Reliance Industries Pivots to AI with Google, Meta Partnerships

Reliance Industries has formed a $100 million joint venture with Google and Meta to develop AI for India's enterprise market. Google will supply AI and cloud infrastructure, while Meta will provide open-source models to build custom AI systems. Reliance also introduced a new AI subsidiary called Reliance Intelligence and plans to list its telecom arm, Jio, in 2026.

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has announced a significant strategic move by forming a $100 million joint venture with Google and Meta to develop artificial intelligence (AI) solutions tailored for India's enterprise market. The partnership, announced during RIL's 48th Annual General Meeting on August 29, 2025, is part of a broader effort to position the company as a global player in data, digital infrastructure, and sovereign AI [1].

Google will supply AI and cloud infrastructure, while Meta will provide open-source models to build custom AI systems. The joint venture aims to deliver enterprise-ready AI solutions, focusing on sectors such as energy, retail, telecom, media, and manufacturing [1].

In addition to the joint venture, RIL has also introduced a new AI subsidiary called Reliance Intelligence. This subsidiary will spearhead the company's AI ambitions and work alongside the joint venture to develop and implement AI solutions across various industries [1].

Furthermore, RIL plans to list its telecom arm, Jio, in the first half of 2026. Jio has grown rapidly over the past decade due to competitive pricing and currently underpins much of RIL's digital and telecommunications portfolio. The proposed listing marks a key development for RIL, providing a fresh opportunity for public market investors to gain exposure to India's largest telecom operator [2].

These developments signal a broader strategic move by RIL to leverage advanced AI technologies and digital infrastructure to drive growth and innovation across its various business segments. The partnerships with Google and Meta reflect the growing role of US technology firms in India's rapidly expanding economy, despite ongoing trade tensions [2].

References:
[1] https://www.etnownews.com/companies/ril-agm-2025-announcement-reliance-industries-forms-joint-venture-with-meta-for-ai-solutions-in-india-article-152544403
[2] https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/41c48-indias-reliance-joins-google-and-meta-on-ai-projects-announces-jio-listing-by-2026