Reliance, owned by Mukesh Ambani, and Nvidia, a leading U.S.-based company in AI computing, have announced a joint effort to develop AI infrastructure in India. The announcement was made by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang during a conversation with Mukesh Ambani at the Nvidia AI Summit 2024 on Thursday.
On October 24th, Nvidia and Reliance Industries announced a landmark collaboration to establish state-of-the-art AI infrastructure in India. This initiative aims to bolster India’s digital ecosystem and position it as a global technology leader. Nvidia, a pioneer in GPU and AI technologies, will provide cutting-edge solutions integrated with Reliance’s vast data centers and digital services to deliver advanced computing power for AI applications.
Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, emphasized the strategic importance of this venture, noting that it will support various sectors from telecommunications to renewable energy, catalyzing economic growth. Nvidia’s robust AI hardware and expertise will empower developers, researchers, and startups, creating a robust framework for building scalable AI solutions.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang expressed excitement over this partnership, highlighting how this infrastructure will democratize AI access in India, fostering innovative projects across industries, such as healthcare, education, and public services. The collaboration is expected to generate opportunities for skill development and employment in technology.
This joint initiative signals a pivotal step toward making India a hub for AI-driven development and digital expansion, aligning with the government’s vision for a digitally empowered society. The AI infrastructure could fuel emerging technologies like generative AI, benefiting millions through enhanced automation and intelligent tools.
As the project moves forward, both companies are committed to integrating AI responsibly and securely, ensuring data privacy and maintaining India’s technological sovereignty.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA Corporation is a global leader in graphics processing technology, originally founded in 1993 by Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem. Based in Santa Clara, California, NVIDIA first gained attention for pioneering graphics processing units (GPUs) primarily used in gaming and visual computing. Its GeForce GPU lineup, launched in 1999, revolutionized high-quality, real-time graphics and remains a cornerstone of the gaming industry.
Over the years, NVIDIA has expanded beyond gaming to become a major player in artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and high-performance computing. Its GPUs are now widely used in AI applications, such as deep learning and neural networks, providing the massive computational power required for tasks like natural language processing, autonomous driving, and scientific research. NVIDIA’s CUDA platform enables developers to leverage GPUs for various AI and machine learning applications, further establishing NVIDIA as a leader in the AI industry.
In addition to hardware, NVIDIA has developed software platforms like NVIDIA DGX for AI and data science, and the Omniverse platform for 3D simulation and collaboration. These technologies are used in fields as diverse as healthcare, automotive, and finance.