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Mukesh Ambani Lauds India’s Resilience Under PM Modi
At the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) held on January 11, 2026 in Rajkot, industrialist Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Ltd., delivered a striking address highlighting the resilience of the Indian economy and society under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. The event, attended by top policymakers, business leaders, and global investors, underscored the evolving narrative of India’s growth story amid global uncertainties.
Ambani’s address came against the backdrop of an increasingly volatile global geopolitical environment. With economic slowdowns in major economies and geopolitical tensions creating uncertainty, Ambani spoke of India’s unique position as a nation insulated from external shocks. He attributed this resilience not just to economic fundamentals, but to what he described as the “invincible protective wall called Narendra Modi” — a metaphor that quickly became the focal point of his remarks.
A Defining Decade for India
According to Ambani, India is entering what he called a defining decade — a period that will shape the country’s destiny not just in the short term but for decades to come. “Let the world know that this is India’s defining decade under the Prime Minister’s leadership,” he said, emphasizing that India isn’t just preparing for future challenges, but actively shaping its own future.
He said the geopolitical situation globally is creating challenges “including some unexpected turbulence,” but reiterated that these headwinds “cannot touch or trouble our people” because of the strong leadership and vision exemplified by PM Modi. This metaphor of the Prime Minister as an “invincible protective wall” resonated throughout the address and was widely highlighted by media outlets covering the event.
Restoring Civilisational Self-Belief
Ambani went beyond economic metrics, touching on cultural and civilizational themes. He praised the Prime Minister for restoring India’s civilisational self-belief and for ushering in an era of unprecedented confidence, vibrancy and self-confidence across the nation. “Never in the history of independent India have we seen so much hope, so much self-confidence, and so much vibrancy in India as we do now,” Ambani said, affirming that Modi’s vision has fundamentally altered India’s long-term trajectory.
He began his address with the traditional invocation “Jai Somnath!” referencing PM Modi’s earlier visit to the Somnath Temple, which Ambani said had generated positive “vibrations” across Gujarat and the rest of India. This blending of cultural symbolism with economic and strategic messaging added breadth to his narrative, emphasizing both material and intangible aspects of India’s growth story.
Unprecedented Investment Commitment
Beyond rhetoric, Ambani backed his words with substantial financial commitments. He announced that Reliance Industries would double its investment in Gujarat over the next five years, increasing its footprint from Rs 3.5 lakh crore already invested to Rs 7 lakh crore. This pledge reflects a strong vote of confidence in both the state’s economic potential and the broader national growth paradigm.
The expansion plan spans multiple strategic sectors. Ambani reaffirmed Reliance’s commitment to making Gujarat a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence (AI) by building what he described as India’s largest AI-ready data centre in Jamnagar. The goal is to develop a technology ecosystem that enables affordable and accessible AI services for every citizen, starting from Gujarat and extending across the country.
In addition to AI, he confirmed Reliance’s investments in clean energy and green materials, positioning the Jamnagar facility as a hub for large-scale integrated clean energy — including solar, battery storage, green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel and advanced materials. These initiatives align with India’s broader push toward sustainability and energy transition in line with global climate goals.
Job Creation and Prosperity
Ambani emphasized that these investments would generate exponential employment, strengthen livelihoods, and create “greater sampathi (wealth)” for both Gujarat and India. By framing the investments in socio-economic terms, he linked corporate strategy with broader developmental outcomes — a key theme of the conference.
He also underlined Gujarat’s historic significance to Reliance, stating that the state is not merely a geographical base, but the “body, heart and soul” of the company’s operations — a reference to the deep roots and long association the conglomerate has with the region’s industrial ecosystem.
Supporting National Ambitions
Ambani’s speech also included support for India’s broader national ambitions. He outlined Reliance Foundation’s readiness to collaborate with the Gujarat government to support the 2036 Olympic bid for Ahmedabad, specifically through managing the Veer Savarkar Multi-Sports Complex in Naranpura. This initiative reflects an interplay between corporate engagement and national prestige projects, tying sports infrastructure with long-term development strategies.
Broader Context and Impact
The VGRC event itself was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi, who spoke of India’s era of unprecedented certainty and political stability, even as the world grapples with economic and geopolitical instability. He highlighted India’s rapid economic progress and growing global role, extending an invitation to investors to participate in India’s development story.
Ambani’s remarks and investment announcements at the conference not only reinforce India’s place on the global economic map, but also demonstrate how corporate leadership and national policy narratives are increasingly converging. His address, marked by both strategic vision and substantial financial pledges, framed India’s growth in the 21st century as rooted in technological innovation, resilience, and a bold, forward-looking national ethos.
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