Amazon opens its 2nd largest office in India:12-storey building in Bengaluru will house 7,000 employees

E-commerce company Amazon opened its second-largest office in the world in India on February 24 in Kattigenhalli, on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Spread over 11 lakh square feet, this 12-storey campus is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. More than 7,000 employees from departments like e-commerce, operations, payments, technology and seller services will be able to work together in the office. 5 pictures of Amazon’s office… Company will invest ₹3.20 lakh crore more by 2030 Amazon’s new campus is built on approximately 5 acres of land. Amazon’s Global Affairs and Legal Officer David Zapolsky said that the pace of technology adoption and enthusiasm for AI in India is unmatched anywhere else in the world. He said that Amazon has already invested $40 billion (approximately ₹3.60 lakh crore) in all its businesses in India. The company has promised to make an additional investment of $35 billion (approximately ₹3.20 lakh crore) by 2030. Amazon Now will expand to other countries worldwide David Zapolsky said that ‘Amazon Now’ (quick commerce outlet) designed for India’s fast-paced cities has been quite successful. Now the company is taking this Indian model to markets like the Middle East, North America, Europe and Latin America. Minister MB Patil says – Bengaluru has emerged as a Global Innovation Hub Karnataka’s Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil also attended the campus inauguration ceremony. He said that Amazon’s continuous investment in Bengaluru shows that India is strengthening as a global technology and innovation hub. He said that such large campuses not only create jobs but also strengthen the local ecosystem and the country’s digital economy. Knowledge Box: Where is Amazon’s largest office in world? Amazon’s largest office in Asia and the world is in Hyderabad. Established in 2019, this campus is spread across 9.5 acres and can accommodate around 15,000 employees.