Mukesh Ambani unveils draft Reliance AI manifesto

Reliance Industries Limited chairman Mukesh Ambani unveiled a draft of the Reliance artificial intelligence (AI) manifesto. Mukesh Ambani emphasized on affordable AI for every Indian, to transform every aspect of the economy and life in India, describing it as Reliance’s core resolve, or sankalp. The draft manifesto is divided into two parts. The first focuses on transforming Reliance’s internal ways of working through AI, while the second outlines how the company’s businesses and philanthropic initiatives can help drive India’s broader AI transformation.

Artificial intelligence is the most consequential technological development in human history, said Mukesh Ambani.

“The world has so far seen only the tip of the iceberg of its possibilities, but is already in awe of it. Along with other breakthrough technologies, AI has the power which, if wisely used, can solve many of the most complex problems facing humankind,” he said in a detailed messaged addressed to employees.

Mukesh Ambani said Reliance Industries Limited has embarked on a path to transform itself into an “AI-native deep-tech company with advanced manufacturing capabilities,” building on its role in leading India’s digital revolution.

Employees were invited to critique and enrich the draft manifesto with ideas.

In Part I of the manifesto, Reliance outlines plans to redesign how work is done across the organisation using AI and agentic systems. The emphasis, Ambani said, is on removing friction, reducing repetitive manual effort, improving decision-making and raising overall standards -- while remaining safe, compliant and trusted.

The company proposes a simple operating rhythm built around four pillars: outcomes, workflows, platforms and governance. Work will be organised around clearly defined outcomes such as customer experience, safety, speed, quality, cost, compliance and growth. “We define outcomes clearly, measure and monitor them consistently, and make progress visible,” he said.

Part II of the manifesto looks beyond Reliance’s internal transformation to its role in enabling India’s AI journey. The Reliance chairman has invited suggestions on how Reliance’s businesses -- from Jio’s 500-million-strong subscriber base and Reliance Retail’s nationwide footprint to its energy, life sciences, financial services, media and entertainment arms -- can be leveraged to expand AI access and impact.

Ambani highlighted the role of Reliance Foundation, asking how AI could further enhance its work in healthcare, education, rural transformation, disaster mitigation, culture and conservation, while reflecting the group’s “We Care” philosophy through the development of “caring AI systems.”