Jio Platforms Enters WIPO’s Top 20 Global Patent Applicants Amid Surge in Advanced Tech Filings

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), the technology arm of Reliance Industries, has made a remarkable ascent into the top 20 global Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applicants, according to the latest rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

The company surged 320 positions to claim the 20th spot in the 2025 WIPO PCT rankings, placing it alongside established technology leaders such as Huawei, Samsung, Qualcomm, LG, Panasonic, Nokia, Google, Apple, and Microsoft.

WIPO’s PCT rankings are based on international patent applications published under the Patent Cooperation Treaty and serve as a key barometer of innovation activity and intellectual property development across industries worldwide.

Jio’s patent filings predominantly cover advanced technology domains including 5G and 6G communications, artificial intelligence, AI-native networks, cloud-native platforms, intelligent automation, radio access technologies, core network software, edge intelligence, and digital services infrastructure.

The company is also investing in emerging technologies anticipated to drive the next wave of digital transformation, such as fixed wireless access, network slicing, and next-generation communications platforms.

Akash M. Ambani, Managing Director of Jio Platforms Limited, commented on the achievement: “The rise of Jio Platforms to the global top 20 in the WIPO PCT rankings reflects our years of efforts towards transforming into a deep-tech company. It demonstrates the velocity of innovation at Jio across multiple advanced technologies, which will continue to grow in coming years. I would like to dedicate this achievement to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, which envisages India to become a creator, owner and exporter of technology to the world. We are proud to contribute to India’s journey towards becoming a global deep-tech powerhouse.”

Jio’s rapid climb in the rankings is particularly notable given that global PCT filings have recorded only marginal growth recently, highlighting the scale of Jio’s increased patent activity.

As of March 31, 2026, Jio Platforms reported a cumulative portfolio of 6,817 patent filings, with 2,393 filed in India and 4,424 submitted internationally. The company has secured 1,009 patent grants globally, including 538 in India and 471 in overseas jurisdictions.

Jio emphasizes that its innovation efforts are closely linked to commercially deployed technologies. Current projects include advancements in 5G and 6G radio networks, next-generation core networks, satellite communications, and agentic artificial intelligence through initiatives such as JioBrain.

Industry analysts view Jio’s emergence among the world’s leading patent filers as a significant indicator of India’s evolving role in the global technology landscape, reflecting a stronger focus on original research, intellectual property creation, and deep-tech innovation.

This milestone not only elevates Jio Platforms’ stature on the international stage but also aligns with broader national ambitions to foster indigenous technological capabilities and export innovation worldwide.