Rising Northeast Investors Summit: Reliance to invest Rs 75,000 crore, says Mukesh Ambani

New Delhi, May 23, 2025 — In a landmark announcement at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), committed to a massive ₹75,000 crore investment across the Northeastern states of India. The move is poised to reshape the region’s economic landscape through initiatives spanning biogas, telecom, retail, healthcare, AI, and sports infrastructure.

📈 Doubling Down on Development

Mukesh Ambani emphasized that Reliance has already invested ₹30,000 crore in the region over the past 40 years. With this fresh investment, the conglomerate aims to more than double its commitment over the next five years, making it one of the most substantial private sector investments in Northeast India’s history.

🌍 Key Focus Areas of the ₹75,000 Crore Investment:

• 🏭 350 biogas plants

• 🛒 Expansion of Reliance Retail and procurement of local agricultural produce

• 🏥 150-bed cancer hospital in Manipur

• 📡 Telecom expansion with Jio 5G coverage and AI integration in education and healthcare

• 🧴 New FMCG manufacturing units

• 🧬 Genomic research collaborations and cancer diagnostics

• 🏅 Olympic Training Centres across all 8 northeastern states

🧩 Impact in Numbers

• 2.5 million+ direct and indirect jobs

• 5 million+ existing Jio 5G subscribers in the region, with plans to double by end of 2025

• Infrastructure touching the lives of 45 million people across Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura

🏥 Revolutionizing Healthcare

Reliance Foundation has launched a 150-bed comprehensive cancer hospital in Manipur and is collaborating with Mizoram University on breast cancer research using genomic data. Furthermore, an Advanced Molecular Diagnostics and Research Lab in Guwahati is now one of the largest genome sequencing centers in India.

🧠 AI & Education

Jio’s new priority is to bring Artificial Intelligence to every school, hospital, enterprise, and home in the Northeast. This aligns with Reliance’s larger vision of democratizing access to technology and education through next-gen connectivity.

🌾 Boosting Local Economies

Reliance Retail will significantly scale up the procurement of staples, fruits, and vegetables, giving a direct boost to farmer incomes. Local artisans will also benefit from the conglomerate’s plan to promote the region’s rich cultural craftsmanship through its product lines.

🏅 Investing in Olympic Dreams

Mukesh Ambani also pledged to establish Olympic Training Centres in all eight states. These will nurture sporting talent in the region, historically known for its excellence in disciplines like boxing, archery, and athletics.

🗣️ Mukesh Ambani’s Vision

“The North-East is a treasure-house of world-class talent. Reliance’s vision is to unlock this potential through sustainable investments in technology, health, agriculture, and youth empowerment,” said Mukesh Ambani.

📌 Conclusion

This massive ₹75,000 crore investment is more than a corporate expansion—it’s a strategic vision to integrate Northeast India into the national growth narrative. With its multi-sector impact, Reliance is set to catalyze a new era of economic empowerment and digital inclusion in one of India’s most vibrant yet under-invested regions.