On Tuesday, 9th June, Meta and Reliance Industries have announced a major expansion of their partnership, with plans to build a large AI-enabled data centre in India. The project is expected to strengthen India’s position in the rapidly growing global artificial intelligence sector and bring advanced digital infrastructure closer to millions of Indian users.
According to a Press Release issued by Meta on Tuesday, Reliance will construct a 168-megawatt data centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, which Meta will lease for its operations. The agreement also includes provisions for future expansion as demand for AI computing power continues to increase.
Meta says it has entered an agreement with Reliance Industries to lease their first AI-enabled data center in India in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
— ANI (@ANI) June 10, 2026
As part of the agreement, Reliance will build a data center with 168 MW capacity, which Meta will lease, with options to scale, says Meta.… pic.twitter.com/0k8eMG540w
The facility will be Meta’s first AI-enabled data centre in India and is expected to play a key role in supporting the company’s products, services and future artificial intelligence initiatives.
Meta bets big on India
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg described the project as an important step in the company’s global infrastructure plans.
“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,” Zuckerberg said in the company’s statement.
India is one of Meta’s largest and fastest-growing markets, and the company sees the new facility as an important part of its long-term growth strategy in the country.
Meta is partnering with Reliance to build its first AI data center in India, adding to a wave of investment in tech infrastructure globally https://t.co/DAbA3NszTv
— Bloomberg (@business) June 10, 2026
Focus on sustainable infrastructure
The Jamnagar data centre has also been designed with sustainability in mind. According to Meta, the facility will run on renewable energy and use desalinated seawater for cooling operations.
The company said it will bear the full cost of the energy and water required to operate the centre. As demand for AI technologies continues to rise globally, companies are investing heavily in large-scale computing facilities, making sustainability an increasingly important factor.
Ambani calls it a transformative moment
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani said the project reflects India’s growing importance in the global technology landscape.
“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. 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,” Ambani said.
Media Release – Reliance and Meta to Develop AI-Enabled Data Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat
— Reliance Industries Limited (@RIL_Updates) June 10, 2026
• RIL and Meta have agreed to develop an AI-enabled data centre in India.
• RIL will provide end-to-end services including design, construction, management of utilities, renewable power,… pic.twitter.com/YORSL0QP0I
The latest agreement builds on a relationship that began in 2020 when Meta invested $5.7 billion in Jio Platforms. Since then, the two companies have worked together on several digital connectivity, commerce and technology initiatives.
