Amazon India has announced a massive investment of ₹2,000 crore (over $233 million) in 2025 to expand its logistics and delivery infrastructure. The goal? To accelerate delivery speeds, strengthen fulfilment capacity, and reinforce last-mile operations amid rising competition in India’s fast-growing e-commerce and ultrafast delivery market.
🚀 Why This Move Matters
As ultrafast delivery startups like Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart capture urban customers with 10-minute delivery promises, Amazon is repositioning itself to stay ahead. This capital injection marks one of Amazon’s largest yearly infrastructure investments in India and signals its long-term commitment to the market.
“We’re building best-in-class logistics designed for speed, scale, safety, and reliability,” said Abhinav Singh, VP of Operations, Amazon India and Australia.
🏗️ Key Areas of Investment
Amazon’s ₹2,000 crore investment will primarily focus on:
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Expanding fulfilment centers and sortation hubs
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Boosting last-mile delivery operations in major cities
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Integrating advanced tech tools for delivery efficiency
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Enhancing workforce support programs for delivery associates
📦 Launching Amazon “Now”: 10-Minute Delivery
After piloting its 10-minute delivery service, “Amazon Now”, in select Bengaluru pin codes, Amazon is preparing to expand the offering to Delhi-NCR and Mumbai. This move puts Amazon in direct competition with Flipkart Minutes, Blinkit ,BigBasket, JioMart, and other instant delivery platforms.
📊 Amazon Market Context: Slowing Growth, Rising Competition
According to a joint report by Bain & Company and Flipkart, India’s e-tail market grew just 10–12% in 2024, a significant dip from the 20%+ growth seen in previous years. In this context, Amazon’s strategy focuses on efficiency, customer experience, and logistics innovation.
Despite the slowdown, Amazon India reported ₹25,406 crore in revenue for FY24, up 14% year-over-year. Net losses also dropped by 28% to ₹3,469 crore, reflecting improved operational control.
🧑💼 Amazon Empowering the Workforce
Amazon is investing in employee and partner welfare through:
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Samridhi – financial assistance program
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Ashray – rest point infrastructure for delivery partners
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Sushruta – healthcare for truck drivers
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80,000 delivery associates to benefit from ongoing health check-up drives
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App enhancements for better earnings visibility and GPS navigation
The company is also promoting helmet safety awareness, reinforcing its commitment to delivery partner well-being.
Additionally, the delivery personnel app is being enhanced to include:
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Clear earnings breakdown
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Improved navigation tools
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Benefits tracking
Conclusion
Amazon India’s ₹2,000 crore investment demonstrates a deep commitment to infrastructure, customer satisfaction, and employee welfare—even as the broader e-commerce landscape cools. This strategic push could redefine logistics benchmarks in the country.
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