Reliance launches new enterprise AI joint venture with Meta

A landmark step in India’s AI ecosystem

On 24 October 2025, Reliance Intelligence Limited (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited) formally incorporated Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL) in India. A subscription of 20 lakh equity shares of ₹10 each (i.e., ₹2 crore) marks the initial investment in the venture.
Under an amended and restated joint venture agreement with Facebook Overseas, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Meta Platforms, Inc.), REIL will carry out development, marketing and distribution of enterprise-grade artificial intelligence services.

Ownership structure and funding commitment

In accordance with the JV agreement, Reliance Intelligence will retain 70 % of REIL, while Facebook will hold the remaining 30 %. The companies have jointly committed an initial investment of approximately ₹855 crore (≈ USD 100 million) towards building the venture. The Sunday Guardian+2The Tribune+2

Strategic rationale: enterprise AI for Indian business

The partnership aligns with India’s heightened focus on generative and enterprise AI solutions. Earlier announcements revealed that Reliance and Meta plan to build large-scale AI infrastructure and leverage Meta’s open-source Llama models for business use cases in India.
Through REIL, Reliance intends to combine its extensive business network and channel presence with Meta’s AI tech stack to serve Indian enterprises — particularly small and medium businesses seeking AI deployment.

What this means for the market

• For Indian enterprises: The venture promises broader access to advanced AI tools, potentially accelerating digital transformation beyond tech-savvy firms.
• For Reliance: The move deepens its transformation into a “deep-tech” conglomerate beyond telecom and retail.
• For Meta: The 30 % stake gives Meta a stronger partner and footprint in the Indian enterprise AI market — combining local distribution strengths with its global AI research investments.
• For the AI ecosystem: The size of investment (~₹855 crore) and the 70:30 structure signal serious commitment, and may prompt competitors to scale up comparable ventures.

Key takeaways

• Date of incorporation: 24 October 2025, via Reliance Intelligence.
• Ownership: 70 % Reliance Intelligence / 30 % Facebook.
• Initial capital: ₹2 crore subscription; broader investment commitment ~₹855 crore.
• Purpose: Develop, market & distribute enterprise AI services in India.
• Regulatory status: No external approvals needed; corporate disclosure made on 25 October 2025.

Looking ahead

The success of REIL will depend on how effectively it can:

• Translate Meta’s AI models into Indian language and region-specific business applications.
• Leverage Reliance’s retail, telecom and enterprise channels to scale adoption.
• Ensure data-localisation, security and regulatory compliance — increasingly critical in India’s digital policy environment.
  As enterprises begin evaluating AI spend, timing will matter: early movers via this venture could gain competitive edge, but execution risk remains high.