Mukesh Ambani continues to redefine the boundaries of innovation. Beyond his legacy in Oil, Retail, and Telecom, here are five groundbreaking new ventures spearheaded by India’s richest man, tapping into AI, Robotics, Fintech, and Regional Development.
1. Jio Brain – India’s AI Revolution
At the 2024 Reliance AGM, Mukesh Ambani unveiled Jio Brain, a comprehensive artificial intelligence platform poised to transform multiple sectors. Jio Brain leverages Jio’s 5G, edge computing, and mobile-first large language models to offer pre-built AI tools for anomaly detection, predictive forecasting, automation, and app development. Enterprise and consumer-grade features like Jio AI Cloud (offering 100 GB free storage), Jio Vyapar for merchants, and AI-ready data centers in Jamnagar strengthen Reliance’s deep-tech credentials.
2. Addverb's Humanoid Robots
Breaking into robotics, Ambani-backed Addverb Technologies is developing advanced humanoid robots set to launch in 2025. These AI-powered robots—equipped with dual arms, GPU-driven actuators, and visual-language-action (VLA) systems—aim to replace “3D” jobs (dull, dirty, dangerous). Powered by Jio’s 5G and AI services, this foray marks India’s entry into global humanoid robotics.
3. Jio BlackRock – Redefining Asset Management
With fintech in its sights, Jio Financial Services partnered with the global asset manager BlackRock to consider establishing Jio BlackRock Asset Management. Entering into the joint venture, the Jio side considered its expansive reach while BlackRock was acknowledged to bring its know-how in mutual funds and wealth management across India.
4. Bringing Starlink to India
For better broadband connectivity, Jio Platforms and SpaceX successfully entered into a strategic agreement for the provision of Starlink satellite Internet in India. This initiative is meant for the betterment of broadband connectivity in remote and rural areas and stands to give Jio another advantage in connectivity.
5. Mega Investments in Northeast India
During the Rising Northeast Investors Summit of 2025, Mukesh Ambani pledged an investment of ₹75,000 crores for the transformation of northeastern states of India. It envisages rural broadband through Jio, AI-enabled education, health extension with cancer treatment centers, sustainable energy options like solar and biogas and upliftment of farmers and artisans from these areas.
Why These Ventures Matter
Diversification: Ambani is expanding from traditional oil and telecom into futuristic domains like AI, robotics, and finance.
Tech-forward positioning: With Jio Brain and humanoid robotics, Reliance is morphing into a deep-tech leader.
Inclusivity & reach: The Starlink alliance and Northeast investments ensure tech and development reach the hinterland.
Future-proofing: Ambani’s push into asset management (via BlackRock JV) positions Reliance in financial services—key for long-term growth.
With ventures spanning AI, humanoid robots, satellite broadband, finance, and regional upliftment, Mukesh Ambani is shaping India’s future in more ways than one—many of which you might not have heard of.