Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta Platforms have announced a partnership to develop an AI-enabled data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marking a major step in India’s growing role as a global hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Under the agreement, RIL will develop a 168 MW built-to-suit data centre for Meta, with the project expected to be delivered within two years and an option for future expansion. The facility will be Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre capacity in India and will support the technology giant’s global infrastructure, core business operations and AI computing requirements.
RIL will provide end-to-end services covering the entire lifecycle of the project, including design, construction, utility management, renewable power supply, network connectivity and fully managed operational services. The company said the partnership strengthens its position as a single-window solutions provider for hyperscale AI infrastructure in India. The Jamnagar facility will leverage Gujarat’s strategic advantages, including access to renewable energy, water resources, proximity to western submarine cable landing stations and Jio’sfibre network. The data centre will be powered by renewable energy and cooled using desalinated seawater, reflecting the sustainability commitments of both companies.
Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, described the partnership as a transformative moment for India’s digital infrastructure, while Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the project would help scale the company’s global AI infrastructure and deepen its investment in India. The project could boost demand for advanced digital services, cloud infrastructure and AI-driven business solutions across eastern India. The development is also expected to encourage technology firms and enterprises in Kolkata to accelerate investments in data-driven operations as India’s AI ecosystem expands.