Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani, is planning to establish the world’s largest data center in Jamnagar, India, with a projected capacity of three gigawatts.
This ambitious project aims to meet the increasing demand for artificial intelligence applications and could significantly surpass Microsoft’s 600-megawatt data center in Virginia, currently the largest in the world. Reports suggest the project could cost between $20 billion and $30 billion.
To support this massive undertaking, Reliance intends to utilize renewable energy from a nearby green energy facility producing solar, wind, and hydrogen power.
This approach aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainable development while addressing the growing energy needs of AI infrastructure.
Nvidia, a global leader in AI hardware, is supplying the chips for this project. In October, Reliance and Nvidia announced a collaboration to build AI infrastructure in India, further strengthening Reliance’s position in this sector.
Mukesh Ambani previously raised over $25 billion in 2020 from major investors, including Meta, Google, and Mubadala, to fund Reliance’s telecom and retail businesses.
These ventures now dominate the Indian market, making Reliance the country’s most valuable company. The new data center project reflects Ambani’s vision to position India as a leader in AI technology and infrastructure.
The Jamnagar facility comes at a time when global players like OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle have committed significant investments to AI infrastructure. Their Stargate Project in the U.S. plans to allocate up to $500 billion for similar developments.
Reliance’s ambitious plan not only highlights India’s growing role in AI but also demonstrates the country’s capacity to host world-class technology projects. With this initiative, Reliance aims to set new benchmarks in the AI infrastructure landscape while leveraging India’s resources and expertise to lead the global AI revolution.
