Amazon is one of the world’s largest technology and e-commerce companies, serving customers through online shopping, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, digital entertainment, devices, advertising, healthcare and a global logistics network. Its mission is to make customers’ lives better and easier by continuously inventing on their behalf. Founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994, Amazon began as an online bookstore and grew into a global technology company with businesses serving consumers, sellers, developers, enterprises and communities around the world. AWS is Amazon’s cloud-computing business and provides infrastructure and technology services to startups, enterprises, governments and developers.AWS is a major part of Amazon’s technology business and continues to expand its AI and cloud capabilities. In Q2 2026, AWS sales increased 37% year over year, reaching a $169 billion annualized revenue run rate.

Amazon has a significant presence in India across e-commerce, cloud computing, AI, entertainment and logistics. In June 2026, Amazon announced plans to invest an additional $13 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in India, taking its planned investment between 2026 and 2030 to $48 billion. Amazon said its operations in India have already digitised 12 million small businesses and supported 2.8 million jobs. Amazon is also expanding its delivery and fulfillment network across India. In 2026, the company announced plans for more than 100 Urban Fulfillment Centers as part of the expansion of Amazon Now and faster delivery services.

Amazon is more than an online shopping company. It is a global technology organisation operating across e-commerce, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, entertainment, devices, healthcare, advertising and logistics. Amazon continues to grow by combining technology, innovation and customer-focused services to create convenient experiences and new opportunities worldwide.