Amazon's latest layoffs to hit 16,000 employees, India teams to be hit severely: Reports

Amazon is planning a fresh round of layoffs on January 27, which could impact around 16,000 employees globally, multiple reports stated. Indian corporate teams in cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad are likely to be hit severely, reported India Today. The move is expected to be part of a wider restructuring drive that may eliminate nearly 30,000 corporate roles by mid-2026.