Reliance’s ₹7 Lakh Crore Investment Plan in Gujarat
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Mukesh Ambani has laid out a fresh investment roadmap for Gujarat, committing ₹7 lakh crore over the next five years, with a sharp focus on clean energy, digital infrastructure, and regional development in Kutch and Saurashtra.
The announcement came at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior state leadership. So, what exactly has Reliance promised, and how does it change the investment picture for the region?
What Did Mukesh Ambani Commit To In Gujarat?
Ambani said Reliance Industries Ltd. will double its investment in Gujarat to ₹7 lakh crore over the next five years, up from ₹3.5 lakh crore invested since 2021. This announcement sets a clear capital trajectory rather than a broad statement of intent.
A key pillar of this plan is technology. Reliance is building India’s largest artificial intelligence-ready data centre in Jamnagar. The facility will support a new AI platform to be launched by Jio, aimed at offering affordable AI services to citizens in their own language and on their own devices.
Ambani described the platform as “people-first”, with Gujarat positioned as the starting point before wider national and global rollout. The idea is to make AI more accessible and practical, rather than confined to enterprises or large institutions.
Alongside technology, Reliance also announced plans to set up a hospital in Jamnagar and expand educational infrastructure in line with the central government’s development priorities.
How Does Clean Energy Fit Into Reliance’s Plan?
Clean energy remains central to Reliance’s Gujarat strategy. Ambani said the company’s clean energy ecosystem in Jamnagar is being developed with the ambition of making the city India’s largest exporter of green energy and green materials.
He also outlined a longer-term vision to transform Kutch into a global clean energy hub. This ties into Reliance’s broader push across solar, batteries, and green hydrogen, with Gujarat positioned as the base for large-scale manufacturing and exports.
The emphasis is on scale and integration. By clustering energy generation, processing, and export infrastructure in one region, Reliance is looking to build long-duration assets that can support both domestic demand and global markets over time.
What Was The Broader Message At The Conference?
Ambani’s comments came against a backdrop of global uncertainty. He acknowledged geopolitical challenges and economic turbulence but said India remains insulated, calling this the country’s defining decade under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership.
Beyond Reliance, the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference is expected to see more than 1,500 MoUs signed with over 110 international buyers from 16 countries. Over 1,800 business meetings have been scheduled as part of the Reverse Buyer Seller Meet.
The exhibition features participation from large corporations across power, energy, manufacturing and engineering, spread over a 26,000 square metre area at the Marwadi University campus on the Rajkot–Morbi highway.
With large capital commitments from Reliance and parallel investment plans from groups like Adani, the focus now shifts from announcements to execution, as Gujarat positions itself at the centre of India’s clean energy and digital infrastructure push.
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