Mukesh Ambani unveils Reliance Intelligence to make India a global AI power

Announcing the company’s next digital leap in the 48th Annual General Meeting on Friday, Reliance Industries Limited chairman and managing director Mukesh Ambani said that the behemoth is now setting the stage for India’s next technology revolution with Reliance Intelligence – a bold new business dedicated to driving the AI revolution at scale.

“Our new Intelligence business will drive the AI revolution in India. This will enable Indians to adopt AI at scale and make our country a global force in AI,” Ambani said.

“A decade ago, digital services became a new growth engine for Reliance. Now, the opportunity before us with AI is just as large, if not larger. Jio promised and delivered digital everywhere and for every Indian,” he said.

“Similarly, Reliance Intelligence promises to deliver AI everywhere for every Indian. With Reliance Intelligence and our strong partnerships, green infrastructure, and India-first governance, we are building for the next decade with confidence and ambition. I am excited about what we will achieve,” he said.

AI as the new Kamdhenu

Ambani described AI as humanity’s most powerful enabler, likening it to an ancient symbol of abundance.

“Owing to its miraculous power, AI can now be called the new Kamdhenu – the divine wish-fulfilling cow of our age,” Ambani said. “Breakthroughs in Artificial Intelligence and allied Deep Technologies have already begun to boost productivity, efficiency, and human potential to unimaginable levels.”

Jio’s AI-first foundation

Reliance Jio has been laying the groundwork for India to become the world’s first AI-native digital economy. From Gen-AI powered customer journeys to diagnostics and automation, Jio is embedding AI into every aspect of connectivity and services.

“Building on this foundation, Jio True 5G has redefined speed, reliability, and reach of digital connectivity. Today, more than 220 million users are benefitting from the Jio True 5G network,” said Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm.

Looking ahead, Jio’s ambitions stretch far beyond India, Akash said, “As we look ahead, Jio’s journey will progress beyond India. Our innovative technologies are now ready to be deployed globally and solve global challenges. With strategic partnerships and a clear roadmap, we will take Jio’s services international, creating value for partners and shareholders alike. Behind every achievement of Jio is a mission – to serve customers with heart, to connect the unconnected, and to uplift every citizen. As we move forward, Jio remains committed to ensure that our technology empowers all of you.”

Jio’s Digital Twin and Next-Gen AI Cloud

Kiran Thomas, CEO of Jio Platforms Limited, revealed a series of breakthroughs that make Jio’s infrastructure uniquely capable of AI deployment at scale:

“Today, Jio is the only operator that can activate gigabit speed internet in under 24 hours across India. In the past, getting broadband installed, even in large cities, meant waiting, delays, and multiple site visits. We built something no one else has attempted at this scale: a Digital Twin of India’s physical infrastructure. This is a living, breathing 3-D model of our nation, covering every terrain, every locality, and every single building. The moment a customer places an order, Jio’s Digital Twin system allows our engineers to check the local network conditions for that specific customer, and precisely plan the entire installation,” said Kiran at the AGM.

He also announced the next generation of Jio AI Cloud.

“Today, we unveil the next generation of Jio AI Cloud that is more than just storage, but an AI-powered memory companion. Imagine being able to find and relive your most precious moments simply by speaking in your own language. Jio AI Cloud also makes everyday organisation effortless. And with our new AI Create Hub, anyone can turn simple photos into shareable reels, collages, or promo videos with no expert skills required,” he said.

Consumer AI breakthroughs: JioPC and JioFrames

Akash highlighted new consumer AI products designed to transform everyday digital experiences.

Describing JioPC project, Akash said, “Today, we are proud to announce another leap forward – JioPC. JioPC is that revolutionary product that transforms your TV, or any other screen, into a full-feature, AI-ready computer. You can easily get started by connecting a keyboard into your Jio Set-Top Box. Instantly, you get a virtual computer powered from Jio’s cloud with no upfront investment. You simply pay for what you use. And because JioPC lives in the cloud, it is always up-to-date, secure and you can remotely upgrade your memory, storage, and computing power based on your growing needs.”

On JioFrames, he said, “JioFrames is an AI-powered wearable platform and ecosystem, made for India. With support for multiple Indian languages at launch, you can simply speak to Jio’s multilingual AI voice-assistant. It is a hands-free, AI-powered companion designed for the way India lives, works, and plays. With JioFrames, you can capture your world like never before. Take HD photos, record videos or go live – every memory is instantly stored in Jio AI Cloud.”

Global recognition and leadership

With more than 500 million subscribers, Jio has become the largest data company globally.

“Today, Jio is the largest data company globally. Its multiple inherent strengths guarantee accelerated growth. All of Jio’s 500 million – and growing – subscribers will move to 5G and eventually 6G by 2030. Jio’s home and enterprise digital services businesses are growing at phenomenal speed,” said Mukesh Ambani

Global research, advisory, consulting and advisory firm Gartner also recogni=sed Reliance among the world’s AI superpowers.

“Recognising these strengths, Gartner, the globally reputed technology research and advisory firm, has ranked Reliance Industries alongside Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, and Alibaba, stating that these entities are the new superpowers, and are ‘setting the terms for the next global economy’,” Mukesh Ambani said.

Strategic partnerships

Reliance and Meta have formed a joint venture to develop Llama-based enterprise AI platforms and tools for Indian and global markets, with an initial investment of Rs855 crore ($100 million).

“Partnering with Meta brings our vision of providing AI to every Indian and enterprise to life – by combining Meta’s most widely adopted open-source Llama models with our deep expertise across multiple industries. We will democratise enterprise-grade AI for every Indian organisation – from ambitious SMBs to blue-chip corporates, enabling them to innovate faster, operate more efficiently, and compete confidently on the global stage. RIL will also serve as a real-world enterprise-scale environment for deploying and refining the joint venture’s offerings – enabling rapid iteration and continuous improvement at scale,” the Reliance Industries chairman said.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, also shared his thoughts on the joint venture.

“We’re excited to deepen our partnership with Reliance to bring the power of open-source AI to Indian developers and enterprises. Through this joint venture, we’re putting Meta’s Llama models into real-world use, and I’m looking forward to Meta expanding its footprint in the enterprise space as we unlock new possibilities together,” he said.

Additionally, Reliance and Google Cloud have also expanded their strategic partnership to establish a dedicated AI-focused cloud region in Jamnagar.

“This partnership with Google Cloud marks a new chapter in India’s technology journey. By bringing Google Cloud’s AI capabilities to Jamnagar, supported by Reliance’s infrastructure, renewable energy, and nationwide network, we are laying the foundation for India to become a global leader in AI. Just as Jio and Google came together to democratise the internet for every Indian, we will now democratise intelligence for every Indian,” said Mukesh Ambani.

Sundar Pichai, who is the CEO of Google parent Alphabet, found the project promising.

“At Google, we’ve long been investing in India’s digital future, and our partnership with Reliance and Jio has been an important part of how we do that. Our work together over the last decade has helped bring affordable internet access to millions. And now, we are building on this to help shape the next leap with AI. This is only the beginning, and we look forward to building India’s AI future together,” Pichai said.

Robotics: The next AI frontier

Looking beyond digital platforms, Reliance is investing heavily in robotics and intelligent automation.

“Another exciting frontier for AI is Robotics, especially Humanoid Robotics. Astonishing advances are taking place in this field. Intelligent automation will transform factories into adaptive production systems, warehouses into autonomous supply chains, and hospitals into centres of precision care. We are investing to make India a leader in human-centric robotics powered by AI, creating new types of industries and services, new types of agriculture, new types of jobs, and attractive new opportunities for our youth,” said Mukesh Ambani.

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