Reliance's Jio Platforms Enters Global Top 20 WIPO Patent Rankings; Only Indian Tech Firm On The List, Check Details

Indian equity benchmarks traded higher on Monday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index gaining 273.80 points, or 1.16 per cent, to 23,896.70. Amid the positive market sentiment, Reliance Industries share price jumps 1.06 per cent to Rs 1,306.70. The stock remained in focus after its technology subsidiary, Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL), achieved a significant milestone in global innovation rankings.

Jio Platforms Enters Global Top 20 Patent Rankings

Jio Platforms has entered the top 20 applicants worldwide in the latest Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) rankings released by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). The company climbed an impressive 320 positions during the year to secure the 20th spot globally, making it the only Indian technology company to feature among the world's top innovators.

The achievement places Jio alongside some of the largest global technology companies, including Huawei, Samsung, Qualcomm, LG, Panasonic, Nokia, Google, Apple and Microsoft. The rise is particularly notable as global PCT filings grew by less than 1 per cent during the period, highlighting the pace at which Jio expanded its research and development activities.
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Patent Portfolio Crosses 6,800 Filings

As of March 31, 2026, Jio Platforms had filed a cumulative 6,817 patents globally, including 2,393 filings in India and 4,424 filings across international jurisdictions.

The company has also secured 1,009 patent grants worldwide, comprising 538 granted patents in India and 471 overseas grants, reflecting the growing depth of its intellectual property portfolio and international technology footprint.

Focus On Next-Generation Technologies

Jio's innovation portfolio spans several advanced technology areas, including 5G, 5G Advanced, 6G, artificial intelligence, AI-native networks, cloud-native platforms, intelligent automation, radio access technologies, core network software, edge intelligence, fixed wireless access, network slicing and digital services infrastructure.

The company is also investing in future-focused technologies such as 5G/6G Radio, 5G/6G Core, satellite communications and Agentic AI through its JioBrain initiative, aligning its intellectual property portfolio with future commercial opportunities.

Akash Ambani On The Achievement

Commenting on the development, Akash M. Ambani, Managing Director of Jio Platforms Limited, said: "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 becoming 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."

Innovation Strategy Focused On Technology Creation

According to the company, its innovation strategy is built around developing and commercialising technologies at scale rather than simply deploying third-party solutions.

The milestone reflects a broader shift in India's technology ecosystem, where companies are increasingly moving from technology adoption towards original technology creation, intellectual property ownership and deep-tech innovation.

About Jio Platforms

Jio Platforms Limited is the technology and digital services subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited. The company operates India's largest digital ecosystem across telecommunications, broadband connectivity, digital applications, cloud services, enterprise solutions and emerging technology platforms.

Over the years, Jio has expanded beyond telecom services into advanced technology segments such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, digital infrastructure, software platforms and next-generation wireless technologies. Through sustained investments in research and development, the company continues to strengthen its position as one of India's leading technology innovators.

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