Anand Mahindra lauds Reliance Jio-Facebook deal; says 'Bravo Mukesh!' on Twitter

Anand Mahindra, Group Chairman, Mahindra lauded Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries for mega Rs 43,574 -crore Reliance Jio-Facebook deal.

Taking to Twitter, Mahindra said: “Jio’s deal with Facebook is good not just for the two of them. Coming as it does during the virus-crisis, it is a strong signal of India’s economic importance post the crisis."

Jio’s deal with Facebook is good not just for the two of them. Coming as it does during the virus-crisis, it is a strong signal of India’s economic importance post the crisis. It strengthens hypotheses that the world will pivot to India as a new growth epicentre. Bravo Mukesh! https://t.co/5rIi6WOjWf

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 22, 2020

Earlier, after signing the deal, Ambani had said in a video statement: “All of us at Reliance and Jio are delighted to welcome Facebook Inc. as our long-term and esteemed partner. At the core of our partnership is the commitment that Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and I share for the all-round digital transformation of India and for serving all Indians”.

He said the two companies will together accelerate India’s digital economy to empower, enable and enrich people.

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“All of us at Reliance and Jio are delighted to welcome Facebook Inc,” he said in a short video message posted on the group’’s social media handle.

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