Reliance, Adani Announce Major Investment Plans for North East at Rising Northeast Summit 2025
At the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025 held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, two of India’s largest conglomerates—Reliance Industries and the Adani Group—announced substantial investments in the North Eastern region, reaffirming their commitment to its transformation into an economic powerhouse.
Reliance Industries: A Vision for Prosperity and Innovation
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani unveiled a strategic roadmap for the region, pledging an investment of ₹75,000 crore. This commitment builds on the company’s existing ₹30,000 crore investments over the past four decades, signalling a significant scale-up in its presence.
🚨 Mukesh Ambani pledges Rs 75,000 crore for North-East, sees ‘Singapore-like success.’
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Ambani expressed strong optimism for the future of the North East, stating, “In the near future, I can see these regions replicating the success of neighbouring countries like Singapore.” His vision encompasses six core pillars, aimed at transforming the lives of the region’s 45 million residents and generating over 2.5 million jobs—both direct and indirect.
At the #RisingNortheastInvestorsSummit 2025, Mukesh Ambani pledged to double Reliance’s investments in the region to ₹75,000 crore, highlighting initiatives in digital connectivity, green energy, healthcare, retail, and sports to drive inclusive and sustainable growth across all… pic.twitter.com/ThfiRJD0ym
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Reliance Jio’s digital footprint already covers 90% of the population, with 5 million 5G subscribers. Ambani announced plans to double this number within a year. The company also aims to leverage Artificial Intelligence across educational institutions, healthcare systems, businesses, and households. “When talent meets technology and competence meets connectivity, our Northeast will surge ahead,” he asserted.
On the retail front, Reliance plans to strengthen its procurement network for food, vegetables, and agricultural products—directly benefiting local farmers. The company will also invest in FMCG manufacturing and artisanal crafts, promoting regional self-reliance.
In clean energy, Reliance is set to expand solar capacity and develop 350 integrated compressed biogas (CBG) plants, turning fallow land into productive assets.
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Healthcare remains a top priority through the Reliance Foundation. A 150-bed specialized cancer hospital will be established in Manipur, supported by research collaborations with Mizoram University on breast cancer genomics. Additionally, a molecular diagnostics and genome sequencing facility has been set up in Guwahati, aiming to position the region as a national hub for advanced healthcare and medical research.
Adani Group: Driving Infrastructure and Connectivity
Echoing a similar commitment, Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announced a fresh investment of ₹50,000 crore over the next ten years. He emphasized the North East’s potential as a land of resilience and opportunity, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership for spotlighting the region on the national investment map.
“Prime Minister, when you say ‘Act East, Act Fast, Act First’, you gave the Northeast a wake-up call,” said Adani. “Behind this rise is the vision of one leader who recognised no borders, only beginnings.”
The Adani Group’s investment will target infrastructure development, logistics, energy generation, and digital connectivity—key drivers for long-term regional integration and growth.
Strategic Alignment with Act East Policy
Both investment pledges are in alignment with the Government of India’s Act East Policy, which seeks to develop the Northeast as a strategic corridor connecting India with Southeast Asia. These announcements not only reflect investor confidence but also underscore the region’s growing prominence in India’s economic landscape.
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