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Amazon’s AI push powers profits and a faster India delivery race through Amazon Now

Business
Published on 30 April 2026
Amazon’s AI push powers profits and a faster India delivery race through Amazon Now

India orders spike 25% monthly as Prime usage doubles

Amazon says generative AI infrastructure and its cloud engine are driving results, with net profit rising 77% to $30.3 billion. AWS grew 28% to $37.6 billion and funds other bets. In India, Amazon Now is expanding rapidly, with orders up 25% month over month and Prime members tripling shopping frequency after adopting it.

  • Amazon Now is accelerating in India, with orders up 25% month over month
  • AWS remains the profit driver, contributing about 60% of operating income
  • AI-led capex reached $43.2 billion, heavily focused on custom chips
  • Amazon warns margins may face pressure from memory and transport costs
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