Last updated: 27 October 2026
Amazon has cut about 30,000 corporate jobs since October 2025, its largest corporate layoffs ever. At the same time it is putting billions more into India and hiring for AI and cloud roles. Both things are true at once, and that matters if you are job hunting.
Amazon layoffs timeline
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | About 14,000 corporate roles cut. |
| Nov 2025 | India impact reported at more than 1,000 roles, possibly up to 1,500, across Prime Video, PXT (HR), devices, retail and AWS in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai. |
| 28 Jan 2026 | About 16,000 corporate roles cut (CNBC). Amazon said the goal was to "reduce layers, add ownership and eliminate bureaucracy", with AI also cited. Reported India impact: about 500 to 700, mostly tech and HR. |
| 7–10 Oct 2026 | Fewer than 1,000 roles cut globally, mainly in the Stores organisation. Amazon confirmed "a small number of roles". At least 100 were reported in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. |
What it means for India
India cuts have hit corporate and tech teams rather than warehouse or delivery roles. Reported figures:
| Round | Reported India impact | Teams |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 1,000 to 1,500 | Prime Video, HR, devices, retail, AWS |
| Jan 2026 | 500 to 700 | Tech and HR, including SDE roles |
| Oct 2026 | At least 100 | Stores: retail, customer service, seller support |
Amazon has not confirmed India-specific numbers for any round.
Is Amazon still hiring?
Yes. In June 2026 Amazon announced an extra $13 billion for AI and cloud in India through 2030, part of about $48 billion across its Indian businesses for 2026 to 2030. It opened a new campus in Bengaluru and keeps hiring in AI and cloud. Its global headcount was 1,595,000 at the end of June 2026, higher than a year earlier.
So the jobs are shifting rather than disappearing: fewer layers of corporate management, more AI and AWS roles. If you are applying, see our Amazon interview questions guide.
Severance: what has been reported
In the US, Business Insider reported 90 days of pay and benefits. India terms have not been disclosed.
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We track every major round in our India layoffs tracker 2026. Numbers marked "reported" come from news outlets and have not been confirmed by the company.
FAQs
How many people did Amazon lay off in 2026?
About 16,000 corporate roles in January 2026 and fewer than 1,000 in October 2026, after about 14,000 in October 2025.
How many Amazon employees in India were laid off?
Reported figures are 1,000 to 1,500 in November 2025, 500 to 700 in January 2026 and at least 100 in October 2026. Amazon has not confirmed them.
Is Amazon still hiring in India?
Yes, especially in AI and cloud. Amazon has committed about $48 billion to India for 2026 to 2030.
Why is Amazon laying off employees?
Amazon says it wants fewer management layers and less bureaucracy, and it has also pointed to AI.
Does the Amazon layoff affect warehouse jobs?
The reported cuts are in corporate and tech roles, not warehouse or delivery jobs.
