Bengaluru, February 23: The American tech giant Amazon announced the opening of its second largest office in Asia on Monday in Bengaluru.
The new 12-story facility spans 1.1 million square feet and will accommodate over 7,000 employees involved in e-commerce, operations, payments, technology, and vendor services in India.
M.B. Patil, Karnataka’s Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises and Infrastructure Development, inaugurated the building, stating, “Amazon’s ongoing investment in Bengaluru reflects India’s growing role as a global technology and innovation hub. Large facilities like Amazon’s new campus create high-quality jobs, strengthen the local ecosystem, and support India’s digital economy. We welcome investments that build long-term capacity and create opportunities for our workforce.”
This new campus is part of Amazon’s continued investment in India. The company has already invested over $40 billion in the country and has committed an additional $35 billion by 2030.
The facility is located 15 kilometers from Kempegowda International Airport and is designed to promote collaboration, flexibility, learning, and well-being among teams.
Samir Kumar, Country Manager for Amazon India, remarked, “For many years, this city has been home to some of our early technology and BUSINESS teams, and it remains a major center for innovation and talent today.”
Employees will have access to recreational amenities, including basketball and pickleball courts, an amphitheater, green lawns, and community outdoor spaces.
The cafeteria, located on two floors, offers a wide range of global cuisines.
Furthermore, the company stated that the project incorporates strategies such as responsible material sourcing, repurposing office assets, and high-efficiency systems aimed at reducing carbon emissions and operational carbon footprint.
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