Reliance Industries opens global destination the Jio World Centre in the heart of Mumbai in BKC

7 Mar 2022 , 01:06 PM

Reliance Industries Ltd. on Friday announced the opening of the country’s largest and most prestigious multi-faceted destination, the Jio World Centre. Envisioned by Nita Ambani, Director Reliance Industries and Founder-Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, the Centre covers an expanse of 18.5 acres in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex, and is set to become an iconic business, commerce and culture destination, giving India and its citizens a world-class landmark, company said in a filing.

Launching initially with a dedication of the Dhirubhai Ambani Square and the musical Fountain of Joy to the city of Mumbai and India’s largest and finest Jio World Convention Centre, the Jio World Centre will have a phase-wise opening over the course of the current and the next year.

A first-of-its-kind destination in India, the Jio World Centre includes a cultural centre, a musical fountain, an upscale retail experience, a curated selection of cafés and fine dining restaurants, serviced apartments and offices, and the state-of-the-art convention facility.

Sharing her vision for the Centre, Nita Ambani said, “Jio World Centre is a tribute to our glorious nation and a reflection of the aspirations of New India. From the largest conventions to cultural experiences to pathbreaking retail and dining facilities, Jio World Centre is envisioned as Mumbai’s new landmark, a point where we come together to script the next chapter of India’s growth story.”

At around 1.10 pm, Reliance Industries Ltd was trading at Rs2,255.05 per piece down by Rs70.3 or 3.02% from its previous closing of Rs2,325.35 per piece on the BSE.