Facebook’s 30% Stake in Reliance AI Venture Lifts RIL Shares 2%, Boosts India’s AI Ambitions

RIL Shares Jump 2% as Facebook Picks 30% Stake in Reliance’s AI Venture: A Major Boost to India’s AI Ambitions

In a major push toward India’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) shares rose 2% on October 27 after it was announced that Meta Platforms Inc’s subsidiary Facebook Overseas will acquire a 30% stake in Reliance’s newly formed AI venture, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL).

The announcement marks a landmark collaboration between India’s largest conglomerate and the global social media and technology powerhouse, signaling a strong commitment to advancing India’s digital and AI capabilities.

Facebook’s Strategic Investment in RIL’s AI Arm

According to a regulatory filing, Reliance will hold a 70% stake, while Facebook Overseas will own the remaining 30% in the new joint venture. Both companies will jointly invest ₹855 crore as initial capital to drive the venture’s development and expansion.

REIL was officially incorporated on October 24, 2025, as a subsidiary of Reliance Intelligence Ltd, and was first announced by RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani during the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 29, 2025.

At 10:40 am on Monday, RIL shares were trading 2% higher at ₹1,480.6 apiece on NSE, emerging as one of the top gainers on the Nifty 50. The Sensex climbed 559 points to 84,771.44, while the Nifty advanced 164.75 points to 25,959.90.

So far in 2025, RIL stock has surged nearly 22%, outperforming the Nifty’s 9.6% gain, driven by optimism around its new-energy and technology ventures.

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REIL to Drive India’s Enterprise AI Ecosystem

The joint venture, Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Ltd (REIL), aims to develop, market, and distribute enterprise AI services across industries. This includes solutions for sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture, and small businesses — areas considered critical for India’s inclusive digital growth.

According to the filing, REIL will be a “strategic collaboration that combines Reliance’s robust infrastructure and digital network with Meta’s deep AI expertise.”

The partnership will focus on delivering affordable, secure, and scalable AI services to businesses and government entities, aligning with India’s vision of becoming a global AI hub.

Brokerages Call It a Major Step in India’s AI-Driven Future

Brokerage firm Investec described the RIL-Meta partnership as a “major step in India’s AI-driven digital growth.”

“By leveraging Reliance’s strong infrastructure and Meta’s advanced AI capabilities, the joint venture is positioned to accelerate AI adoption in India, enhance digital efficiency, and contribute meaningfully to the national AI strategy,” Investec said in a note.

Market analysts believe this partnership could be a game-changer for India’s enterprise AI landscape, potentially positioning Reliance as a global leader in AI-powered cloud infrastructure and digital solutions.

Mukesh Ambani’s Vision: Building India’s AI-Ready Future

At the AGM earlier this year, Mukesh Ambani laid out a four-pillar mission for Reliance Intelligence — the parent entity under which REIL operates. The goals include:

1. Building India’s next-generation AI infrastructure

2. Fostering global AI partnerships

3. Developing AI services tailored for India

4. Nurturing top AI talent and innovation

“Work has already begun on the gigawatt-scale, AI-ready data centres in Jamnagar. These facilities will be delivered in phases, aligned with India’s growing needs, powered by Reliance’s new-energy ecosystem, and custom-made for AI training and inference,” Ambani said.

He emphasized that Reliance Intelligence will cater to both domestic and global partnerships, bringing together tech leaders and open-source communities to advance AI innovation.

Aiming for Inclusive and Scalable AI Solutions

Ambani further stated that Reliance Intelligence will deliver “trusted and easy-to-use AI services for consumers, small businesses, and enterprises.” These AI-driven tools will provide solutions for key sectors such as education, agriculture, and healthcare — offering reliable and affordable AI access to every Indian citizen.

“Reliance Intelligence will create a home for world-class researchers, engineers, designers, and product builders — combining the speed of research with the rigor of engineering — so that ideas become innovations and applications providing solutions to India and the world,” Ambani added.

Conclusion: A Defining Moment for India’s Tech Ecosystem

The Reliance–Meta AI partnership represents more than just a corporate collaboration; it symbolizes India’s entry into the next phase of digital transformation, powered by homegrown innovation and global expertise.

As the joint venture begins operations, analysts expect it to unlock new revenue streams for Reliance, strengthen India’s AI infrastructure, and create a thriving AI talent ecosystem.

With RIL’s share price reflecting investor optimism, the partnership with Meta could prove pivotal in realizing India’s ambition to become a global AI powerhouse in the coming decade.

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