Reliance Investment in West Bengal: Mukesh Ambani’s Vision
Ambani announced that his company will double reliance investments in West Bengal by 2030
Reliance Industries was going to ramp up investment in West Bengal to ₹1 lakh crore. Mukesh Ambani identified that by the end of the decade. He praised the guidance of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and referred to Bengal as some sort of rising power in India’s economy. This was done at the eighth Bengal Global Business Summit 2025.
Increment in investments: Reliance has ramped up its investment in Bengal from ₹2000 crore in the year 2016 to more than ₹50,000 crore in the past decade.
Job generation: Over 1 lakh direct jobs are created by Reliance, thereby helping the economy of Bengal.
Key declarations from Reliance
1.Digital Network & AI-Optimized Data Facility
- Jio began its first commercial activity in Kolkata in 2016. It was with very serious consequences for digital transformation across India.
- A new cable landing station in Digha will be functional from the beginning of next year.
- An AI-optimised Data Center in Kolkata will take a little over nine months to build.
2. Expansion of Reliance Retail
- With over 1300 stores across more than 400 cities in Bengal, Reliance continues its expansionist project.
- Also, next three years will see growth being targeted at bringing stores. It will be from the current figure of 1300 to at least 1700 alongside an increase in warehouse capacity by 2.2 million square feet.
3. Spanning the Arts and Crafts Sector of Bengal
Moreover, with the Swadesh Initiative, Bengal’s Jamdani, Taant, Baluchari, Murshidabad silk sarees, and jute items will be showcased in London, New York City, and Paris.
4. Sustainable Energy and Renewal
Reliance’s New Energy Initiative will begin at the end of 2025 with the intent of making India a Clean Energy leader.
Reliance’s Commitment to Bengal
Furthermore, Mukesh thanked Mamata Banerjee for the inclusion of the Reliance Foundation in the reconstruction of the Kalighat Temple and described her as a “tireless leader,” urging business companies to invest in Bengal, labelling it an area of infinite possibilities.
This significant investment announcement is now one of the most trending news today, influencing Bengal’s economic outlook.
