Reliance Industries Commits ₹75,000 Crore Investment in North-East India

In a landmark address at the Rising NorthEast Investors Summit 2025, Shri Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, unveiled a transformative roadmap for North-East India. With a bold commitment of over ₹75,000 crore in investments over the next five years, Reliance aims to catalyze growth across sectors including digital connectivity, agriculture, green energy, retail, healthcare, and sports.

The Rising NorthEast Investors Summit 2025 stands as a beacon of collaborative development, and Reliance’s strategic commitments showcase a compelling model of private-sector participation in regional empowerment. With focused investments and an inclusive vision, North-East India is poised to become a dynamic economic and innovation corridor of the future.

Saluting Visionary Leadership

Mr. Ambani opened his speech by applauding Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for the resounding success of Operation Sindoor, praising the armed forces' unmatched bravery and the Prime Minister’s leadership. He also extended appreciation to Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia for creating a powerful platform to attract investments into the eight North-Eastern states, often celebrated as “Ashta Lakshmi”, symbolizing prosperity.

"The North-East is not just rising — to my mind, it is roaring," said Ambani, expressing optimism for the region to replicate the economic miracles of Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Six Major Commitments by Reliance for North-East Development

In a historic declaration, Mukesh Ambani made six key commitments to the Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura, promising sustainable growth and inclusive development:

1. Investment Boost & Job Creation

• ₹75,000 crore to be invested in the next five years, doubling the ₹30,000 crore already invested in the past 40 years.

• The initiative aims to generate 2.5 million direct and indirect employment opportunities across the region.

2. Digital Transformation Through Jio

• Jio already covers 90% of the population with over 5 million 5G subscribers.

• The subscriber base is set to double within a year.

• Jio will prioritize bringing AI-powered solutions to schools, hospitals, and enterprises, transforming education and healthcare delivery.

3. Retail and Agriculture Empowerment

• Reliance Retail will scale up procurement of staples, fruits, and vegetables, uplifting local farmers' incomes.

• The company will set up FMCG factories and promote local artisan economies, preserving cultural heritage while driving growth.

4. Renewable Energy and Waste-to-Wealth Projects

• Reliance will boost solar energy generation and establish 350 Compressed Biogas (CBG) plants.

• This aligns with the Prime Minister's vision of converting “Waste into Wealth”, by reclaiming wastelands.

5. World-Class Cancer and Genomic Research

• Launch of a 150-bed cancer hospital in Manipur.

• Partnership with Mizoram University for genomic breast cancer research.

• Establishment of a cutting-edge Advanced Molecular Diagnostics and Research Lab in Guwahati, one of the largest genome sequencing hubs in the country.

6. Sports Talent Nurturing

• Reliance Foundation will collaborate with all eight states to establish Olympic Training Centres.

• The goal: develop the North-East into a national and global sports powerhouse.

“From Margins to Mainstream”: A New Era for the North-East

In his closing remarks, Mr. Ambani paid tribute to PM Modi’s unwavering commitment to integrating the North-East into India’s mainstream development narrative.

“You have brought the North-East from the periphery to the centre of India’s Developmental Map… We in industry will work with all Chief Ministers to make the North-East an inspiring model for the world,” he stated.