By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : June 10, 2026 3:50 pm
The 168-megawatt facility, Meta's first built-to-suit data centre in India, will be constructed by Reliance Industries within two years
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) partnered with Meta Platforms to build India's first AI-enabled data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Slated for delivery within two years, the 168 MW facility will be leased entirely to Meta, which will cover all operating costs, with options to scale the capacity over time.
Meta will lease its first custom-built data centre in India from Reliance, a move that cements the country's position as a major global hub for AI infrastructure. This landmark facility marks a crucial phase in Meta's global infrastructure footprint expansion. It significantly strengthens its enduring strategic alliance with Reliance Industries across core areas like AI innovation, connectivity, and digital commerce.
The data center will serve Meta’s global infrastructure, supporting its core business and AI compute needs, underscoring India’s growing role in the worldwide digital and AI ecosystem.
Under the agreement, RIL will provide comprehensive end-to-end services spanning the entire lifecycle of the data centre – from design and construction to the ongoing management of utilities, renewable power supply, network connectivity, and fully managed operational services. This positions RIL as a single-window solutions provider for hyperscale AI infrastructure in India.
The strategic location in Gujarat offers significant advantages for large-scale data centre operations, including delivery capability, renewable energy, water availability, proximity to India’s western submarine cable landing stations and Jio’s extensive fibre network. The data center will be powered by renewable energy and cooled with desalinated seawater, demonstrating both RIL's and Meta's commitment to sustainability.
This partnership is aligned with the Government of India's priorities which designate data centres as strategic national infrastructure and introduces a long-term policy framework to attract global AI infrastructure investment into India.
Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited, 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. 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 center 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."