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Gujarat Emerges as Hub for Meta’s AI Expansion Plans
Facebook parent Meta has announced plans to establish its first AI-enabled data centre in India through a partnership with Reliance Industries. The 168-megawatt facility in Jamnagar, Gujarat, marks a major investment in India’s rapidly expanding digital economy and AI ecosystem.
In a landmark development for India’s digital and artificial intelligence ecosystem, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced that it will establish its first AI-enabled data centre in India.
The project will be developed in partnership with Reliance Industries Limited, with the facility set to come up in Jamnagar.
According to the agreement, Reliance Industries will build the data centre with an initial capacity of 168 megawatts, which Meta will lease to support its expanding global artificial intelligence operations. The arrangement also includes provisions for future expansion as demand for computing infrastructure grows.
The proposed facility represents Meta’s first dedicated AI-focused data centre investment in India and highlights the country’s growing importance in the global technology landscape.
In an official statement, Meta said:
“India’s massive user base and fast-growing digital economy make it an ideal place to invest.”
The company added that the world-class facility in Jamnagar would help it scale its AI infrastructure globally while reinforcing its long-term commitment to India’s economic growth and technological advancement.
The data centre is expected to bring advanced computing capabilities closer to Indian users, enabling Meta to improve the performance of its products and accelerate the deployment of AI-powered services across its platforms.
India remains one of Meta’s largest markets, with hundreds of millions of users across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The investment reflects the increasing role of India as a strategic destination for technology companies seeking to expand their AI and cloud infrastructure footprints.
The partnership also marks another significant step in Reliance Industries’ efforts to strengthen its presence in digital infrastructure and emerging technologies.
Industry experts believe the project could have far-reaching implications for India’s digital economy by boosting investments in high-performance computing, creating employment opportunities, encouraging technology transfer, and supporting the country’s ambitions of becoming a global hub for innovation and artificial intelligence.
As AI adoption accelerates worldwide, the establishment of Meta’s first AI-enabled data centre in India underscores the country’s emergence as a critical player in the next phase of global technological transformation.