Reliance Industries (RIL) has announced a partnership with Meta Platforms for the development of a 168 MW data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat. The facility is expected to be delivered within two years and includes an option for future capacity expansion.
The project marks Meta’s first built-to-suit data centre deployment in India. Under the arrangement, Meta will lease capacity from the facility to support its global infrastructure requirements, including artificial intelligence (AI) computing workloads and core digital services.
As part of the agreement, RIL will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of the facility, including design, construction, utility management, renewable power supply, network connectivity and operational services. The company will serve as the infrastructure and operations provider for the project.
Located in Jamnagar, the data centre is expected to benefit from access to renewable energy sources and water resources, proximity to submarine cable landing stations on India’s western coast, and connectivity through Jio’s fibre network. The facility will be powered by renewable energy and use desalinated seawater for cooling.
The project adds to India’s data centre infrastructure capacity and reflects increasing investment in AI-related computing facilities. It also aligns with the Government of India’s focus on expanding digital infrastructure and attracting global investments in data centres and AI ecosystems.
Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director (MD), Reliance Industries, said, “This partnership with Meta marks a transformative moment for India’s digital infrastructure. Building India’s first built-to-suit data centre for a global technology leader of Meta’s scale demonstrates India’s readiness to be at the forefront of the global AI revolution.”
He further added, “At Reliance, we are committed to building world-class digital infrastructure that will power the next generation of AI innovation – not just for India, but for the world. Jamnagar will become a landmark destination for hyperscale AI computing, and we are proud to partner with Meta to make this vision a reality.”
Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO, Meta, said, “We’re proud to be working with Reliance to build our first AI-enabled data centre in India. This world-class facility in Jamnagar will help us scale our AI infrastructure globally while deepening our long-term investment in India’s economy.”
