Mukesh Ambani presenting Reliance’s deep-tech and advanced manufacturing vision.
Mukesh Ambani’s vision of transforming Reliance Industries into a “deep-tech and advanced manufacturing company” marks a significant shift in India’s industrial landscape It is not just a strategic shift but an ambitious step towards making India a global tech power The vision focuses on moving beyond Reliance’s traditional oil-to-chemicals (O2C) and retail business to enter high-tech and innovative areas Deep-tech and advanced manufacturing Mukesh Ambani’s vision Recently, Mukesh Ambani clearly stated that Reliance’s future lies in a deep-tech and advanced manufacturing company.
Building India’s 5G Future with In-House Technology
The announcement follows his huge investment in Jio, which he described as the “biggest risk of his life” but which played a key role in India’s digital transformation. Jio’s success has convinced him that India can become globally competitive through indigenous innovation and manufacturing. Some key pillars lie at the heart of this vision: Indigenous innovation and self-reliance, and self-reliance in 5G technology. Ambani emphasized that Reliance has developed the entire system, including its core, hardware, and software, in-house while launching 5G in 2021. He stated that Reliance built 80% of the system in-house while only taking 20% assistance from Ericsson and Nokia to ensure that their own team does not become overconfident and continues to learn from external experts. This self-reliance strengthens India’s “Make in India” campaign and enhances the country’s capability in future technologies
Investing heavily in research and development (R&D) Reliance is now focusing on deep-tech solutions in its laboratories and research centers. This includes cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning (ML) Internet of Things (IoT) Robotics, Blockchain and Quantum Computing. The company aims to not only adopt these technologies but also develop and commercialize them
Expansion of advanced manufacturing
Revolution in New EnergyReliance’s biggest focus is in the new energy sector. The company has already invested heavily in the Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat, aimed at making India a hub for green energy generation and export. Solar Energy Reliance has commissioned a 1 GW capacity Heterojunction (HJT) solar module manufacturing plant. The company plans to develop solar power generation capacity of up to 30 GW by 2026 They claim that their solar module cost will be significantly lower than imported alternatives making solar power more accessible in India.
First CBG Plant in Barabanki, 100 More Planned
The battery manufacturing company is focusing on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology and is working on prismatic cells to make larger batteries They aim to start battery pack manufacturing and then cell manufacturing by 2026 Reliance plans to develop 30 GW of battery manufacturing capacity which will include the entire value chain from battery materials to cells and packs Green Hydrogen. Reliance is also investing heavily in green hydrogen production They aim to generate 100 GW of renewable energy by 2030 a large portion of which will be used in the production of green hydrogen Compressed Biogas (CBG).
it has set up its first Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant in Barabanki Uttar Pradesh and plans to set up 100 more plants in the next five years It will be made from stubble and organic waste Will produce fuel using waste which will reduce air pollution and produce organic manure Entry into Defence Manufacturing. Reliance Defence (led by Anil Ambani but the group has a broader vision) is also expanding its presence in defence manufacturing in collaboration with international companies like Diehl Defence. This includes the production of cutting-edge defence technologies such as Guided Munitions and Terminally Guided Munitions (TGM) The construction of the Falcon Jet Assembly Centre in Nagpur in collaboration with Dassault is a major step in aerospace manufacturing under ‘Make in India’
The next phase of digital transformation
Expansion of Jio Jio is not just a telecom company it is the backbone of Reliance’s deep-tech vision Jio’s vast data reach and digital infrastructure will help Reliance accelerate AI IoT and other digital services. AI and cloud services. Reliance is strengthening its AI and cloud capabilities It aims to not only optimize its internal operations but also provide new AI-powered services for businesses and consumers Development of digital commerce Reliance Retail. which is now merging its luxury and premium goods selling company Reliance Brands will also play a key role in digital commerce It aims to improve customer experience and streamline logistics using advanced technologies.
Strengthening India’s position in the global supply chain
Mukesh Ambani’s vision is not just for India but to make India a major player in the global supply chain Self-reliance in deep-tech and advanced manufacturing will enable India to strengthen its hold in the export market and reduce foreign dependency. For example, indigenous production of solar modules and batteries will help India to develop energy sectors.
