Jio Platforms Limited has entered the World Intellectual Property Organization’s(WIPO) global top 20 in the 2025 Patent Cooperation Treaty rankings, marking the first time an Indian company has reached this milestone. The Reliance Industries technology arm climbed 320 positions to secure the 20th spot with 971 PCT(Patent Cooperation Treaty) applications filed in 2025, according to WIPO data .
The achievement places Jio alongside established technology giants including Huawei, Samsung, Qualcomm, LG, Nokia, Google, Apple, and Microsoft in the prestigious rankings . This comes during a year when overall global PCT filings grew by less than one percent, making Jio’s surge particularly significant .
As of March 31, 2026, the company reported 6,817 cumulative patent filings globally, with 2,393 in India and 4,424 across international jurisdictions . Of these filings, 1,009 patents have been granted worldwide, including 538 in India and 471 in international markets .
Jio’s patent portfolio focuses on next-generation digital technologies including 5G, 5G Advanced, 6G, artificial intelligence, AI-native networks, cloud-native platforms, network slicing, edge intelligence, and satellite communications . The company has also disclosed investments in Agentic AI through its JioBrain initiative .
Akash M. Ambani, Managing Director of Jio Platforms, said the ranking reflects years of efforts toward transforming into a deep-tech company and demonstrates the velocity of innovation at Jio across multiple advanced technologies . He stated this innovation will continue to grow in coming years .
The milestone signals a broader shift in India’s technology sector from large-scale deployment toward original technology creation . Jio invested ₹4,682 crore in research and development in FY26, demonstrating substantial commitment to innovation .
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