Facebook Picks 30% Stake in Reliance’s AI Venture; Both Firms to Invest ₹855 Crore
Mumbai, October 25 – In a significant move towards expanding its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, Meta Platforms’ Facebook has acquired a 30 percent stake in Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL) — a newly incorporated AI venture of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL). The two companies will jointly invest ₹855 crore to fuel the initiative, marking another milestone in Reliance’s growing digital ecosystem.
According to a regulatory filing by RIL, Reliance Intelligence Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RIL, and Facebook Overseas, Inc., a subsidiary of Meta Platforms, will together fund the AI-focused joint venture. Reliance Intelligence will hold 70 percent equity, while Facebook will own the remaining 30 percent stake in REIL.
Reliance and Facebook Join Forces to Build India’s Enterprise AI Future
The newly incorporated venture, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL), was officially formed on October 24, 2025, under Reliance Intelligence. The company will now become a joint venture (JV) under a restated agreement between Reliance and Facebook Overseas.
“REIL, incorporated in India as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Intelligence, will become the joint venture company as per the amended and restated joint venture agreement with Facebook Overseas, Inc.,” Reliance stated in its filing.
The venture aims to develop, market, and distribute enterprise-grade AI services across industries. Both companies have committed an initial investment of ₹855 crore, indicating a strong commitment to advancing AI-led solutions that empower businesses in India and beyond.
No regulatory or governmental approvals were required for the incorporation of the new company, reflecting a seamless and compliant setup for the partnership.
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Reliance Enterprise Intelligence: A Strategic Step in RIL’s Digital Expansion
The creation of Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd marks another major step in Reliance’s transformation into a digital-first conglomerate. The company has already established dominance across telecom (Jio), retail (Reliance Retail), and digital services (Jio Platforms) — and now aims to add a strong AI vertical to its portfolio.
Industry analysts view this joint venture as a strategic move to integrate AI and data intelligence into Reliance’s vast business ecosystem. From optimizing supply chains and improving retail operations to enabling predictive analytics for telecom and energy businesses, the collaboration could redefine how Reliance leverages technology for operational excellence.
Moreover, Facebook’s participation in the venture signals Meta’s growing ambition to deepen its presence in India’s digital economy — especially in enterprise and industrial AI applications, a sector poised for exponential growth.
Meta and Reliance Partnership Strengthens Longstanding Digital Collaboration
This partnership isn’t the first collaboration between Meta (formerly Facebook) and Reliance Industries. The relationship between the two tech giants dates back to 2020, when Meta invested $5.7 billion in Jio Platforms, gaining a 9.99% stake. That investment laid the groundwork for digital integration across Reliance’s platforms, including WhatsApp-based commerce for JioMart and several small-business initiatives.
The new joint venture in AI strengthens that partnership and extends it into the next frontier of digital innovation — enterprise AI solutions.
Experts say the synergy between Reliance’s scale and infrastructure capabilities and Meta’s global expertise in AI and machine learning could lead to cutting-edge enterprise applications. These could include AI-driven analytics, automation tools, customer experience platforms, and data intelligence solutions tailored for Indian and global businesses.
India’s AI Opportunity: Reliance and Meta Eye Long-Term Growth
India’s AI market is growing rapidly, with industry estimates valuing it at over $7 billion by 2025, driven by rising enterprise adoption, data digitization, and government-led AI initiatives. Reliance’s entry into this segment, in partnership with Meta, positions it as a key player in shaping India’s AI future.
Through REIL, both companies aim to leverage advanced AI models, cloud computing, and data analytics to develop scalable solutions for industries such as manufacturing, logistics, retail, and financial services. The collaboration could also support Reliance’s broader goal of creating a technology ecosystem that serves both businesses and consumers across India’s digital landscape.
This venture aligns with Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani’s vision of building “a technologically self-reliant India,” emphasizing digital transformation, automation, and artificial intelligence as core growth drivers for the next decade.
What Lies Ahead for the Reliance–Facebook AI Joint Venture
While the joint investment of ₹855 crore marks the beginning of this partnership, analysts expect future capital infusions as REIL scales its operations. The company will likely focus initially on enterprise AI services, including:
AI-powered business analytics platforms for enterprises
Automation and machine learning solutions for manufacturing and retail
Data-driven customer engagement tools for consumer businesses
Cloud-based AI products integrated with Reliance’s Jio and retail ecosystem
The venture could also collaborate with Reliance Jio’s technology division to develop AI infrastructure and data centers, creating a unified platform for digital and enterprise services.
For Meta, this move reaffirms its commitment to India — one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing digital markets — and strengthens its positioning beyond social media into enterprise technology.
A Milestone Collaboration in India’s AI Landscape
The formation of Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd marks a defining moment for India’s technology sector. It brings together two global giants — Reliance Industries and Meta Platforms — to co-create AI-driven innovations that could reshape enterprise transformation.
As AI adoption accelerates worldwide, this partnership positions both Reliance and Meta at the forefront of India’s emerging AI economy. With a combined investment of ₹855 crore, deep technological expertise, and complementary strengths, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence could become a leading force in delivering scalable, intelligent, and transformative digital solutions.
