Published on November 20, 2024
In AI Trends

What Does the NVIDIA-Reliance Relationship Mean for India?

"India will be one of the biggest intelligence markets and it is not only our aspirations but also the raw gene pool and the raw gene power that exists in India," said Reliance chief Mukesh Ambani.

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By Vandana Nair

A recent fireside chat between Reliance chief Mukesh Ambani and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang during the NVIDIA AI Summit held in Mumbai created a lot of buzz in the Indian tech ecosystem. Mohandas Pai, chairman of Aarin Capital and former Infosys executive, believes that Reliance’s entry into India’s cloud industry is set to drive competition, lower costs, and boost data localisation. During an interaction with AIM, Pai revealed that India currently has around 950 megawatts of cloud capacity, which is expected to grow to approximately 3,000 to 4,000 megawatts over the next three to five years. Achieving this expansion would require an investment of ₹50,000-₹60,000 crore. With initiatives such as free data for Jio subscribers, Reliance is strengthening its position while

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Vandana Nair

As a rare blend of engineering, MBA, and journalism degree, Vandana Nair brings a unique combination of technical know-how, business acumen, and storytelling skills to the table. Her insatiable curiosity for all things startups, businesses, and AI technologies ensures that there's always a fresh and insightful perspective to her reporting. She now hosts her tech segment 'Point Break' on AIM Tv.