Mukesh Ambani Pledges ₹75,000 Crore Investment to Transform Northeast India

Mukesh Ambani Commits ₹75,000 Crore to Boost Northeast India's Growth

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: May 24, 2025

Summary: Mukesh Ambani revealed a significant investment of ₹75,000 crore aimed at enhancing infrastructure, healthcare, and digital development in Northeast India.

Mukesh Ambani, the leader of Reliance Industries, plans to invest ₹75,000 crore in Northeast India in the next five years to make the area an economic growth hub. This commitment from Reliance is evident in his statement made at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025.

Ambani has outlined a six-point plan aimed at enhancing local agriculture, digital connectivity, renewable energy, healthcare, and sports facilities in the future. He stressed that Northeast India has the potential to achieve economic success comparable to countries like Singapore.

Key Highlights of the Investment Plan:

Job Creation & Investment Boost: Reliance plans to triple the total of its investment in the Northeast, generating over 2.5 million direct and indirect jobs.

Digital Infrastructure: Ambani stated that Jio 5G now reaches 90% of the region and has over five million users. The company plans to expand its coverage and offer AI-driven solutions to rural schools and healthcare centers.

Support for Farmers & Local Industries: Reliance Retail plans to boost its buying of local food and handicrafts. They will also invest in supply chains and local FMCG manufacturing plants.

Renewable Energy Projects: The plans include extensive solar farms and 350 biogas plants, focusing on sustainable land use and energy production.

Healthcare Projects: In addition to a genome sequencing facility in Guwahati and cancer genomics research at Mizoram University, a 150-bed cancer hospital would be constructed in Manipur.

Sports Development: Olympic Training Centres will be created in all eight northeastern states to develop future athletic talent.

Ambani concluded by saying, “The time has come for the Northeast to take center stage in India’s growth story. With the right investment and intent, this region can become a model of inclusive development.”

The announcement drew praise from policymakers and stakeholders, who view it as a turning point in accelerating the region’s growth and national integration.