Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is planning to build what could become the world’s largest data centre by capacity in Jamnagar, India. This development comes amid a global surge in investments in AI infrastructure.
According to reports, the data centre will have a total capacity of three gigawatts, which will surpass any existing facilities, most of which typically operate at less than one gigawatt. There are plans to procure NVIDIA’s AI semiconductors and use renewable energy sources to power the facility.
Reliance executives have yet to comment on the project, which is estimated to cost between $20 billion and $30 billion.
Currently, the conglomerate has around $26 billion on its balance sheet, which could be used to finance the venture.
The facility in Jamnagar is expected 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 plays a key role in 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 increasingly integrated into business operations.
Global data centre capacity is expected to triple by 2030, which could lead 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 both domestic and global demands.
Additionally, Reliance committed to a historic investment of ₹3.05 lakh crore in Maharashtra on Thursday, as part of its ambitious expansion into sectors such as renewable energy, data centres, high-tech manufacturing, and hospitality.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed during the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, Switzerland, highlights Reliance’s critical role in shaping India’s infrastructure landscape. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hailed the investment as a transformative step, which is expected to generate 300,000 job opportunities.
Anant Ambani, non-executive director of RIL, highlighted the company’s commitment to nation-building and praised Fadnavis’ leadership. This investment complements Maharashtra’s goal of attracting ₹9.72 lakh crore through 33 MoUs signed at the event.
Reliance’s plans align with the broader vision of India’s development, integrating cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices as the conglomerate continues to lead transformative initiatives across the nation.
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