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How to Buy Amazon (AMZN) Stock from India

E-commerce, AWS cloud, and advertising in one stock. World's #5 company at $2.7 trillion.

5 min read · April 2026

Live data as of April 2026

Amazon is three massive businesses in one stock: the world's largest e-commerce platform (including Amazon.in), the world's largest cloud provider (AWS), and a rapidly growing $70B+ advertising business. At $2.7 trillion, it is the fifth most valuable company globally.

~$248

STOCK PRICE (APR 2026)

$2.7T

MARKET CAP (#5 GLOBAL)

35x

P/E RATIO

$213B

QUARTERLY REVENUE

AMAZON AT A GLANCE

AMZN April 2026 Snapshot

TickerAMZN (NASDAQ)

Stock Price (Apr 2026)~$248

Market Cap~$2.7 trillion (#5 globally)

P/E Ratio (TTM)~35

52-Week Range$165.29 - $258.60

Revenue (last quarter)~$213 billion

DividendNone

Employees~1.58 million

Earnings DateApril 29, 2026

Amazon operates e-commerce (Amazon.in, Prime, Whole Foods), cloud computing (AWS), advertising, and streaming (Prime Video). Recently acquired Globalstar ($11.6B) for satellite connectivity. 1.58 million employees globally.

WHY AMAZON

The Investment Case for AMZN

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Three businesses in one stock

E-commerce (Amazon.in, Prime), cloud computing (AWS, 31% market share), and advertising ($17B+/quarter). Each would be a massive standalone company.

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AWS is the world's largest cloud platform

Amazon Web Services generates $100B+ annual revenue at 30%+ operating margins. AWS powers Netflix, Airbnb, and thousands of Indian startups.

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Indian consumers already drive Amazon revenue

Amazon.in is India's second-largest e-commerce platform. Every order, every Prime subscription, every Alexa command generates revenue you can own.

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$11.6B Globalstar acquisition

Amazon acquired satellite connectivity provider Globalstar in April 2026 for $11.6B, expanding into space-based internet infrastructure. This signals massive ambitions beyond retail.

"Every Amazon.in order you place, every Prime Video show you watch, every startup running on AWS generates revenue you can own."

THREE ROUTES

How to Buy Amazon from India

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US-Linked Indian Platform

POPULAR

INDmoney, Vested, Groww. US custodian. Estate tax applies.

Direct US Brokerage

DIY

Interactive Brokers or Schwab. Self-managed compliance.

WHAT IT COSTS

Cost Breakdown for Indian Investors

One share of AMZN~$248 (₹23,100 at ₹93)

Platform commission₹0 - $1 per trade

Forex spread0.3% - 1.5%

TCS (above ₹10L)20% (fully refundable)

LTCG when you sell12.5% (if held 24+ months)

RISKS TO KNOW

Before You Buy Understand the Risks

E-commerce margin pressure

Retail margins remain thin (~4%). Amazon's profitability depends heavily on AWS and advertising subsidising e-commerce operations.

AI cloud competition

Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud are gaining share in AI workloads. AWS needs to accelerate its AI offering (Bedrock, Trainium chips) to maintain leadership.

Regulatory exposure

Antitrust scrutiny in the US, EU, and India. Amazon faces lawsuits over marketplace practices, labour conditions, and competitive behaviour.

US estate tax

AMZN is a US-situs asset. Holdings above $60,000 at death face up to 40% estate tax. Mitigate via IFSCA custody or UCITS ETFs.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Amazon Questions

What is the minimum to buy Amazon stock?

Most platforms offer fractional shares. You can invest as little as $10. One full share costs approximately $248 (₹23,100) as of April 2026.

Does Amazon pay dividends?

No. Amazon has never paid a dividend. All profits are reinvested into growth (AWS, logistics, AI, satellites). Returns come entirely from capital appreciation.

Amazon or an S&P 500 ETF?

Amazon is typically the #4-5 holding in S&P 500 ETFs (~3.6% weight). An S&P 500 ETF gives you Amazon plus 499 other companies. Start with the ETF, add AMZN as a satellite if you have conviction in the AWS/AI thesis.

How does Amazon compare to Flipkart/Reliance Retail?

Amazon's market cap ($2.7T) is ~10x Reliance Industries. AWS alone generates more profit than all of Indian e-commerce combined. Owning AMZN gives you cloud, advertising, and satellite exposure that no Indian stock can replicate.

E-commerce. Cloud. AI.

Own the company that powers the internet.

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