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PM Modi Meets Amazon CEO; $48 Billion India Investment

By Editorial Team
PM Modi Meets Amazon CEO; AI, Cloud Investment Accelerates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Thursday as the global technology giant reaffirmed its long-term commitment to India with a $48 billion investment planned over the next five years.

During the meeting, Jassy announced that Amazon will invest more than $21 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure, strengthening the company's technology footprint in India and supporting the country's growing digital economy.

Amazon also unveiled its long-term goals for 2030, including:
Supporting 3.8 million jobs across India.
Enabling $80 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports.

Bringing AI-powered solutions to 15 million small businesses.
Providing AI learning opportunities to 4 million government school students.

The announcement highlights Amazon's confidence in India's economic growth and digital transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The investment is expected to accelerate AI innovation, strengthen cloud infrastructure, empower MSMEs, boost exports, and create millions of employment opportunities across the country.

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