Billionaire Mukesh Ambani revealed plans for Jio and Reliance Industries to jointly invest Rs 10 lakh crore in artificial intelligence over the next seven years. Ambani emphasized that this investment aims at creating lasting economic value and strategic resilience, rather than chasing immediate valuations. The focus will be on building India’s sovereign compute infrastructure to overcome the current constraints in AI, particularly the scarcity and high cost of computing.
Ambani outlined three key initiatives under Jio Intelligence. Firstly, the construction of Gigawatt-Scale Data Centres, with plans for multi-gigawatt, AI-ready data centers at Jamnagar. Secondly, leveraging up to 10 GW of green-power surplus for energy efficiency. Thirdly, implementing nationwide edge computing to make intelligence responsive, low-latency, and affordable, especially in areas where people live, learn, and work.
Jio Intelligence will prioritize AI applications for deep-tech and advanced manufacturing, extending its reach beyond large enterprises to agriculture, small businesses, and the informal sector. The focus will not only be on search or ask tools but on enhancing productivity and efficiency across various sectors. Ambani also stressed the importance of achieving multilingual AI capability across all Indian languages for inclusive access to technology.
Furthermore, Reliance Group aims to demonstrate that AI will create new high-skill job opportunities rather than replace existing roles. Ambani highlighted the shift in the AI narrative towards building robust ecosystems for rapid and extensive usage. The group plans to collaborate closely with Indian enterprises, startups, academic institutions, and research centers to embed AI across various sectors, fostering innovation and growth.
