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Amazon opens second-largest Asia office in Bengaluru

Amazon has opened its second-largest office in Asia in Bengaluru, unveiling a 12-storey, 1.1m sq ft campus that will accommodate more than 7,000 employees across e-commerce, operations, payments, technology and seller services in India. The new site forms part of Amazon’s ongoing expansion in the country, where it has already invested over $40bn and committed a further $35bn by 2030. Karnataka’s industries minister MB Patil said the investment highlights India’s growing role as a global technology and innovation hub. Located 15km from Kempegowda International Airport, the campus has been designed to support collaboration and flexible working, with meeting rooms, breakout spaces and event areas for more than 200 people.