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Reliance announced a ₹10 trillion investment in artificial intelligence to develop sovereign compute infrastructure across India. The plan includes building multi-gigawatt AI data centres, deploying edge-compute layers integrated with telecom networks, and delivering affordable AI services nationwide. A major facility is under development in Jamnagar, with phased capacity expansion planned. The initiative emphasises reducing dependence on foreign cloud providers and ensuring national data security. Supported by green energy projects, the investment aligns with long-term goals of strategic resilience, digital self-reliance, and scalable AI adoption across industries and government services.