Amazon confirmed a reduction primarily in its Stores unit. Reuters cited a person familiar with the matter for the global estimate and reported that employees in India, the US and the UK were among those affected; no India-only count was stated.
What the source says
Fewer than 1,000 roles globally; India count not disclosed
Status and limits
Confirmed · Global · India affected; local count not disclosed · Event date: 2026-10-07. Last reviewed: 2026-10-28. This entry does not establish current headcount, a future layoff, or an individual worker’s job security.