The joint venture will deliver ready-to-deploy, sector-specific AI platforms for Indian and select global markets

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Meta have announced a strategic joint venture (JV) to develop and scale enterprise AI solutions tailored for Indian businesses and select international markets.

Investment and Structure

The collaboration involves a joint investment of approximately INR 855 crore, with RIL holding a 70% stake and Meta holding 30%. The venture aims to bridge India’s growing enterprise needs with advanced AI technologies, bringing scalable, accessible, and sector-specific solutions to the forefront.

Key Focus Areas

The JV will leverage Meta’s open-source Llama models and RIL’s digital ecosystem to deliver:

• Enterprise AI Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS):
  A secure, full-stack environment enabling businesses to customise, deploy, and manage generative AI models across various functions.
• Pre-configured AI Solutions:
  Ready-to-use tools designed for both cross-functional applications and industry-specific requirements, helping businesses fast-track AI adoption.

Additionally, the JV will support flexible deployment options across cloud, on-premises, and dedicated infrastructure environments, offering enterprise clients control and scalability.

Strategic Synergy

By combining RIL’s expansive digital infrastructure and market presence with Meta’s AI innovation and tools, the partnership aims to empower Indian enterprises with AI capabilities that are both powerful and locally relevant.

What’s Next

The transaction is currently subject to regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2025.