4][2] Employees who report to Amazon's global teams will likely see the steepest job reductions.^[1][4][2] This marks one of the largest workforce reductions at Amazon's Indian operations.^[2] Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warned in June 2025 that AI would likely shrink the company's workforce in the coming years.^[1][4][2] He stated that "agentic AI" should change how work is done, meaning fewer people will be needed for some current jobs, while more people will work in other types of roles.^[1][2] Galetti added that these reductions are a continuation of efforts to make Amazon stronger by cutting bureaucracy and shifting resources to key investment areas.^[1][4] ### AI Investment Drives Efficiency Amazon is heavily investing in artificial intelligence, pouring more than $100 billion into the technology this year. This is a significant increase from $83 billion invested in 2024.^[1][2] The company aims to achieve efficiency gains by using AI extensively across its operations.^[1] This push for AI-driven efficiency is leading to a rebalancing of Amazon's workforce.^[3] While some roles are being eliminated due to automation, Amazon plans to continue hiring in AI-related functions.^[1][2] The company's focus on AI and automation extends across various areas, including logistics, customer support, and backend operations.^[3] This integration of new technologies is expected to reduce the need for certain mid-level corporate positions.^[3] Analysts view these job cuts as a strategic shift rather than just a cost-cutting measure, aligning teams with Amazon's evolving business priorities.^[5] ### Impact on Employees and Future Outlook Affected employees in India will receive transition support, including severance pay, outplacement services, and health insurance benefits.^[2][6] Most impacted employees will have 90 days to find new internal roles, with recruiting teams prioritizing internal candidates.^[6] This period allows for a smoother transition, though specific timings may vary based on local laws.^[6] The current layoffs are part of a trend of workforce reductions across the tech industry.^[7][5] Many tech companies, including Amazon, expanded rapidly during the pandemic and are now recalibrating amid slower growth and changing business conditions.^[5][8] The move highlights the growing importance of upskilling in AI, cloud, and automation for employees to remain relevant in a fast-changing job market.^[5] Amazon expects to continue hiring in strategic areas in 2026, even as it looks for more ways to remove layers and gain efficiency.^[6]

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