Kolkata: Reliance Industries plans to invest Rs 50,000 crore in West Bengal by 2030, focusing on digital infrastructure, retail expansion, and renewable energy. Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced this commitment at the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) 2025, emphasizing the company’s long-term growth strategy in the state.
Expansion in Digital Infrastructure
Reliance Jio aims to strengthen West Bengal’s digital ecosystem. Ambani announced that Kolkata’s data center has been upgraded to an AI-ready facility, expected to be operational within nine months. The state’s first cable landing station in Digha will be commissioned early next year, improving internet connectivity. Jio’s 5G network now covers 100% of West Bengal’s population, a move expected to attract talent from the Bengali diaspora.
Retail Growth and Support for Small Businesses
Reliance Retail plans to expand its presence in the state by increasing the number of stores from 1,300 to 1,700 within three years. The company will also expand its warehouse network to support supply chain efficiency. Through its New Commerce initiative, Reliance aims to integrate local kirana stores with modern retail, enhancing their operational capabilities.
Boosting Bengal’s Artisan Economy
Reliance’s “Swadesh” initiative will promote traditional Bengali products such as Jamdani and Taant sarees in domestic and global markets, including London, New York, and Paris. The company will also collaborate with regional food brands to expand their reach beyond West Bengal.
Renewable Energy Push
Reliance’s New Energy initiative will contribute to West Bengal’s renewable energy sector. Ambani emphasized plans to support the state’s green economy with “Solar Bangla for Sonar Bangla,” with operations expected to begin by the end of 2025.
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