India’s Reliance Industries has announced plans to invest $110 billion in artificial intelligence and related infrastructure over the next seven years.
The announcement was made during an artificial intelligence summit in New Delhi by billionaire chairman Mukesh Ambani, who described the initiative as “nation‑building capital.”
Major AI Investment Plan
Ambani said the investment will begin this year and continue over the next seven years. The funds will be deployed by Reliance Industries and its telecom subsidiary Jio Platforms.
“India cannot afford to rent intelligence.”— Mukesh Ambani
According to the company, the investment will focus on developing digital infrastructure and strengthening India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem.
New Data Center Hub in Gujarat
A key part of the plan includes building a multi‑gigawatt AI‑ready data center park in Jamnagar, located in Gujarat.
The region already hosts the world’s largest crude oil refinery operated by Reliance Industries. The new project aims to transform the area into a major technology and data infrastructure hub.
- AI computing
- Cloud services
- Large‑scale data processing
- High‑performance computing
Expansion in Energy Projects
Reliance also plans to expand its energy production capacity to support the growing power needs of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The company aims to generate 10 gigawatts of energy, including solar projects in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh.
India’s Race to Become an AI Hub
The announcement comes as India seeks to position itself as a global center for artificial intelligence development.
Earlier this week, Adani Group revealed plans to invest $100 billion by 2035 to build hyperscale AI‑ready data centers.
“The AI story has shifted from who has the best model to who can build the strongest ecosystem.”— Mukesh Ambani
AI Across the Economy
Reliance plans to integrate artificial intelligence across several sectors of the economy:
- Manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Healthcare
- Telecommunications
Ambani said artificial intelligence will create new opportunities rather than replace jobs.
“AI does not take away jobs. It will create new high‑skilled work opportunities.”— Mukesh Ambani
With massive investments from companies such as Reliance Industries, India’s AI sector is expected to grow rapidly as the country competes with global technology leaders.
