Reliance Industries Limited and Rolls-Royce have announced their strategic intent to work together on the design, development, manufacture and delivery of an indigenous combat engine for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme. The proposed partnership aims to combine Rolls-Royce’s expertise in advanced aircraft propulsion with Reliance’s manufacturing capabilities, technology strengths and industrial scale. The companies will also explore the establishment of a dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex in India that could serve as a centre for advanced power and propulsion technologies.
The proposed facility is expected to support capabilities across the complete engine lifecycle, including design, development, manufacturing, testing, production and through-life support. The partnership is intended to create a stronger domestic aerospace manufacturing base and contribute to India’s efforts to build self-reliance in critical defence technologies. The proposed collaboration supports the vision of developing an indigenous propulsion system for India’s fighter aircraft programme and strengthening the country’s position in advanced aerospace engineering.
Anant Ambani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Limited, said India’s strategic autonomy depends on developing domestic capabilities in critical technologies. He said the proposed partnership would combine Rolls-Royce’s advanced propulsion expertise with Reliance’s manufacturing, technology and execution capabilities. Mr Ambani said the companies aim to establish a long-term aerospace engine ecosystem in India that can support national requirements while creating the potential for India to become competitive in advanced propulsion technologies.
Tufan Erginbilgiç, CEO, Rolls-Royce plc said the proposed collaboration would bring together Rolls-Royce’s long experience in advanced engineering and aircraft engines with Reliance’s industrial capabilities in India.He said the partnership, alongside Rolls-Royce’s existing presence and collaborations in the country, could contribute to building a stronger and more self-reliant aerospace ecosystem.
The proposed Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex could also provide a platform for future cooperation in defence, civil aerospace and emerging power and propulsion technologies. The companies intend to develop capabilities that can support India’s growing aerospace and defence requirements while creating opportunities for technology development and manufacturing within the country.The initiative is aligned with India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat programme and the broader objective of increasing domestic participation in strategic aerospace technologies.
Rolls-Royce is a global technology and engineering company providing power solutions for the aerospace, defence, marine and industrial sectors. Its products and services support customers across industries, help governments equip their armed forces, and enable connectivity between people, businesses and economies.
The company has a presence in 47 countries and serves customers in more than 100 markets, including airlines, aircraft leasing companies, armed forces, navies, and marine and industrial businesses.Through its multi-year transformation programme, Rolls-Royce is focused on building a stronger, more competitive and resilient business. The company is strengthening its financial capacity and operational flexibility to develop and deliver technologies that meet evolving customer requirements, including those linked to the global energy transition.
Rolls-Royce reported underlying revenue of £20.1 billion and underlying operating profit of £3.46 billion for 2025.Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly listed company on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker RR. and trades in the United States through American Depositary Receipts under RYCEY.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India’s largest private sector company, with a diverse presence across energy, materials, retail, digital services and media. For the year ended March 31, 2026, the company reported consolidated revenue of ₹11,75,919 crore (US$124.0 billion), cash profit of ₹1,71,258 crore (US$18.1 billion) and net profit of ₹95,754 crore (US$10.1 billion).Reliance’s businesses cover hydrocarbon exploration and production, petroleum refining and marketing, petrochemicals, advanced materials and composites, renewable energy including solar and hydrogen, retail, digital services, and media and entertainment.
In 2026, Reliance was ranked 85th in Fortune’s Global 500 list of the world’s largest companies, making it the highest-ranked private sector company from India on the list. The company was also ranked 55th in the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world’s largest public companies, the highest position among Indian companies.Reliance has also been featured in Time’s list of the 100 Most Influential Companies, having received the recognition twice, making it the only Indian company to achieve this distinction on two occasions.
