CII Partnership Summit: Reliance to establish 1 GW AI data centre in Andhra Pradesh

Visakhapatnam: On the opening day of the CII Partnership Summit 2025 in Visakhapatnam, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) announced a major new wave of investments in Andhra Pradesh, further strengthening its long-standing partnership with the state.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh and Reliance Industries signed an MoU to establish a 1 GW Artificial Intelligence data centre, in the presence of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Minister for IT & Industries Nara Lokesh, and Reliance Industries Executive Director PMS Prasad.

One of Asia’s most powerful AI infrastructure networks

Reliance announced that it will build a fully modular, future-ready 1 GW AI data centre designed to host the world’s most advanced GPUs, TPUs and AI processors. This facility will operate as a twin to the company’s gigawatt-scale AI data centre in Jamnagar, creating one of Asia’s most powerful AI infrastructure networks.

The company highlighted its mission to democratise access to Artificial Intelligence, delivering pro-level AI tools to students, farmers, entrepreneurs and families through the MyJio platform.

6 GWp solar project to power the AI data centre

To ensure clean and sustainable energy for the upcoming AI infrastructure, Reliance will also develop a 6 GWp solar power project in Andhra Pradesh.

Greenfield integrated food park to come up in Kurnool

Reliance further announced a Greenfield integrated food park in Kurnool, spread across 170 acres allotted by APIIC. Equipped with world-class automated systems, the facility will manufacture beverages, packaged drinking water, chocolates, snacks, atta and more. The project is expected to generate several thousand direct and indirect jobs across the region.

Complementing the state’s green-growth agenda, the company will set up integrated compressed biogas (CBG) hubs to strengthen natural farming, rejuvenate soil health and support rural economies while advancing India’s clean energy goals. Reliance has broken ground on its first CBG plant in Prakasam earlier in April this year.

The company reaffirmed its deep commitment to Andhra Pradesh across its core sectors like retail, Jio and Oil and gas operations in Kakinada.

Reliance has already invested over $25 billion in the state across oil & gas, digital services and retail.

Welcoming the announcements, CN Naidu said, “Andhra Pradesh is entering a new era of technology-led growth, sustainability and industrial resurgence. I welcome Reliance’s landmark investments, which align with our vision to make AP a global hub for AI innovation, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. These projects will generate high-quality jobs, open new opportunities for our youth, and accelerate the state’s journey towards a cleaner and more prosperous future.”

Speaking on the occasion, PMS Prasad, Executive Director, Reliance Industries, said, “Andhra Pradesh is rising with purpose and intent. Reliance is not here just to invest. We are here to build. We are here to empower and to serve. Together, we will create a brighter, cleaner, smarter and more prosperous Andhra Pradesh - not only for this generation, but for many generations to come.”