Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is planning to construct what could become the world’s largest data centre by capacity in Jamnagar, India. This development comes in the backdrop of a global surge in investments in AI infrastructure.
As per reports, the data centre will have a total capacity of three gigawatts. It will surpass any existing facilities, which typically operate at less than one gigawatt. There are plans to purchase NVIDIA’s AI semiconductors and use renewable energy sources to power the facility.
Reliance executives have not yet commented on the project, which is estimated to cost between $20 billion and $30 billion. Currently, the conglomerate has approximately $26 billion on its balance sheet, which could be used to finance the venture.
Jamnagar Facility
The facility in Jamnagar is slated to enhance India’s data centre capacity, which is currently less than one gigawatt. The town is already home to Reliance’s oil refining and petrochemical operations and is key to the company’s renewable energy ambitions.
A 5,000-acre green energy complex, including solar, wind, and hydrogen energy projects, is under development nearby. Ambani’s approach mirrors his strategy in the wireless sector, where aggressive pricing disrupted the market.
Speaking at a shareholders’ meeting last year, he said, “Our goal is to create the world’s lowest AI inferencing cost right here in India. This will make AI applications in India more affordable than anywhere else.”
The demand for AI-ready data centres is growing as generative AI tools, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, become integral to businesses. Global data centre capacity is expected to triple by 2030, potentially leading to supply shortages.
If realised, the Jamnagar facility would position India as a key player in the AI sector and offer substantial capacity to meet domestic and global demands.
Reliance Invests in Infrastructure
Additionally, Reliance on Thursday committed to a historic investment of ₹3.05 lakh crore in Maharashtra as part of its ambitious expansion into sectors like renewable energy, data centres, high-tech manufacturing, and hospitality.
The MoU, signed during the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, highlights Reliance’s critical role in shaping India’s infrastructure landscape.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hailed the investment as a transformative step, which is expected to generate 3 lakh job opportunities.
Anant Ambani, non-executive director of RIL, highlighted the company’s commitment to nation-building and applauded Fadnavis’ leadership. This investment complements Maharashtra’s goal to attract ₹9.72 lakh crore through 33 MoUs signed at the event.
Reliance’s plans align with the broader vision of India’s development, which integrates cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices as the conglomerate continues to lead transformative initiatives in the nation.
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