Amazon India to move Bengaluru headquarters to cut costs: Report

Amazon India plans to relocate its headquarters in Bengaluru from the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Malleswaram to a new office near the city’s airport, according to a report by LiveMint.
The relocation is aimed at reducing costs and will involve vacating 500,000 square feet of office space across 18 floors at the WTC, which is owned by Brigade Enterprises Ltd.
The rent at the new location, a property owned by the Sattva Group, is reportedly less than one-third of the Rs 250 per square foot Amazon pays at WTC.
The shift is expected to begin in April 2025 and conclude by April 2026. The new office is located about 20 kilometres from WTC and is around a 15-minute drive from Bengaluru Airport, depending on traffic. However, the area currently lacks metro rail connectivity, which could pose challenges for commuting.
Brigade Enterprises clarified that Amazon has not officially ended its lease at WTC. A representative from Brigade reportedly stated that Amazon could have expanded into another development on Bellary Road, but the company continues to maintain its lease agreement at the WTC premises for now.
Brigade Gateway, where the WTC is located, is an integrated 40-acre complex featuring a shopping mall, a hospital, a school, a hotel, and over 1,200 residential flats. The area has been convenient for Amazon employees, many of whom live within the complex.
Relocating to the new office near the airport could impact employee commuting times. Peak traffic in Bengaluru could stretch travel times to over 80 minutes. Despite plans to improve metro connectivity in the airport corridor, the current lack of public transport options might make commuting more difficult.
Amazon’s decision to vacate such a large space could affect Bengaluru’s real estate market. Brigade Enterprises may face difficulties finding a new tenant for the extensive WTC office space. This could lead to a decline in demand for residential rentals near WTC.
Conversely, Amazon’s relocation may boost the airport corridor as an emerging commercial hub. Companies like Infosys, Boeing, and Foxconn have already invested in the area, and Amazon’s move could add to its appeal as a business district.
Amazon plans to develop a campus with modern facilities designed to enhance employee collaboration and experience at the new location, according to the report. However, the company has not shared further details about the new space.