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₹10 trillion over 7 years: Reliance Industries makes bold bet on AI

Mukesh Ambani says the investment will build India's sovereign compute capacity, expand data centres, green power and edge infrastructure to make AI affordable and ubiquitous

₹10 trillion over 7 years: Reliance Industries makes bold bet on AI
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 11:25 PM IST

Reliance to invest ₹10 trn in 7 years to reduce intelligence cost

Reliance chairman Mukesh Ambani says Jio and Reliance will invest ₹10 trillion over seven years to lower the cost of intelligence and build India's sovereign compute capacity

Reliance to invest ₹10 trn in 7 years to reduce intelligence cost
Updated On : 19 Feb 2026 | 12:40 PM IST

Jio Financial Services names Sandeep Khetan Group chief risk officer

Jio Financial Services has named Sandeep Khetan as its new Group Chief Risk Officer, replacing S Anantharaman, who has resigned and will step down from the role on March 20

Jio Financial Services names Sandeep Khetan Group chief risk officer
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 6:52 PM IST

AI powering next phase of digital infrastructure: Reliance Jio official

The convergence of connectivity and compute will reshape how citizens, enterprises and governments interact in India, with artificial intelligence poised to amplify the country's already robust digital public infrastructure, a top executive at Reliance Jio said on Tuesday. Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, Shyam Prabhakar Mardikar - CTO, Mobility, at Reliance Jio, said India stands nearly a decade ahead of many developed economies in building population-scale digital platforms from digital payments and online banking to Aadhaar-based identity systems and paperless air travel through Digi Yatra. "India's digital infrastructure is already a humongous success story," Mardikar said at the five-day summit, which began on Monday. "Now imagine putting intelligence on top of it, making it aware, inclusive and accessible to the last citizen in the last village," he added. He said putting AI into existing nationwide digital rails could expand the government's reach and improve decision-makin

AI powering next phase of digital infrastructure: Reliance Jio official
Updated On : 17 Feb 2026 | 2:45 PM IST

Telcos seek higher int'l termination charges amid growing AI-led scams

Say it will ensure an ecosystem that prioritises consumer protection

Telcos seek higher int'l termination charges amid growing AI-led scams
Updated On : 11 Feb 2026 | 6:30 AM IST

Reliance's Jio Studios buys 50% stake in award winning Sikhya Entertainment

The ₹150 crore deal brings together Jio Studios and Sikhya Entertainment to scale Indian film content for global markets

Reliance's Jio Studios buys 50% stake in award winning Sikhya Entertainment
Updated On : 03 Feb 2026 | 11:21 AM IST

Next round of tariff hikes likely after Jio IPO; analysts expect 15% rise

Delay in hikes due to organic increase in market leader Jio's ARPU

Next round of tariff hikes likely after Jio IPO; analysts expect 15% rise
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

Jio listing, retail growth key near-term triggers for Reliance industries

Drag on consolidated performance by retail in Q3 was offset to an extent by O2C, telecom

Jio listing, retail growth key near-term triggers for Reliance industries
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Jio Platforms Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 11.2% to ₹7,629 crore

Jio AirFiber becomes first FWA service globally to surpass 10 mn users

Jio Platforms Q3FY26 results: Net profit rises 11.2% to ₹7,629 crore
Updated On : 16 Jan 2026 | 11:26 PM IST

Telcos push I&B ministry for fresh D2M tech assessment: What they want

Indian telcos have urged the I&B Ministry to restart the technical evaluation of direct-to-mobile technology, calling for broader standards-setting and consultation involving all stakeholders

Telcos push I&B ministry for fresh D2M tech assessment: What they want
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Retail segment likely to weigh on RIL's Q3 show even as Jio, O2C shine

RIL's Q3FY26 earnings may be a mixed bag, with weakness in the retail business likely to offset strong performance in Jio and refining-led gains in the O2C segment

Retail segment likely to weigh on RIL's Q3 show even as Jio, O2C shine
Updated On : 15 Jan 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

NHAI, Reliance Jio launch trials for real-time cattle alerts on highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Wednesday said it has launched a pilot project in two NH corridors for real-time stray cattle safety alert on National Highways to reduce accidents caused by sudden cattle movement. State-owned NHAI, in a statement, said the pilot project is being implemented on the Jaipur-Agra and Jaipur-Rewari NH corridors. As part of this initiative, Reliance Jio has upgraded its platform to enable nationwide delivery of these real-time stray cattle safety alerts. Last month, NHAI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Reliance Jio to introduce a telecom-based safety alert system across the National Highway network. The initiative aims to reduce accidents caused by sudden cattle movement on the National Highways, particularly during fog and low-visibility conditions. "Under the pilot project, location-based alerts will be triggered for the National Highway commuters, providing advance warnings approximately 10 km before identified ...

NHAI, Reliance Jio launch trials for real-time cattle alerts on highways
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 8:20 PM IST

Vodafone Idea's chance to dial stability may reshape India's telecom market

Debt-laden Vodafone Idea has been given a chance to turn itself around. This is also crucial for the government, which wants to avoid a duopoly in the telecom sector

Vodafone Idea's chance to dial stability may reshape India's telecom market
Updated On : 11 Jan 2026 | 10:40 PM IST

Reliance Jio to sell 2.5% stake in IPO, aims to raise $4.5 billion

Reliance Jio Platforms plans to sell a 2.5 per cent stake in an IPO this year, potentially raising $4.5 billion, which would make it India's largest-ever public offering

Reliance Jio to sell 2.5% stake in IPO, aims to raise $4.5 billion
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 4:39 PM IST

Reliance Jio considering 2.5% public offering in 2026 IPO: Report

The company, led by Mukesh Ambani, is the parent of India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio - with more than 500 million users

Reliance Jio considering 2.5% public offering in 2026 IPO: Report
Updated On : 09 Jan 2026 | 4:20 PM IST

Upside in revenues and ARPUs expected in Q3FY26 for telcos: Brokerages

Telecom revenues seen rising up to 2.6% in Q3FY26, led by Jio and Airtel, while Vodafone Idea lags amid subscriber losses and modest ARPU gains

Upside in revenues and ARPUs expected in Q3FY26 for telcos: Brokerages
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 8:15 PM IST

Telecom industry wants another technology evaluation of D2M broadcasting

Telecom players have claimed that D2M broadcasting has direct implications for spectrum bands identified for existing and future 5G use

Telecom industry wants another technology evaluation of D2M broadcasting
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 10:15 PM IST

JM Financial expects steady ARPU growth for telcos in Q3; Jio, Airtel lead

JM Financial has maintained its 'Buy' rating on Bharti Airtel, Bharti Hexacom and Tata Communications

JM Financial expects steady ARPU growth for telcos in Q3; Jio, Airtel lead
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

HN Reliance Foundation Hospital launches tele-robotic surgery programme

HN Reliance Foundation Hospital has launched a tele-robotic surgery programme, allowing Mumbai surgeons to remotely perform, guide robotic procedures at a Jamnagar partner centre using Jio's network

HN Reliance Foundation Hospital launches tele-robotic surgery programme
Updated On : 23 Dec 2025 | 8:28 PM IST

India tops global active users for AI apps; telcos to monetise: BofA report

BofA said India leads the world in daily and monthly active users for AI apps, giving Jio and Airtel scope to lift data usage, ARPUs and upsell personalised offerings through bundles

India tops global active users for AI apps; telcos to monetise: BofA report
Updated On : 17 Dec 2025 | 11:58 PM IST