India’s technological landscape is poised for a transformation as Mukesh Ambani unveiled a mammoth ₹10 trillion (Rs 10 lakh crore) investment plan in artificial intelligence (AI) at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. This investment, to be deployed over seven years, will create a world‑class computing infrastructure aimed at reducing dependency on foreign AI services and making AI affordable for all Indians.
During his keynote address, Ambani emphasized that India “cannot afford to rent intelligence,” drawing parallels to how Reliance transformed mobile data affordability with its telecom services. The new AI initiative — led by Reliance and its telecom arm Jio — aims to build sovereign compute infrastructure that includes high‑capacity data centres, edge compute networks, and AI platforms, enabling India to host and process AI workloads domestically.
Reliance’s AI strategy revolves around developing multi‑gigawatt AI‑ready data centres, with construction already underway in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Over 120 megawatts (MW) of capacity is expected to be operational by the second half of 2026, with a clear roadmap toward gigawatt‑scale compute required for training large AI models and supporting advanced applications.
To ensure AI reaches every corner of the country, Reliance plans to establish an edge‑compute layer integrated with Jio’s vast telecom network. This will allow low‑latency and cost‑efficient AI services close to where citizens live, work, and learn — enhancing sectors such as education, agriculture, healthcare, retail, and government services.
A unique aspect of this initiative is the use of green energy to power the AI infrastructure. Reliance will leverage up to 10 gigawatts (GW) of surplus renewable energy from solar projects in Kutch (Gujarat) and Andhra Pradesh, making AI deployments more sustainable and cost‑effective.
The investment is not just corporate expansion — it aligns with the national vision of building Digital India and ensuring technological sovereignty. By creating indigenous AI infrastructure, India is expected to reduce its reliance on foreign cloud providers, protect data privacy, and position itself as a global AI power.
The announcement of a ₹10 trillion AI investment by Reliance marks one of the largest private sector contributions toward building AI infrastructure in India’s history. For students preparing for competitive exams like UPSC, SSC, State PSCs, banking, railways and teaching roles, this reflects a major economic and technological shift for the country.
AI is increasingly becoming a cross‑cutting theme in government policies, technology governance, digital economy frameworks, and international cooperation. Understanding such investments helps aspirants in sections like economy, science & technology, national initiatives, and India’s global positioning.
This investment directly aligns with the Government of India’s initiatives to promote Digital India, Atma‑Nirbhar Bharat, and AI adoption for public welfare. It showcases how public‑private synergy can help build strategic infrastructure that benefits innovation, job creation, and national security — key themes often tested in current affairs.
Topics like AI policy, data sovereignty, make‑in‑India tech initiatives, and digital transformation are becoming increasingly relevant for sections of general studies and current affairs in exams like UPSC CSE, PSC exams, Railways, Banking & Insurance, and state civil service exams.
Learning about this investment helps students connect technological trends with national priorities, enhancing their ability to answer analytical questions in both prelims and mains.
India has been steadily investing in artificial intelligence over the past decade. The government launched the India AI Mission to promote research, compute access, and AI adoption across sectors like agriculture, health, education, and governance. Efforts such as AI Compute Portal and support for AI startups underscore the push for domestic capabilities.
In the 2010s, Reliance Jio revolutionized India’s telecom industry by making data affordable. Now, Reliance aims to replicate that success by making AI accessible and affordable for billions of Indians. This shift signifies India’s technological evolution from mobile connectivity to “intelligence connectivity.”
The concept of sovereign compute has gained traction globally as countries seek to secure data, maintain digital autonomy, and ensure technological control. For India — with one of the largest digital populations worldwide — building domestic compute power is critical to avoid dependence on foreign AI infrastructure.
India’s AI journey is closely tied to economic growth targets. With initiatives like Digital India, the National AI Strategy, and collaborations with global tech leaders, India is positioning itself as a future leader in AI innovation and deployment.
Reliance Industries announced a ₹10 trillion (Rs 10 lakh crore) investment over seven years to build India’s sovereign AI compute power.
Sovereign AI compute power refers to domestic AI infrastructure that allows India to process and host AI workloads locally, reducing dependency on foreign cloud providers and ensuring data privacy.
The initiative is being led by Reliance Jio, leveraging its telecom network to integrate edge compute capabilities for low-latency AI services.
The first AI-ready data centres are being constructed in Jamnagar, Gujarat, with plans to expand to gigawatt-scale compute capacity across India.
Reliance plans to power AI data centres with up to 10 GW of green energy from solar projects in Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh to ensure sustainability and cost efficiency.
The initiative will make AI affordable and accessible, enhancing sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and government services, creating opportunities for innovation and skill development.
This aligns with Digital India, Atma-Nirbhar Bharat, and the National AI Strategy, supporting technological sovereignty and AI adoption in the country.
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