At the Rising Northeast Investors Summit on Friday, Reliance Industries and the Adani Group announced transformative investments totalling ₹1.25 trillion, aimed at reshaping the region’s infrastructure, employment landscape, and energy ecosystem.
Reliance to Invest ₹75,000 Crore Over Five Years
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani revealed plans to invest ₹75,000 crore in the Northeast over the next five years. This investment is projected to create over 2.5 million direct and indirect jobs.
“In addition to creating over 2.5 million employment opportunities, we aspire to touch the lives of most of our 45 million sisters and brothers in the Northeast,” Ambani said.
The investment will focus on:
Expanding Reliance Retail’s sourcing from the region
Advancing solar energy projects
Doubling Reliance Jio’s 5G user base, currently at 5 million
Expanding AI access across schools, hospitals, homes, and businesses
“Jio has already covered 90% of the population with over five million 5G subscribers. We aim to double that this year and deliver the power of Artificial Intelligence to every household and institution,” Ambani added.
Focus on Genomics and Olympic Training
Ambani also spoke about Reliance’s initiatives in healthcare and education, including:
A genomics research collaboration with Mizoram University on breast cancer
A molecular diagnostic lab in Guwahati, said to have India’s largest genome sequencing capacity
The Reliance Foundation will also collaborate with all eight Northeastern states to establish Olympic Training Centres, fostering sports infrastructure and talent development.
Adani Group Pledges Additional ₹50,000 Crore
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced a fresh ₹50,000 crore investment for the Northeast over the next 10 years—on top of an earlier ₹50,000 crore pledge made in Assam just three months ago.
“Humbled and inspired by PM Modi’s leadership, I announce an additional ₹50,000 crore investment across the Northeast,” Adani said.
Key sectors for Adani’s investment:
Green energy and hydropower
Power transmission, roads, and smart meters
Digital infrastructure and logistics
Vocational training and capacity-building
“More than infrastructure, we will invest in people,” Adani noted. “Every initiative will prioritise local jobs, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth. That’s the spirit of Viksit Bharat 2047.”
Adani called the Northeast “a story rooted in diversity, resilience, and untapped potential,” describing it as a symbol of India’s cultural pride and strategic significance.
