On January 11, 2026, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), unveiled an unprecedented investment plan of ₹7 lakh crore ($84.3 billion) to be deployed over the next five years. Speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot, Ambani confirmed that this fresh capital is intended to double the conglomerate’s previous five-year investment, solidifying India’s position as a global leader in the “Green” and “Digital” economies.
This strategic roadmap, dubbed the “Sand-to-Electrons-to-Green-Molecules” framework, focuses on three primary pillars: Clean Energy, Artificial Intelligence, and Social Infrastructure.
1. Clean Energy: Building a Global Hub in Jamnagar
A significant portion of the ₹7 trillion will be directed toward transforming Jamnagar from a “hydrocarbon hub” into the world’s largest integrated Clean Energy Ecosystem.
- Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex: Reliance is constructing giga-factories for solar modules, battery storage, and electrolyzers. The goal is to establish 100 GW of renewable energy by 2030, accounting for 20% of India’s national target.
- Green Hydrogen Revolution: RIL aims to produce 3 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2032. By leveraging in-house electrolyzer manufacturing, Ambani expects to bring the cost of green hydrogen down to under $1.50 per kilogram.
- Kutch Solar Project: Developing one of the world’s largest multi-gigawatt utility-scale solar projects, spanning 5.5 lakh acres (three times the size of Singapore) to provide round-the-clock clean power.
2. Artificial Intelligence: “Affordable AI for Every Indian”
Reliance is pivoting to become an AI-first company through its digital arm, Jio.
- India’s Largest AI Data Center: RIL is building a massive, AI-ready data center in Jamnagar. This facility will serve as the backbone for a new “people-first” intelligence platform.
- Jio’s AI Platform: The platform will offer AI services in multiple Indian languages, accessible on personal devices. Ambani stated the goal is to make AI tools as affordable and ubiquitous as mobile data, driving national productivity.
3. Social Infrastructure and the 2036 Olympics
Beyond industrial growth, the investment includes a major push for India’s global standing in sports and healthcare.
- Olympic Ambitions: Through the Reliance Foundation, RIL will partner with the Gujarat government to support India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad. They will manage the Veer Savarkar Multi-Sports Complex to train future champions.
- Healthcare & Education: Plans were announced for a world-class hospital in Jamnagar and a multifold expansion of educational institutions across the Saurashtra region.
Investment Summary: Reliance 2026–2031
| Sector | Key Projects | Goal |
| Clean Energy | Jamnagar & Kutch Giga Factories | 100 GW Solar / $1.5 Green Hydrogen |
| Digital/AI | Jamnagar Data Center | Affordable AI in local languages |
| Infrastructure | Veer Savarkar Sports Complex | Support for 2036 Olympic Bid |
| Sustainability | O2C Transformation | Net-Carbon Zero by 2035 |
Future Outlook: A Net-Zero 2035
By investing in advanced materials like carbon fiber (for wind blades and aerospace) and doubling PET recycling capacity to 5 billion bottles, Reliance is fast-tracking its own “Net-Carbon Zero” target to 2035—thirty-five years ahead of India’s national 2070 goal.
As Mukesh Ambani noted, this is India’s “defining decade,” and this ₹7 lakh crore commitment is designed to ensure that the country doesn’t just participate in the future, but actively shapes it.
