Mukesh Ambani's Bold Leap: Pioneering India's Digital Future with Jio

Mukesh Ambani reveals that the biggest risk he took was investing in Jio, despite skepticism over India's digital readiness. Highlighting Reliance's transformative vision, Ambani discusses future advancements in deep-tech manufacturing and AI, emphasizing their philanthropic approach to nation-building inspired by his father's vision.

Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, shared that investing in telecom giant Jio was the greatest risk he undertook, amid doubts about India's digital infrastructure readiness. Despite analyst skepticism, Reliance's investment was viewed as a philanthropic step towards India's digital transformation.

Ambani expressed that even if financial returns were not achieved, the effort would remain a significant philanthropic gesture by digitizing and transforming India. The telecom venture began with personal capital, marking Reliance's most daring venture to date.

The company's transformation continues as it moves into advanced manufacturing and deep-tech, with a focus on addressing societal challenges and nation-building. Ambani highlighted Reliance's strategy to engage in profound technological sectors while following the inspiring vision of his father, Dhirubhai Ambani.

(With inputs from agencies.)