Meta, Reliance Build India's First 168-Megawatt AI Data Center
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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 10
Meta, Reliance Build India's First 168-Megawatt AI Data Center
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 10
Summary
Meta will lease a 168-megawatt AI data center that Reliance plans to build in Jamnagar, marking Facebook parent’s first such facility in India.
The project gives Meta a local AI infrastructure base in a market drawing rising global tech investment, though the companies disclosed no financial terms or timeline.
Reliance is developing the site in Jamnagar, where it already operates the world’s largest single-site oil refinery, and said the data center can be expanded over time.
Beyond AI, is Meta's Indian data center the first step to challenge Amazon and Google in the global cloud computing market?
Is Meta's massive 'green' data center in India a sustainable model or a new form of resource-intensive industrialization?
Does the Meta-Reliance deal empower India's digital sovereignty or just make it a landlord for Big Tech's global ambitions?
India's First 168MW AI Data Center: Meta-Reliance $110 Billion Partnership Sets New Benchmark for AI Infrastructure
Overview
Meta Platforms and Reliance Industries have built a strong partnership that began with Meta’s $5.7 billion investment in Jio Platforms in 2020. This collaboration laid the foundation for advanced AI infrastructure in India, supporting digital services and small businesses. In August 2025, they deepened their commitment by forming Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL), a joint venture focused on developing AI platforms and tools for Indian enterprises using Meta’s Llama models. With a significant initial investment, mostly from Reliance, this strategic move is a critical step in expanding India’s AI capabilities and digital ecosystem.