Reliance has taken a bold step into the future with the launch of 'Reliance Intelligence', a INR 855 crore joint venture that brings together tech giants Google and Meta to create an Indian-led powerhouse focused on artificial intelligence and deep tech innovation. This landmark collaboration marks one of the most ambitious tech initiatives in India’s corporate history, aiming to build a robust AI ecosystem tailored for Indian needs from governance to commerce, education, and beyond.
At its core, Reliance Intelligence is positioned as a strategic initiative by Reliance Industries to accelerate India's capabilities in cutting-edge technologies. With backing from Jio Platforms the new venture will operate as an AI-first innovation hub, leveraging Reliance’s infrastructure, Google’s AI tools, and Meta’s global-scale platforms. The vision is to build not just consumer-facing AI products but also foundational AI models optimized for Indian languages, rural use cases, and local economies.
The joint venture is backed by an initial investment of INR 855 crore (approximately US$100 million), with Reliance Industries and Meta contributing in a 70:30 ratio, respectively. Meta will bring its open-source Llama models to the table, while Reliance will leverage its vast reach across telecom, energy, retail, and manufacturing sectors to deploy AI at scale. Google, although not directly mentioned in the ownership structure, will provide strategic technological support through its AI and cloud capabilities.
The venture was officially announced during Reliance Industries’ 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), where Mukesh Ambani laid out the roadmap to turn India into a global AI leader. He emphasized that Reliance Intelligence will focus on building AI solutions for computational infrastructure, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, edge computing, and low-cost AI tools that can empower small businesses and local institutions.
As part of its mission, Reliance Intelligence aims to democratize AI access by developing Indian language LLMs, AI-driven platforms for education and healthcare, and AI integration across sectors including agriculture and manufacturing. Another priority is to make India self-sufficient in AI computing from data centers and cloud infrastructure to semiconductor development.
This isn’t just another tech launch. It’s a strategic move that aligns with India’s ambition to become a major global force in AI while reducing dependency on foreign platforms. With Meta and Google onboard and Reliance leading the charge, Reliance Intelligence could be a turning point for India’s AI future not just as a consumer of global tech, but as a builder of it.
