Reliance Retail Fuels Massive ₹33,696 Crore Expansion in FY25

Reliance Retail significantly increased its capital expenditure in FY25, investing ₹33,696 crore—a 37.5% rise from ₹24,506 crore in FY24. The investment primarily supported infrastructure development and business expansion.

During the year, the company opened 2,659 stores and closed approximately 2,200, resulting in a net addition of 500 stores. With this, Reliance Retail’s total store count reached 19,340, the highest in India. Its registered customer base also grew, surpassing 349 million. These updates were detailed in Reliance Industries' Annual Report released on 7 August 2025.

Meanwhile, Jio, a key subsidiary, recorded a milestone year for patent filings, with R&D focused on 5G, AI/ML, blockchain, and digital platforms. The company also accelerated its green energy transition, targeting 100% renewable energy usage by 2030—five years ahead of RIL’s group-wide 2035 net-zero goal.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.