Amid growing global investments in artificial intelligence, Meta and Reliance Industries have strengthened their partnership with plans to develop advanced AI infrastructure in India. The move reflects India’s rising position as a key market for digital innovation, AI development, and large-scale technology investments.
As part of the collaboration, Reliance will build a 168 MW AI-ready data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which Meta will lease to support its expanding AI operations and digital services. The agreement also includes provisions for future capacity expansion as demand for AI computing continues to grow.
Meta highlighted India’s vast digital ecosystem, expanding internet user base, and long-standing partnership with Reliance as major factors behind the investment. The company believes the new facility will help deliver AI-powered services more efficiently while supporting businesses and users across the country.
The latest initiative builds on a relationship that has grown significantly over the years. In 2020, Meta invested $5.7 billion in Jio Platforms. The partnership expanded further in 2025 when the companies formed a joint venture focused on AI solutions and enterprise applications powered by Meta’s Llama AI models, backed by an initial investment of ₹8.55 billion.
The upcoming Jamnagar facility is expected to become part of one of the largest data centre ecosystems being developed globally by Reliance. The project will operate on renewable energy and is designed to support increasing AI workloads and advanced computing requirements.
In addition, Meta announced plans to help develop nearly 1 GW of renewable energy capacity in India through collaborations with clean energy partners. The initiative supports the company’s broader commitment to powering its operations through sustainable energy sources.
The announcement comes at a time when India’s data centre industry is witnessing rapid growth, driven by cloud adoption, digital transformation, and rising demand for AI infrastructure. Industry estimates project the country’s data centre market to reach $13.11 billion by 2034.
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