According to a report by the Economic Times, Amazon, the e-commerce giant, is currently carrying out layoffs in India, affecting approximately 500 employees across various business units. The layoffs are said to be impacting employees in Amazon Web Services (AWS), human resources, and support functions. These job cuts are part of a larger restructuring effort announced in March, which aims to eliminate a total of 9,000 positions in multiple rounds.
In April, Amazon.com Inc. also implemented layoffs within its video game divisions, resulting in around 100 employees being let go. This move was part of the company’s broader cutbacks and affected staff in Prime Gaming, Game Growth, and its San Diego Studio.
It is important to note that this information is based on the report by the Economic Times and represents the current state of affairs at the time of my knowledge cutoff in September 2021. For the most up-to-date information, it is recommended to refer to reliable news sources or official statements from Amazon.
