Mukesh Ambani-Led Reliance Partners Meta To Develop AI-Enabled Data Centre In Gujarat; Share Price Jumps 2.5%

Indian equity benchmarks opened higher on Wednesday despite global markets trading largely flat to positive. Gift Nifty was trading near the 23,290 mark, around 13 points below the previous close of Nifty futures. However, buying across frontline stocks lifted sentiment, with the Nifty 50 trading at 23,347.75, up 105.65 points or 0.45 per cent. Amid the positive momentum, Reliance-industries-ltd-100325">Reliance Industries' share price trading at Rs 1,293.60, up 1.92 per cent from the previous close.

Reliance And Meta Partner For AI Infrastructure

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced a partnership with Meta Platforms Inc. to develop an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Under the agreement, Reliance will develop a data centre with an initial capacity of 168 MW, which is expected to be delivered within two years and can be expanded further through an optional scale-up arrangement.

The facility will be Meta's first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India and will support the technology company's global infrastructure and AI computing requirements. The development marks a significant step in India's growing role in the global artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure ecosystem.

Reliance To Provide End-To-End Services

As part of the partnership, Reliance will provide comprehensive services covering the entire lifecycle of the project, including design, Construction, utility management, renewable power supply, network connectivity and fully managed operational services. The company said the arrangement positions Reliance as a single-window solutions provider for hyperscale AI infrastructure projects in India.

Meta will lease capacity from the facility, expanding its global AI infrastructure footprint while deepening its strategic relationship with Reliance, which already spans connectivity, commerce and technology initiatives.

Jamnagar Chosen For Strategic Advantages

According to the company, Jamnagar offers several advantages for large-scale data centre development, including renewable energy availability, water resources, proximity to western submarine cable landing stations and access to Jio's extensive fibre network. The facility will be powered by renewable energy and cooled using desalinated seawater, supporting sustainability objectives.

The project is also aligned with the Government of India's focus on positioning data centres as strategic national infrastructure and attracting long-term investments into AI infrastructure and digital capabilities.

Management Commentary

Commenting on the partnership, Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, said: "This partnership with Meta marks a transformative moment for India's digital infrastructure. Building India's first built-to-suit data centre for a global technology leader of Meta's scale demonstrates India's readiness to be at the forefront of the global AI revolution. At Reliance, we are committed to building world-class digital infrastructure that will power the next generation of AI innovation – not just for India, but for the world. Jamnagar will become a landmark destination for hyperscale AI computing, and we are proud to partner with Meta to make this vision a reality."

Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Meta, added: "We're proud to be working with Reliance to build our first AI-enabled data center in India. This world-class facility in Jamnagar will help us scale our AI infrastructure globally while deepening our long-term investment in India's economy."

About Reliance Industries

Reliance Industries Ltd is India's largest private sector company with businesses spanning oil and gas exploration, refining, petrochemicals, advanced materials, renewable energy, retail, digital services and media & entertainment. For FY26, the company reported consolidated revenue of Rs 11,75,919 crore, cash profit of Rs 1,71,258 crore and net profit of Rs 95,754 crore.

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