Politics
24 Jun, 2026
Maharashtra CM meets Amazon CEO, invites company to invest in data centres, healthcare
Business To Business, Mumbai, 24th June, 2026: Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday met Andy Jassy and invited Amazon to expand its investments in Maharashtra across sectors such as data centres, healthcare infrastructure, technology, and artificial intelligence-driven skill development.
According to a state government statement, Fadnavis highlighted Maharashtra's position as a leading destination for digital infrastructure investments.
Focus on Data Centres
The Chief Minister said:
"Maharashtra is the data centre capital of the country. We are creating a strong ecosystem for expansion and development of data centres."
He emphasized that the state is actively strengthening infrastructure and policy support to attract more investments in data storage and cloud-computing facilities.
Opportunities Beyond Technology Infrastructure
Fadnavis also pointed to opportunities in:
- Healthcare infrastructure
- Technology and digital services
- Artificial intelligence applications
- AI-based skill development and workforce training
The state government encouraged Amazon to participate in these sectors as Maharashtra seeks to position itself as a hub for innovation and advanced technologies.
Strategic Importance
Amazon has been increasing its investments in India across:
- E-commerce
- Logistics and fulfilment networks
- Cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Artificial intelligence
- Quick-commerce and digital services
The meeting comes during Andy Jassy's visit to India, where Amazon has announced plans to significantly expand its ultra-fast delivery service and continue investing in digital infrastructure.
Maharashtra's Digital Ambitions
Maharashtra has emerged as one of India's largest destinations for data centre investments due to:
- Strong connectivity infrastructure
- Large enterprise customer base
- Availability of skilled talent
- Supportive state policies
By inviting Amazon to deepen its presence in the state, the government aims to boost investment, create jobs, strengthen digital infrastructure, and support the development of AI-related capabilities in the region.