Reliance and Meta Join Forces for $100 Million Enterprise AI Push in India

Reliance Industries and Meta have teamed up in a $100 million joint venture to deliver enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI) solutions tailored for Indian businesses and, potentially, global markets. Under the deal, Reliance will hold a 70% stake and Meta the remaining 30%. This partnership leverages Reliance’s massive digital infrastructure and Meta’s open-source Llama AI models to offer powerful, cost-effective AI tools for sectors such as sales, IT, marketing, finance, and customer service.

What makes this move stand out is its strong focus on making advanced AI not just accessible but affordable for Indian enterprises, including small and midsize firms. The JV plans to roll out both an “AI Platform-as-a-Service” (full-stack, customizable enterprise AI environments) and pre-configured vertical solutions, covering everything from workflow automation to analytics. Solutions will be deployable via cloud, on-premises, or Reliance’s own digital backbone, ensuring wide reach and flexibility.

Advised by top global law firms—SAM and Hogan Lovells for Meta, and Cooley for Reliance—the transaction is still subject to regulatory approvals but signals a major step in accelerating India’s leadership in enterprise AI. The deal is expected to close by year-end and reflects both companies’ commitment to scalable, innovative tech for the Indian market.