Amazon has opened its second-largest office in Asia in Bengaluru, a 12-story campus spanning 1.1 million square feet that will house over 7,000 employees. The facility, located at Vinayak Nagar near Yelahanka, marks the company’s 10th corporate office in Karnataka and highlights its deepening commitment to India.

The new campus, internally designated BLR 37, will support operations across e-commerce, payments, technology, and seller services in India. Officials said the facility is part of a broader strategy that includes a $35 billion investment in India over the next four years, aimed at supporting 15 million small businesses and creating hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Karnataka Minister for Commerce and Industries and Infrastructure, M B Patil, attended the inauguration and praised the development as a milestone in the state’s two-decade partnership with Amazon. Patil described the project as a reflection of Karnataka’s appeal to global investors and encouraged other multinational companies to follow suit.

“This marks Amazon’s 10th corporate office in Karnataka and reflects our strong two-decade partnership,” Patil wrote on X, adding an open invitation to Amazon and other global companies to invest further, manufacture in Karnataka, and export to the world.

The $35 billion investment announcement highlights India’s growing importance to Amazon’s global strategy. The company has been expanding its presence in the country, with Bengaluru at the heart of its operations. The city, often referred to as India’s Silicon Valley, is home to a thriving tech ecosystem and has consistently ranked among the top innovation hubs globally.

Karnataka, which contributes significantly to India’s economy, has become a magnet for foreign investment. The state boasts the highest per capita income in India at over Rs. 3.80 lakh and contributes Rs. 1.6 lakh crore annually to the national exchequer. It is also home to 35 percent of India’s Global Capability Centres.

Bengaluru itself was ranked 21st globally in the Global Innovation Index, a testament to its strong innovation ecosystem. The city’s logistics infrastructure is also rapidly maturing, with 233 cold storages, strong warehousing capacity, freight rail corridors, multimodal parks, dry ports, and truck terminals either operational or in development.

Amazon’s expansion in Karnataka aligns with its broader goal of solidifying India as a core pillar of its global growth strategy. The company’s investment is expected to benefit not only the state but also the broader Indian economy, creating opportunities for millions of small businesses and workers across the country.