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Amazon Plans AI-Driven Job Cuts in India Across Major Cities

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
2,500
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.2%
PLANNED DATE
Jan 15, 2026
CONFIRMED IN SOURCE
2,500 OF 1,551,000 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, India.

Department affected: Management and Administrative.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Amazon is set to implement AI-driven job cuts in India, affecting major cities including Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. While specific numbers of employees affected have not been disclosed, the layoffs are part of a broader trend towards automation within the company. The decision reflects Amazon's ongoing restructuring efforts to streamline operations and enhance efficiency through technology. As the company continues to adapt to changing market demands, these upcoming layoffs highlight the impact of AI on employment in the tech sector. Further details regarding the timeline and exact number of positions to be eliminated remain unclear.

Amazon.com, Inc. cut 2,500 jobs affecting its Management and Administrative team as of January 15, 2026.

That is roughly 0.2% of the 1,551,000 people Amazon.com, Inc. employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 209 layoff events at Amazon.com, Inc. since January 2023, affecting a combined 183,684 employees.

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209
EVENTS TRACKED
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