Jio Platforms, the technology arm of Reliance Industries, has entered the Global Top 20 of the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) rankings, becoming the only Indian technology company to achieve the distinction.
The company climbed an impressive 320 positions in the 2025 rankings, placing it alongside global technology leaders such as Huawei, Samsung, Qualcomm, LG, Nokia, Google, Apple, and Microsoft. The achievement makes Jio one of the fastest-rising innovators in the world.
Jio’s growing patent portfolio is focused on advanced technologies including 5G, 5G Advanced, 6G, artificial intelligence, AI-native networks, cloud-native platforms, intelligent automation, network software, edge intelligence, and digital infrastructure.
Commenting on the achievement, Jio Platforms Managing Director Akash Ambani said the recognition reflects the company’s transformation into a deep-tech innovator and highlights the pace of its technology development efforts. He also dedicated the milestone to India’s vision of becoming a creator and exporter of technology under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
As of March 31, 2026, Jio Platforms had filed 6,817 patents globally, including 2,393 in India and 4,424 in international markets. The company has secured 1,009 patent grants worldwide, comprising 538 in India and 471 overseas.
Industry observers view the achievement as a significant milestone for India’s innovation ecosystem, reflecting a broader shift from technology adoption to original technology creation. Jio is currently investing in future-focused areas such as 5G and 6G networks, satellite communications, and Agentic AI through its JioBrain initiative, positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation digital infrastructure.
