Jio Platforms, a part of Reliance Industries (RIL), has achieved a major milestone in global innovation by securing a place among the world’s top 20 applicants in the latest Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) rankings released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The Reliance Industries-backed technology company climbed 320 positions to reach 20th place in 2025, making it one of the fastest-rising innovators globally. Jio Platforms did not reveal its investment in research and development.
The achievement places Jio Platforms alongside some of the world’s most influential technology companies, including Huawei Technologies, Samsung Electronics, Qualcomm, LG Electronics, Panasonic, Nokia, Google, Apple and Microsoft.
Jio’s Patent Portfolio Focuses on 5G, 6G and AI
Jio Platforms has built a strong intellectual property portfolio centered on advanced digital technologies. Its research and development efforts span 5G, 5G Advanced, 6G, artificial intelligence (AI), AI-native networks, cloud-native platforms, intelligent automation, radio access technologies, core network software, edge intelligence, fixed wireless access (FWA), network slicing, and digital services infrastructure.
The company’s innovation roadmap is also focused on emerging technologies expected to shape the future of digital connectivity. These include 5G and 6G radio technologies, next-generation 5G and 6G core networks, satellite communications, and Agentic AI initiatives under the JioBrain platform.
Akash Ambani Highlights India’s Deep-Tech Ambitions
Akash M. Ambani described the ranking as evidence of Jio’s transformation into a deep-tech company and highlighted the growing pace of innovation across multiple advanced technology domains.
He credited the achievement to India’s broader vision of becoming a creator, owner, and exporter of technology, emphasizing the company’s contribution toward building India into a global deep-tech powerhouse.
Jio Builds Strong Global Patent Portfolio
As of March 31, 2026, Jio Platforms has filed a cumulative 6,817 patents worldwide. The company disclosed that 2,393 patents were filed in India, while 4,424 patents were filed across international jurisdictions.
Jio has also secured 1,009 patent grants globally. These include 538 granted patents in India and 471 granted patents in overseas markets, reflecting the company’s growing intellectual property footprint across key technology regions.
Significant Growth Despite Flat Global Patent Activity
Jio’s rise in the WIPO rankings is particularly noteworthy because it occurred during a year when global PCT filings increased by less than 1 percent. The company’s 320-place jump demonstrates exceptional R&D productivity and highlights the increasing global relevance of Indian technology innovation.
The WIPO recognition validates Jio’s ability to develop and commercialize proprietary technologies at scale while strengthening its position in future-focused sectors such as AI, telecommunications, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure.
