Google partners with Ambani’s Reliance to offer free AI Pro access to millions of Jio users in India

Source: techcrunch
Author: Jagmeet Singh
Published: 10/30/2025
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Read original articleGoogle has partnered with Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries to offer its AI Pro subscription free for 18 months to eligible Jio 5G users in India, initially targeting those aged 18 to 25 before expanding nationwide. This collaboration provides access to Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, enhanced AI image and video generation tools, expanded study and research capabilities via Notebook LM, and 2 TB of cloud storage across Google services. Valued at approximately $396, the offer aims to accelerate AI adoption among India’s vast internet user base and reflects Google’s strategy to deepen its AI presence in emerging markets.
Beyond consumer access, Reliance and Google Cloud are collaborating to expand AI infrastructure in India, with Reliance Intelligence becoming a strategic partner to promote Gemini Enterprise among Indian organizations and develop AI agents on the platform. This partnership complements Reliance’s broader AI initiatives, including a joint venture with Meta to strengthen AI infrastructure through a ₹8.55 billion ($100 million) investment.
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