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."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.Click here to follow LIVE news and updates on stock markets"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.(Disclaimer: Reliance Industries Ltd. is the sole beneficiary of Independent Media Trust which controls Network18 Media & Investments Ltd which publishes Firstpost)