Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited, has made a significant announcement at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 in New Delhi. He revealed plans for a massive Rs 75,000 crore investment in Northeast India over the next five years, with the goal of creating 2.5 million jobs in the region.
This investment represents a substantial increase in Reliance’s current commitments to the Northeast, with the company having already invested around Rs 30,000 crore in the area over the past four decades. Ambani emphasized the importance of fulfilling the economic potential of a region that boasts the fastest rate of growth and the youngest population in India.
The ambitious expansion plan includes a wide range of initiatives aimed at boosting the economy and improving livelihoods in the northeastern states. Reliance’s telecom arm, Jio, will focus on expanding its coverage and subscriber base in the region, while also integrating artificial intelligence technology into various sectors.
Reliance Retail will increase procurement from local farmers to support agricultural incomes, and the company plans to establish manufacturing facilities for consumer goods in the region. Additionally, the conglomerate will invest in renewable energy projects, including solar power generation and Compressed Biogas plants to convert wasteland into productive assets.
Healthcare is another key focus area for Reliance in the Northeast. The company has already set up a cancer hospital in Manipur and a research lab in Guwahati, with plans to collaborate on breast cancer research with Mizoram University. Reliance Foundation will also establish Olympic Training Centres in all eight states to nurture sporting talent.
Ambani praised the success of Operation Sindoor and commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to bring the Northeast to the forefront of India’s development agenda. He highlighted the region’s potential for economic growth, drawing comparisons to the transformations seen in countries like Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
The Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 is part of the government’s strategy to integrate the region more closely with India’s economic mainstream. With Reliance’s substantial investment and commitment to creating jobs and driving growth in the Northeast, the region is poised to undergo a significant transformation in the coming years.
