Karnataka Minister Inaugurates Amazon's Bengaluru Campus

Karnataka Minister for Large and Medium Industries M.B. Patil inaugurated Amazon's new corporate office campus in Bengaluru on February 23, 2026, marking the company's 10th such facility in the state and its second-largest in Asia. The 1.1 million-square-foot, 12-story complex, spanning five acres near Yelahanka and about 15 kilometers from Kempegowda International Airport, will house more than 7,000 employees across e-commerce, operations, payments, technology, and seller services.

The campus replaces Amazon's previous headquarters at the World Trade Center in west Bengaluru and serves as the company's India headquarters. It features collaborative spaces including meeting rooms, huddle areas, breakout zones, and event venues for over 200 people. Employees will have access to recreational amenities such as basketball and pickleball courts, an amphitheater, landscaped lawns, and outdoor community areas. Two-floor cafeterias will offer a variety of global cuisines to support daily operations.

Patil highlighted the inauguration as a testament to Amazon's two-decade partnership with Karnataka. "This investment is expected to support 15 million small businesses and generate lakhs of...