Reliance Industries to Invest Rs 2.5 Lakh Crore in Digital India Programme

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) plans to invest about Rs 2.5 lakh crore ($39.3 billion) in digital initiatives, chairman Mukesh Amabani said on Wednesday. He did not give a timeline. Mr Ambani, India's richest man, was speaking at the launch of the government's 'Digital India' week, which is part of a campaign to provide fast internet connections for all. ($1 = 63.6100 rupees)