Amazon Unveils India's New HQ: Second-Largest Asia Office in Bengaluru

Amazon, the global e-commerce giant, officially inaugurated its impressive new office campus in North Bengaluru, India, on Monday, February 23, 2026. This monumental 1.1 million square feet (11 lakh sq ft), 12-storey facility is set to accommodate over 7,000 employees, consolidating teams across e-commerce, operations, payments, technology, and seller services. This new Bengaluru hub holds significant strategic importance for Amazon, being touted as its second-largest office in Asia. While this claim is widely reported by multiple credible sources, it's important to note that Amazon's Hyderabad office, opened in 2019, remains its largest in Asia, spanning 1.8 million square feet and housing over 15,000 employees. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Dr. M.B. Patil, Karnataka's Minister for Large & Medium Industries and Infrastructure Development, highlighting the state government's support for such significant corporate investments. Located approximately 15 kilometers from Kempegowda International Airport, the new five-acre campus is designed to foster enhanced collaboration, flexibility, learning, and employee well-being, featuring adaptable workspaces, recreational facilities, and multiple cafeterias. This development is a clear testament to Amazon's enduring and expanding commitment to India. The company has already invested over $40 billion in India to date, playing a crucial role in digitizing approximately 12 million small businesses and facilitating around $20 billion in exports. Furthermore, Amazon has pledged an additional investment of $35 billion in the country by 2030, aiming to boost cumulative exports to $80 billion and extend artificial intelligence benefits to 15 million small businesses. This brings Amazon's total cumulative investment commitment in India to over $75 billion. The decision to establish this new office in North Bengaluru also marks a strategic relocation for Amazon India's headquarters. Reports from late 2024 indicated Amazon India's plans to move its headquarters from the World Trade Centre in northwest Bengaluru to a location near the airport, primarily driven by cost-cutting measures. The new facility, developed by Sattva Group, allows Amazon to significantly reduce its rental expenses, paying less than a third of the previous rent of approximately ₹250 per square foot. While the move was anticipated to cause inconvenience for some of the 5,000 employees previously based at the World Trade Centre, who were encouraged to live nearby, the company emphasized that the new campus is a state-of-the-art facility designed to deliver an unparalleled employee experience. Samir Kumar, Country Manager for Amazon India, reiterated the country's long-term priority for the company, highlighting Bengaluru's central role as a key hub for innovation and talent. The campus is also noted as Amazon's second-largest single-building corporate office globally, further underscoring its scale and importance within Amazon's worldwide operations. The project integrates responsible material sourcing, reuse of office assets, and high-efficiency systems, aligning with Amazon's global goal of achieving net-zero carbon by 2040 under The Climate Pledge. This investment reinforces Bengaluru's status as a leading technology and innovation hub, not just for India but globally. The presence of large-scale corporate campuses like Amazon's contributes significantly to high-quality job creation, strengthens the local ecosystem, and supports India's burgeoning digital economy. Karnataka's Minister, Dr. M.B. Patil, welcomed such investments that build long-term capability and create opportunities for the workforce. The new office is Amazon's tenth corporate office in Karnataka, complementing its extensive network of fulfillment centers, sort centers, and last-mile delivery stations across the state.

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