Overview
- Reuters-cited reports say the next wave of cuts could begin January 27 and total roughly 16,000 roles, though Amazon has not confirmed the timing or scope.
- Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad are highlighted in multiple reports and employee posts as likely to see significant reductions.
- Teams reportedly at risk include Amazon Web Services, retail operations, Prime Video, and People Experience and Technology, with devices also mentioned.
- Together with October’s roughly 14,000 corporate cuts, the restructuring targets nearly 30,000 white-collar roles by mid-2026, which would be the company’s largest reduction to date.
- India’s UNITE union has condemned the reported retrenchments as illegal and called for government action, as the 90-day transition window for October-affected staff expires this week.