Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has unveiled a bold new vision for the conglomerate, declaring its transformation into a deep-tech and advanced manufacturing powerhouse. Speaking in an exclusive interview for McKinsey & Company’s Leading Asia series, Ambani emphasized that Reliance is no longer just a user of technology—it is now a net producer of innovation.
From Telecom to Tech Trailblazer
Ambani traced Reliance’s deep-tech journey back to its 2021 launch of 5G, where the company built 80% of the technology stack in-house, including core infrastructure, hardware, and software. “We built everything ourselves, end to end,” he said, noting that this self-reliance has given Reliance a unique edge in offering next-gen services.
AI with Purpose, Not Hype
Rejecting the global GPU arms race, Ambani said Reliance is focused on “downstream” AI development—building real-world applications that solve complex societal problems. “Our big purpose is to create wealth for the nation and the people,” he stated, adding that this mission-driven approach is attracting top AI talent.
Green Energy and Advanced Manufacturing
Reliance is also investing heavily in green energy ecosystems, including solar, hydrogen, and battery technologies. Ambani revealed that the company is building one of the world’s largest clean energy manufacturing hubs, aligning with its long-term vision of sustainability and national service.
R&D and Patent Power
In FY24 alone, Reliance spent over ₹3,643 crore on R&D and filed 2,555 patents, primarily in AI, green energy, and high-value chemicals. The company now employs more than 1,000 scientists and researchers across its innovation verticals.
Looking Ahead
Ambani envisions Reliance joining the Top 30 global companies in the near future, driven by its strategic pivot to deep-tech and advanced manufacturing. “Our future is far brighter than our past,” he said, reaffirming Reliance’s commitment to building businesses that serve India for the next 100 years.
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