Amazon India announced opening its new office in the city of Chennai. The office was inaugurated today by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Thiru MK Stalin, in the presence of Thiru Mano Thangaraj, Hon’ble Minister of IT, Government of Tamil Nadu, Thiru Neeraj Mittal, Secretary, Department of IT, Government of Tamil Nadu and other senior officials from the state government. Occupying 18 floors in the World Trade Centre at the Perungudi area, the new office marks Amazon’s fourth office in Tamil Nadu, signifying its growing presence in the state. The new office space will support around 6000 employees, taking the company’s total office area in Tamil Nadu to over 21 lakh square feet.

Amazon first began operations in Tamil Nadu with close to 50 people based in Chennai in the year of 2005. Today, with over 14,000 employees in the state, Tamil Nadu has emerged as a significant location for Amazon’s people and business strategy. Several Technology, Engineering, Devices and Operations teams operate from the company’s offices across the city of Chennai. They have contributed in developing some of Amazon’s notable innovations across Amazon Devices. Amazon also has two offices in Old Mahabalipuram Road in Chennai and one office in Saravanmpatti, Coimbatore. The company continues to expand its employee base in the state to serve its customers and enhance their experience.

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