Mumbai, August 30 — Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced the launch of Reliance Intelligence, a new joint venture formed with Google and Meta, backed by an initial investment of ₹855 crore. The initiative is designed to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep tech solutions across India’s economy.
Reliance Intelligence and India’s AI Push
India’s artificial intelligence market is projected to grow rapidly, with estimates suggesting it could add up to $500 billion to the economy by 2025. Reliance has been at the forefront of digital adoption through Jio Platforms, which transformed internet access nationwide.
With Reliance Intelligence, the company aims to replicate this success by creating a robust AI ecosystem. According to reports, the new unit has identified four core missions:
This move reflects a broader strategy by Reliance to position itself at the intersection of telecom, retail, and advanced digital technologies.
RIL, Google and Meta Join Forces in AI
The newly announced joint venture will see Reliance and Meta contributing in a 70:30 investment ratio, with a total funding of ₹855 crore (approximately $100 million). The partnership is subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be finalized by the fourth quarter of 2025.
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai emphasized the scale of the opportunity, stating: “The AI opportunity in India is extraordinary. It will transform every industry and organisation – from the largest enterprises to the smallest kirana store. Google and Reliance are partnering to help all of Reliance’s businesses transform, using AI – from Energy and Retail to Telecom and Financial Services.”
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg added that the initiative is designed to deliver “sovereign, enterprise-ready AI platforms for Indian businesses and government entities”, leveraging Meta’s Llama models alongside Reliance’s reach in telecom, energy, and retail.
AI for Startups and Enterprises
The joint venture is expected to reshape the Indian AI and deep tech landscape by making advanced AI platforms more accessible to enterprises, startups, and government institutions.
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For small businesses, Reliance Intelligence could democratize AI-powered tools such as automated customer service, predictive analytics, and supply chain optimization. In critical sectors like healthcare and education, AI-driven solutions are expected to enhance accessibility and efficiency.
Industry experts note that Reliance’s wide consumer base—spanning telecom subscribers, retail customers, and energy clients—provides a fertile testing ground for scalable AI applications.
Expert Insights: Analysts See Strategic Advantage
Analysts believe the Reliance–Google–Meta collaboration will serve as a benchmark for public-private partnerships in AI adoption.
Tech policy expert Rohan Malhotra commented: “This venture underscores India’s growing role as both a consumer and creator of AI technologies. By combining Reliance’s infrastructure, Google’s cloud expertise, and Meta’s open-source AI models, the ecosystem could accelerate digital transformation at an unprecedented pace.”
Future Outlook: What’s Next for Reliance Intelligence
Once regulatory approvals are secured, the joint venture aims to fast-track the rollout of AI-ready data infrastructure, starting with a dedicated Jamnagar Cloud region.
Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani said, “Jio delivered digital everywhere, for every Indian. Reliance Intelligence will deliver AI everywhere, for every Indian.”
Industry watchers expect the collaboration to catalyze India’s ambition to become a global AI hub, with potential ripple effects across startups, enterprise technology, and government services in the coming years.
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