Amazon is set to begin a new round of layoffs on January 27, 2026, affecting around 16,000 employees worldwide. This move is part of the company’s ongoing restructuring, which may see nearly 30,000 corporate roles cut by mid-2026.
India teams, particularly in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai, are expected to face the largest impact. Cuts will span key divisions including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Prime Video, retail operations, and HR.
Internal discussions and reports suggest notices may already be circulating, though Amazon has not officially confirmed the details.