Ambani Enlists Google, Meta to Build India’s AI Infrastructure
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– Mukesh Ambani announced the creation of Reliance Intelligence, a new subsidiary to build India’s AI infrastructure through strategic partnerships.
– Reliance has partnered with Google Cloud to establish a dedicated AI cloud infrastructure in India, starting with a data center in Jamnagar.
– A joint venture with Meta involves a $100 million investment to offer Llama-based enterprise AI solutions for Indian and international markets.
– Reliance plans to expand Jio Platforms internationally and aims to file for an IPO in the first half of 2026.
– The company is reportedly exploring a partnership with OpenAI and has integrated AI into products like JioFrames and JioHotstar.
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries and India’s wealthiest individual, has announced a major push to establish the country’s artificial intelligence infrastructure through a newly formed subsidiary. Reliance Intelligence will collaborate with tech giants Google and Meta to develop enterprise and consumer AI solutions, marking a significant step in India’s ambition to become a global AI leader.
During Reliance’s 48th annual general meeting, Ambani introduced Reliance Intelligence as a subsidiary dedicated to constructing a national-scale AI framework. The initiative aims to bring together top researchers, engineers, and designers to accelerate innovation and deliver practical AI applications for both Indian and international markets. This effort is widely seen as a strategic move to reduce India’s reliance on foreign AI technologies and foster homegrown expertise.
A cornerstone of this venture is the partnership with Google Cloud, which will help build a dedicated AI cloud infrastructure in India. The project will launch with a major data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat, leveraging Jio’s extensive network and Reliance’s energy resources. This infrastructure is designed to support AI services for businesses, developers, and government agencies, enabling scalable and efficient deployments.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai expressed enthusiasm in a video message, emphasizing that this collaboration is only the beginning of a deeper technological partnership. Financial details of the agreement were not immediately disclosed.
In a parallel development, Reliance has entered a joint venture with Meta, committing a combined investment of approximately $100 million. The partnership will focus on delivering enterprise AI solutions powered by Meta’s Llama models. Businesses will be able to customize and deploy generative AI for various functions including sales, marketing, and customer service. The venture is pending regulatory approval and is expected to finalize by late 2025.
Ambani also revealed plans to expand Reliance Jio Platforms into international markets, with an initial public offering targeted for the first half of 2026. Additionally, Reliance is reportedly in discussions with OpenAI, with further announcements anticipated during Sam Altman’s upcoming visit to India.
The company’s existing AI initiatives include JioAICloud, a consumer cloud service with over 40 million users, offering features like voice search and AI-generated media. Reliance also showcased JioFrames, AI-enabled smart glasses, and new AI integrations for its streaming platform JioHotstar, such as a voice assistant named “Riya” and AI-powered dubbing and lip-syncing for regional language support.
These moves position Reliance at the forefront of India’s technological transformation, aligning with national goals to harness AI for economic growth and digital inclusion.
(Source: TechCrunch)
