Amid Coronavirus crises, the Reliance Industries on Monday announced a donation of Rs 500 crore to the PM-CARES fund for those affected by the lockdown aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19. Apart from the 500 crores, the India's richest man, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries have also announced additional 5 crores to the chief minister's fund of Maharashtra and Gujarat.

The Reliance Industries twitter handle said,"Reliance Industries announces Rs 500 crore contribution to #PMCARES Fund In addition to its multi-pronged on-the-ground fight against COVID-19, RIL continues its 24x7, multi-pronged, on-the-ground effort to do its bit to ensure the nation remains prepared, fed, supplied, safe, connected and motivated to fight & win against the unprecedented challenges brought upon by the Coronavirus pandemic."