Key Points
- Amazon India to invest ₹2,800 crore in 2026 for worker safety and network expansion
- Investment includes healthcare access and financial inclusion programmes for associates
- Company plans to double Amazon Now quick commerce footprint across India
Amazon India will invest over ₹2,800 crore in to improve worker safety and healthcare while expanding its delivery network, the company announced on Thursday. The investment covers tens of thousands of warehouse and delivery associates across the country, targeting healthcare access, financial inclusion and upgraded facilities.
The announcement comes as e-commerce companies face growing scrutiny over working conditions in warehouses and for delivery personnel. Amazon said the funds would strengthen its operations networks.
According to Amazon, the ₹2,800 crore outlay will fund several worker-focused programmes. These include scaling Project Ashray, which provides rest facilities for delivery associates, and expanding Sushruta, a health programme for long-haul truck drivers and their families.
The company said it would conduct medical camps across the country and enhance accident and medical insurance coverage for workers. Amazon also plans to extend financial inclusion through its Samriddhi programme, which helps associates enrol in government schemes such as Ayushman Bharat Health Account and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
“Since launching Amazon.in in 2013, we have built one of India’s safest, fastest, and most reliable operations networks, serving customers across every serviceable pin code in the country,” said Abhinav Singh, Vice President, Operations, Amazon India and Australia. “At the heart of this network are our people, and we remain committed to raising the bar on associate safety, health, and financial wellbeing.”
Network expansion plans
The investment forms part of Amazon’s broader commitment to spend over ₹2.9 lakh crore in India by 2030. The company said it would focus on three areas: artificial intelligence-driven digitisation, export growth and job creation.
Amazon plans to expand its fulfilment centres, sortation centres and delivery stations across India, with particular focus on tier 2 and tier 3 cities. The company said these upgrades would improve delivery speeds and support small businesses and sellers on its platform.
The investment builds on ₹2,000 crore spent in 2025, which Amazon said enabled 17 new fulfilment centres, six sortation centres and 75 last-mile delivery stations.
Amazon said it would more than double the footprint of Amazon Now, its quick commerce service that delivers goods within minutes or hours. Quick commerce refers to ultra-fast delivery, typically within 10 to 30 minutes, using small warehouses called micro-fulfilment centres located close to customers in urban areas.
The company currently operates over 300 such micro-fulfilment centres across major cities. Amazon Now launched in 2025 and competes with established quick commerce players including Blinkit, Zepto and Swiggy Instamart in the Indian market.
Amazon said the expanded network would allow it to serve customers across multiple delivery speeds, from minutes to days, depending on their requirements.
Your Questions, Answered
How much is Amazon investing in India in 2026?
Amazon India announced an investment of over ₹2,800 crore in 2026, focusing on worker safety, healthcare programmes and expanding its delivery network across the country.
What worker programmes is Amazon funding with this investment?
The investment covers Project Ashray for delivery associate rest facilities, Sushruta health programme for truck drivers, medical camps, enhanced insurance and financial inclusion through schemes like Ayushman Bharat.
What is Amazon Now and how will it expand?
Amazon Now is Amazon's quick commerce service delivering goods within minutes using micro-fulfilment centres. The company plans to more than double its footprint from the current 300-plus centres across Indian cities.
What is Amazon's total planned investment in India by 2030?
Amazon has announced plans to invest more than ₹2.9 lakh crore in India by 2030, focusing on AI-driven digitisation, export growth and job creation alongside its core e-commerce operations.
