Amazon India is preparing to lay off between 800 and 1,000 employees as part of a global workforce reduction of 14,000 corporate roles, according to sources familiar with the development. The layoffs are expected to take place in three phases over the next three days, marking one of Amazon’s most significant restructuring efforts in recent years.
Employees from the People Experience and Technology (PXT) and Prime Video operations teams in Bengaluru have already received termination emails, sources told The Financial Express.
While Amazon India declined to comment on the specific numbers or teams affected, the company’s global job cuts were confirmed in an internal memo by Beth Galetti, Senior Vice President of People Experience and Technology.
AI-Driven Restructuring Strategy
In her memo, Galetti said the decision aligns with Amazon’s broader strategy to streamline operations and invest more heavily in Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives. She described the move as a “continuation” of CEO Andy Jassy’s vision to make Amazon operate “like the world’s largest startup.”
“The current generation of AI is the most transformative technology since the Internet,” Galetti said, adding that the company must “organize more leanly” to accelerate innovation and reduce bureaucracy.
This follows Jassy’s earlier memo in June 2025, where he indicated that Amazon’s efficiency gains from AI adoption could lead to a gradual reduction in its corporate headcount over the next few years.
Support for Impacted Employees
Amazon said affected employees would receive a transition support package, including severance pay, outplacement services, and extended health insurance benefits. Most laid-off workers will have 90 days to apply for internal roles, with timelines varying based on local employment laws.
The company also hinted that the restructuring might continue into 2026, balancing layoffs with new hires in key growth areas such as AI, logistics, and cloud computing.
Largest Job Cuts Since 2022–23
The current layoffs mark Amazon’s biggest single workforce reduction since 2022–23, when it cut around 27,000 positions over multiple phases following over-hiring during the pandemic-driven e-commerce boom. Some media reports suggest that the total global impact could reach up to 30,000 employees once all phases conclude.
India Remains a Key Market
Despite the global shake-up, Amazon has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India. In June 2025, the company announced a ₹2,000 crore investment to enhance its logistics and fulfilment infrastructure across the country, underlining India’s strategic importance in its growth plans.
