Jio Platforms recorded one of the sharpest rises in WIPO’s latest Patent Cooperation Treaty rankings, reflecting growing investments in next-generation technologies such as 5G, 6G, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), the technology arm of Reliance Industries, has secured a place among the world’s top 20 Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) applicants, according to the latest rankings released by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
The achievement marks a significant milestone for the Indian technology company, which climbed 320 positions in the 2025 rankings to reach the 20th spot. The rise places Jio alongside some of the world’s leading technology innovators, including Huawei, Samsung, Qualcomm, LG, Panasonic, Nokia, Google, Apple and Microsoft.
The WIPO PCT rankings are based on published international patent applications and are widely regarded as a key indicator of innovation activity and intellectual property development across industries.
Strong focus on emerging technologies
Jio’s patent filings are concentrated in a range of 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 has also been investing in technologies expected to shape the next phase of digital transformation, such as fixed wireless access, network slicing and next-generation communications platforms.
Commenting on the achievement, Akash M. Ambani, Managing Director, 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 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.”
Growing intellectual property portfolio
Jio’s rise in the rankings comes at a time when global PCT filings recorded only marginal growth, highlighting the scale of the company’s increase in patent activity.
As of March 31, 2026, Jio Platforms reported a cumulative portfolio of 6,817 patent filings. Of these, 2,393 were filed in India, while 4,424 were submitted across international jurisdictions. The company has also secured 1,009 patent grants globally, including 538 in India and 471 in overseas markets.
Jio said its innovation efforts are closely tied to technologies that have been developed and deployed commercially. The company is currently advancing work in areas such as 5G and 6G radio networks, next-generation core networks, satellite communications and agentic artificial intelligence through initiatives such as JioBrain.
Industry observers view Jio’s emergence among the leading global patent applicants as a sign of India’s evolving role in the technology sector, with greater emphasis on original research, intellectual property creation and deep-tech innovation.
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