(Utkarsh Patel)
A Gujarati investing in America is a matter of pride for the country and Gujarat!! This sentence has become a reality today because of Gujarat's richest man Mukesh Ambani and his visionary Reliance Group. In March 2026, US President Donald Trump announced that Reliance Industries is making a historic investment of $300 billion in Texas. This is the first new oil refinery project in 50 years in the history of America. The groundbreaking of this project in Brownsville will take place in the second quarter of 2026 and American Shell oil will be processed with a 20-year offtake agreement. This is not just business but a symbol of the vision of the Gujarati industrialist which further strengthens the relations between India and America.
Mukesh Ambani's life story begins from the soil of Gujarat. His father, great Dhirubhai Ambani was from Chorwad. He started with just a clothing store and built the world's most modern refinery empire. Mukesh Ambani carried on this legacy. His heart and thoughts were always connected to Gujarat and India. He studied at Stanford but returned to India to fulfill his father's dream. Today, he is one of the richest people in the world as the Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries. His net worth is in the billions of dollars but his biggest treasure is his hard work, vision and social service for the pride of Gujarat.
The journey of Reliance Group is amazing. The world's largest refinery complex in Jamnagar with a capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day is still the pride of Gujarat. This refinery not only processes crude but also provides employment to thousands of people and contributes to India's economic self-reliance. The company, which started with textiles during Dhirubhai's time, today leads the world in petrochemicals, telecom, retail and new energy sectors. Jio Platform has brought India's digital revolution. With over 500 million customers, Jio has fulfilled the dream of Digital India to the villages by providing cheap mobile data and 4G 5G networks. Today, Jio is also working on a large scale in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
In 2026, Mukesh Ambani made a historic announcement at the India AI Impact Summit that Reliance and Jio will jointly invest Rs 10 lakh crore (about $ 110 billion) in AI in the next seven years. Multi-gigawatt AI data centers are being built in Jamnagar and 120 MW capacity will come online in the second half of 2026. This investment is not just for technology but also has a vision to make India a global AI power. Mukesh Ambani said that “India’s demography, democracy, development and digital infrastructure are unparalleled in the world.” This AI will revolutionize India’s farmers, industries, healthcare and education.
Also, at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, Mukesh Ambani announced that after investing Rs 3.5 lakh crore in the last five years, it will be doubled to Rs 7 lakh crore in the next five years. He said, “Gujarat is not just a place for Reliance, it is its body, heart and soul. We are a Gujarati company.” Dhirubhai Ambani Green Energy Giga Complex is being built in Jamnagar, which will be the world’s largest renewable energy project. This project will make Gujarat a hub of green energy and provide employment to thousands of youth.
The investment in Texas, America, is the result of the confidence of a Gujarati. This project will give Reliance a strong presence in the energy landscape of America. US President Trump called it a “big win for American workers” and thanked Reliance. This investment strengthens the strategic relationship between India and the US and increases the global acceptance of the Gujarati industrialist. Reliance’s global presence in petrochemicals exports, growth in retail and innovation in the media sector are establishing India as a world power today.
Mukesh Ambani is not just a businessman, he is a visionary and philanthropist. His family, together with his wife Nita Ambani and children, is largely dedicated to education, health and Indian, especially Gujarati culture. Reliance Foundation runs health services, schools and women’s empowerment services in villages. Today, Reliance Group employs millions of people, boosts the economy and makes India self-reliant.
Mukesh Ambani’s life is an inspiration.
His vision showed that the hard work of a Gujarati and the power of Indian thinking can conquer the world. Investment in America, development in Gujarat and digital green revolution in India are all the results of the dreams of one person. He is a role model for the youth of Gujarat who dreams and makes them come true.
In short, Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Group are the pride of Gujarat and India. It is a matter of pride for Gujaratis that a proud son of Gujarat and his family are changing the world!
(The writer is a prominent businessman, social worker and founder of khabarchhe.com)
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