Meta Partners with Reliance for AI-Enabled Data Center in India, Strengthening AI Infrastructure

In a strategic move to enhance AI infrastructure in India, Meta has announced a partnership with Reliance Industries for establishing a 168-megawatt AI-enabled data center in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of their existing relationship, building on Meta's previous investment in Reliance's Jio Platforms.

• India's Emerging AI Hub: The deal underscores India's growing role as a global hub for AI infrastructure, attracting investments from major tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and OpenAI.
• Government Incentives: The Indian government's policies, such as tax exemptions for foreign cloud providers through 2047, are fostering an attractive investment environment.
• Growing Data Center Capacity: India's data center capacity has seen a significant increase from 375 megawatts in 2020 to approximately 1.5 gigawatts in 2025, with further growth projected.
• Renewable Energy Commitment: Meta's operations at the Jamnagar facility will be powered by renewable energy, with Meta contracting nearly 1 gigawatt of new renewable energy capacity through partnerships with CleanMax and Fourth Partner Energy.
• Comprehensive Services: Reliance aims to provide end-to-end services, including facility design, construction, renewable energy procurement, and ongoing operations to become a leading AI infrastructure provider for global tech firms.