Amazon is one of the world’s largest and most influential technology and e-commerce companies. Founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos in Seattle, Amazon started as an online bookstore and quickly evolved into a global marketplace offering millions of products across categories such as electronics, fashion, home & kitchen, books, groceries, beauty, and digital services. Its mission is to be “Earth’s most customer-centric company”, focusing on convenience, competitive pricing, and fast delivery.

Amazon operates through its main e-commerce platform along with a wide range of services including Amazon Prime, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Kindle, Alexa, Prime Video, and Amazon Music. The company has revolutionized online shopping with innovations like one-click purchasing, personalized recommendations, same-day delivery, and a robust logistics network.

In India, Amazon.in has become a leading online shopping destination, supporting millions of sellers, small businesses, and startups through its marketplace model. Amazon is also known for its strong focus on technology, data, and cloud computing, with AWS being a global leader in cloud infrastructure.