NEW DELHI: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) and Meta have joined hands to develop a large-scale data centre in Gujarat, a move that could strengthen India’s ambitions of becoming a global hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Under the partnership announced on Wednesday, Reliance will build a 168 MW data centre in Jamnagar for Meta, with the project expected to be completed within two years.
The facility will be Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India and will support the technology giant’s global infrastructure and AI computing requirements, Reliance said in a press release.
The project comes at a time when India is seeking to attract investments in digital infrastructure and position itself as a key destination for AI-driven growth. The facility is expected to benefit from Gujarat’s strategic advantages, including access to renewable energy, water resources, submarine cable connectivity, and Jio’s fibre network.
Reliance will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the project, including design, construction, utility management, renewable power supply, connectivity, and operational services. The company said the arrangement highlights its ability to provide integrated solutions for hyperscale data centre operations.
According to the companies, the Jamnagar facility will run on renewable energy and use desalinated seawater for cooling, aligning with sustainability goals while supporting energy-intensive AI workloads.
Reliance Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani said the partnership reflects India’s growing readiness to play a leading role in the global AI ecosystem. He added that the project would help establish Jamnagar as a major destination for large-scale AI computing infrastructure.
Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the company was pleased to partner with Reliance on its first AI-enabled data centre project in India, adding that the facility would support Meta’s global infrastructure expansion while reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Indian market.
