Reliance Industries Ltd, under the leadership of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, is preparing for a major leap in value creation by investing heavily in new energy and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Analysts at Morgan Stanley estimate that these strategic investments could lead to a projected increase of up to USD 50 billion in the company’s market value. With its current valuation exceeding USD 240 billion, Reliance is poised to significantly scale its diversified businesses, with a strong focus on the energy and AI sectors as key drivers of future growth.
A major aspect of this transformation involves the company’s Jamnagar energy complex. Reliance is repurposing this facility to support the next frontier of growth: Generative AI (Gen AI). This move addresses a global challenge—meeting the vast energy requirements of Gen AI technologies. According to Morgan Stanley, the company sees potential for value creation of up to USD 60 billion through its new energy initiatives. These will harness electrons (electricity) to power essential industrial operations including chemical manufacturing, data centers, and oil refineries.
Reliance has made it clear that its ambitions in the new energy space are unparalleled in scale and impact, both nationally and globally. One of the most prominent initiatives is the construction of Gen AI infrastructure in Jamnagar, scheduled to be operational within two years. As part of this development, the company plans to establish a data center with a capacity of 1 gigawatt (GW), powered by 1.3 GW of continuous green energy. The data center will utilize NVIDIA’s advanced Blackwell chips, which are optimized for AI applications. This initiative positions Reliance to capitalize on India’s increasing adoption of AI technologies and demand for computing infrastructure.
Further details from the company’s Q3 FY25 earnings call revealed a broader strategy to build a comprehensive national AI infrastructure. Reliance aims to be at the forefront of India’s transition into a global data center hub. To support this vision, the company is also expanding its renewable energy ecosystem to provide the required clean energy to run AI infrastructure 24/7.
In addition to the AI-related developments, Reliance’s green energy strategy includes the manufacturing of lithium iron phosphate batteries and the production of green hydrogen. These efforts are concentrated around a massive 2,000-acre energy complex in Gujarat. The company also plans to integrate 10 GW of solar power generation capacity by the end of 2026. This integrated approach supports both its AI ambitions and India’s renewable energy goals.
Overall, Reliance Industries’ next phase of transformation reflects a bold and strategic shift towards sustainable energy and advanced digital infrastructure. With substantial investments, cutting-edge technologies, and a national development outlook, the company aims to lead India’s emergence as a leader in both green energy and artificial intelligence. If successful, these initiatives will not only add significant market value but also reshape the landscape of energy and tech infrastructure in the country.