Reliance Industries to Build Advanced AI Infrastructure in Jamnagar within 24 Months

Reliance's 'jewel' Jamnagar won't only be about wedding gala or refinery as Akash Ambani announces new plan

Akash Ambani of Reliance Industries Limited announced the establishment of advanced AI infrastructure in Jamnagar within 24 months, aiming to position the city as a global AI leader. This initiative commemorates 25 years of the Jamnagar refinery, turning Jamnagar into an industrial and technological hub.Akash Ambani, Director of Reliance Industries Limited, announced plans on Thursday to establish advanced AI infrastructure in Jamnagar, a city renowned as the "Jewel of the Reliance family." He pledged to complete the ambitious project within 24 months. Joined by Isha Ambani and Anant Ambani, Akash emphasized their collective vision for Reliance's growth. Speaking at an event commemorating 25 years of the Jamnagar Refinery, Akash said, "AI infrastructure that we have commenced working in Jamnagar will not only make Jamnagar a leader in AI infrastructure, but will also place it amongst the top rank in the world." He further added, "We have already commenced building this in Jamnagar and we want to complete it true Jamnagar style in record time as we have always done in Jamnagar in 24 months." Reaffirming his commitment to Reliance and its legacy, Akash said, "Isha, Anant and myself, we commit to you we will grow Reliance together and make sure Jamnagar will always be jewel of our Reliance family. This is our commitment to the entire Reliance family, including my parents." Akash expressed confidence in Jamnagar's future, stating that Reliance aims to position the city as a global leader in the new era of information and technology. Reliance's Jamnagar refinery, the conglomerate's first, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. Established on December 28, 1999, the refinery has grown into the world's largest refining hub -- an engineering marvel that embodies India's industrial pride. Initially, the project faced skepticism from global experts who doubted the feasibility of building a refinery of such scale in a remote, arid region without basic infrastructure like roads, electricity, or drinking water. Despite these challenges, Reliance founder Dhirubhai Ambani defied critics and transformed Jamnagar into a world-class industrial and technological hub. Under Dhirubhai's leadership, the refinery was constructed in just 33 months, overcoming obstacles such as severe cyclones and logistical challenges. His vision turned a desert-like landscape into a "Nandanwan," a vibrant industrial oasis. Today, the Jamnagar refinery complex houses some of the world's largest units, including the Fluidised Catalytic Cracker (FCC), Coker, Alkylation, Paraxylene, Polypropylene, Refinery Off-Gas Cracker (ROGC), and Petcoke gasification plants. This legacy of innovation and determination continues to guide Reliance as it embarks on its next transformative journey in Jamnagar, shaping the future with cutting-edge AI infrastructure.

Reliance AI Infrastructure in Jamnagar to Be Built in 24 Months: Akash Ambani

Jio Brain accelerates AI adoption across Reliance's ecosystem with cutting-edge tools. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Director Akash Ambani has committed to developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Jamnagar within a span of 24 months. Alongside Isha and Anant Ambani, he pledged to work collectively for RIL's growth. During the 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in August 2024, the Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited, Mukesh Ambani, announced plans to establish gigawatt-scale AI-ready data centers in Jamnagar, Gujarat, powered entirely by Reliance's green energy. Also Read: Akash Ambani Urges Rapid Adoption of AI and Data Centre Policy Reform in India "AI infrastructure that we have commenced working in Jamnagar will make not only Jamnagar a leader in Al infrastructure but will also place it amongst the top rank in the world. We have already commenced building this in Jamnagar and we want to complete it in true Jamnagar style in record time as we have always done in Jamnagar in 24 months," said Akash Ambani. And on behalf of Isha, Anant and myself, we commit to you that we will grow Reliance together and make sure that Jamnagar will always be the 'jewel of our Reliance family.' This is our commitment to the entire Reliance family and both to my parents, Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani, Akash Ambani said, adding "Our goal in the new information and technology age is to make Jamnagar a leader of the world." Also Read: Jio Platforms Working with Nvidia to Democratise AI in India: Report "We are committed to democratising AI, offering powerful AI models and services to everyone in India at the most affordable prices. To achieve this, we are laying the groundwork for a truly national AI infrastructure," said Mukesh Ambani, during the AGM. To support Jio's "AI Everywhere for Everyone vision," Mukesh Ambani also announced plans to create multiple AI inference facilities across various locations throughout the country. Also Read: Reliance AGM 2024: Key Announcements on Jio 5G, Cloud, AI, and Digital Services In October last year, RIL and the US-based chip company Nvidia announced a partnership to develop AI infrastructure in India. As per the agreement, Nvidia will supply its Blackwell AI processors for a one-gigawatt data centre that Reliance is building in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Jio, Reliance's telecommunications business, is driving AI adoption through Jio Brain, a comprehensive suite of tools and platforms that cover the entire AI lifecycle. "Jio Brain enables us to accelerate AI adoption across Jio, driving faster decisions, more accurate predictions, and better understanding of customer needs," Mukesh Ambani said during the 47th AGM.