- 168 MW AI-enabled facility positions Gujarat as the launchpad for next-generation global computing infrastructure
- Reliance to deliver end-to-end design, renewable energy, connectivity and managed services for Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre in India
- Landmark collaboration cements India’s rise as a global AI powerhouse while championing sustainable digital infrastructure
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
MUMBAI, JUNE 11
In a transformative leap for India’s digital economy and artificial intelligence ecosystem, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta Platforms Inc. have joined hands to build an AI-enabled hyperscale data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, positioning the country at the forefront of the global AI infrastructure revolution.
The landmark collaboration will see Reliance develop a 168 MW built-to-suit data centre, scheduled for delivery within the next two years with provisions for future expansion. The project marks Meta’s first dedicated built-to-suit data centre capacity in India, reinforcing the technology giant’s long-term commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets.
The state-of-the-art facility will serve as a critical backbone for Meta’s global infrastructure, supporting its expanding artificial intelligence computing requirements and core digital services while showcasing India’s growing importance in the worldwide AI value chain.
Under the strategic partnership, Reliance will function as a single-window solutions provider, delivering comprehensive services across the entire lifecycle of the project—from design and engineering to construction, renewable energy integration, utility management, network connectivity and fully managed operational services.
The project also elevates Reliance’s position as a leading developer of hyperscale AI infrastructure capable of serving global technology enterprises with world-class integrated solutions.
Strategically located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, the facility will leverage several natural and infrastructure advantages, including abundant renewable energy resources, access to desalinated seawater for cooling, proximity to India’s western submarine cable landing stations, and connectivity through Jio’s extensive fibre network.
Designed with sustainability at its core, the data centre will be powered by renewable energy and cooled using desalinated seawater, reflecting both organisations’ commitment to environmentally responsible technological growth.
The collaboration aligns closely with the Government of India’s vision of positioning data centres as strategic national infrastructure while creating a policy ecosystem that attracts global AI investments and strengthens the country’s digital sovereignty.
Speaking on the occasion, Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, 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.”
Echoing the significance of the collaboration, Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO, Meta, said: “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.”
Beyond infrastructure, the Reliance-Meta alliance represents a strategic convergence of technology, sustainability and innovation, strengthening a partnership that already spans connectivity, commerce and digital transformation.
As artificial intelligence reshapes industries worldwide, the Jamnagar project is poised to become a defining symbol of India’s emergence as a global destination for advanced computing, sustainable digital infrastructure and next-generation technological leadership.
