Mumbai, 18 December (Udaipur Kiran) — Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) has been recognised as India’s single largest global intellectual property (IP) creator, far ahead of all Indian companies and research institutions, according to the 2024–25 Annual Report of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks.
Jio Platforms filed 1,037 international patents in FY 2024–25 — a number greater than the combined total of entities ranked from No. 2 to No. 10. In comparison, TVS Motor Co filed 238 international patents, CSIR 70, IIT Madras 44, and Ola Electric Mobility 31.
Including Indian filings, Jio Platforms submitted 1,654 patents during the year. As of 31 March 2025, the company holds 485 granted patents, making it one of India’s largest patent owners, especially in 5G and 6G technologies.
Deep-Tech Vision Driving Innovation
The achievement highlights Chairman Mukesh Ambani’s strategic push to transform Reliance Industries into a deep-tech powerhouse.
“We are resolutely transforming our operating model to become a Deep-Tech company with advanced manufacturing capabilities. We are making every one of our businesses AI-native, positioning them for hyper-growth,” Ambani stated during the RIL AGM 2025.
Echoing this vision, Akash Ambani, Director, Reliance Industries, said Jio’s deep-tech shift is now “unmistakable,” built entirely on technology designed and developed in India.
“From developing our very own 5G Core, to rolling out the fastest 5G services, and now deploying our global-first home connect technology, we have cemented our place as a Deep-Tech company,” he said.
Multiple Global Recognitions
Jio Platforms received a series of prestigious accolades during the year, including:
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WIPO IP Enterprise Trophy / Gold Medal for achievements in patent filings, grants and commercialization
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National IP Award 2025 in the “Top Indian Company in Services” category, for a strong portfolio of over 4,000 global IP applications filed in the last three years
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Inclusion in Asia IP Elite at the IPBC Asia Awards 2025 in Tokyo
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Clarivate South Asia Innovation Award 2025 in the Telecommunications category
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CII IP Runner-up Award for Best Patent Portfolio in the large ICT category, placing Jio among the top 30 IP-driven organisations
Strong R&D Backbone
Reliance Industries spent Rs 4,185 crore on research and development in FY25, marking a 14.9% increase from FY24 (Rs 3,643 crore). In the last three years, R&D investment has surged by more than Rs 1,500 crore, reflecting the Group’s long-term commitment to innovation.
Reliance has also implemented a comprehensive IP governance framework to support robust patent portfolio development aligned with business priorities.
The report underscores Jio Platforms’ rise as a global innovation leader and a central force in India’s deep-tech and digital transformation journey.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.