Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has partnered with Meta Platforms, Inc. to develop an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s digital infrastructure capabilities.
Under the agreement, Reliance will build a 168 MW data centre for Meta, with delivery targeted within two years and the flexibility to scale capacity in the future. The facility will be Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre in India and will support the company’s global infrastructure and growing AI computing requirements.
The project highlights India’s increasing importance in the global digital economy and reinforces the long-standing relationship between Reliance and Meta across connectivity, commerce and emerging technologies.
Reliance will provide end-to-end services for the project, including design, construction, utility management, renewable energy supply, network connectivity and ongoing operations. The company will serve as a single-point partner for the development and management of the hyperscale facility.
Located in Jamnagar, the data centre is expected to benefit from access to renewable energy resources, desalinated seawater for cooling, proximity to submarine cable landing stations and Jio’s extensive fibre network. The project is also aligned with the Government of India’s efforts to attract investments in AI and digital infrastructure.
“This partnership with Meta marks a transformative moment for India’s digital infrastructure,” said Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited. “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.”
Commenting on the partnership, 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.”
