Amazon is expected to lay off between 800 and 1,000 corporate employees in India as part of a global restructuring effort aimed at streamlining operations and reallocating resources toward priority areas such as artificial intelligence and automation.
The decision is part of a larger global layoff plan involving approximately 14,000 roles across various functions.
Departments and Roles Affected by Amazon Layoffs
The layoffs in India will span multiple departments, including finance, marketing, human resources, and technology.
According to reports, the steepest cuts are likely to affect teams that work closely with Amazon’s global operations.
Employees reporting to international teams are expected to be the most impacted.
The company began informing affected employees on October 29, 2025, with notifications expected to continue over the coming days.
While the current estimate stands at 800–1,000 roles, sources suggest that the number could rise depending on internal restructuring outcomes.
Strategic Shift Toward AI and Efficiency
Amazon’s leadership has emphasized that the layoffs are part of a strategic shift toward reducing bureaucracy, removing layers of management, and investing in high-priority areas.
In an internal note, Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology, stated that the company aims to become stronger by reallocating resources to areas that better serve customer needs.
The restructuring aligns with Amazon’s growing focus on artificial intelligence, which is expected to reshape its workforce model.
Reports indicate that Amazon plans to replace or avoid up to 600,000 jobs in the United States by 2027 through AI-driven efficiencies.
Global Context and Previous Layoffs
This round of layoffs follows several workforce reductions Amazon has implemented since 2022.
The company has consistently cited economic uncertainty, changing consumer behavior, and the need for operational agility as reasons for trimming its workforce.
The current global layoff of 14,000 roles is one of the largest in Amazon’s history and reflects broader trends in the tech and e-commerce sectors, where companies are increasingly turning to automation and AI to manage costs and improve scalability.
Impact on Amazon India’s Workforce
India remains a key market for Amazon, both in terms of consumer base and talent pool.
The layoffs, however, signal a shift in how global teams are structured and managed.
Amazon continues to invest in its retail and logistics operations in India.
However, the reduction in corporate roles may affect morale and raise concerns about long-term job stability.
Industry analysts note that the move could prompt other tech firms to reassess their workforce strategies.
This is especially likely in areas where global collaboration plays a central role in operations.
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