Jio Platforms Leads India’s Global Patent Filings for FY25: Govt Report

Jio Platforms Limited recorded the highest number of international patent filings by an Indian entity in FY25, as per the annual report of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs & Trade Marks.  

The Reliance Industries subsidiary filed 1,037 overseas patent applications during the year, placing it at the top of the list. 

Gap with Other Indian Filers 

The report shows a wide difference between Jio Platforms and other Indian organisations.  

TVS Motor filed 238 international patents, while the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) reported 70 filings. IIT Madras accounted for 44, and Ola Electric Mobility filed 31 patents during the same period. 

Combined Domestic and Overseas Patents 

When domestic filings are included, Jio Platforms’ total patent count for FY25 rose to 1,654. The report noted that the company’s international filings alone were more than the combined total of entities ranked from 2nd to 10th, highlighting the scale of its overseas intellectual property activity. 

Increase in Research Spending 

Alongside higher patent filings, Jio Platforms reported a rise in research and development expenditure.  

R&D spending increased by 14.9% year-on-year to ₹4,185 crore in FY25. The spending was directed towards technology development across telecom, digital platforms, and related areas. 

Focus on In-house Technology 

Reliance Industries has stated its intent to build technology capacity internally across its businesses. At the company’s 2025 annual general meeting, Chairman Mukesh Ambani reiterated the group’s focus on developing proprietary technologies as part of a push into deep technology and manufacturing-linked innovation. 

Technology Development within India 

Reliance Jio Infocomm Chairman Akash Ambani has previously said that the company’s technology stack has been designed, developed, and deployed in India by its own engineering teams. This includes work on its 5G core network, rollout of 5G services, and home connectivity solutions. 

According to the National IP Awards data referenced in the report, Jio has filed over 4,000 global patent applications over the past 3 years. These filings span telecom infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies. 

Reliance Industries Share Price Performance  

As of December 19, 2025, 9:46 am, Reliance Industries share price was trading at ₹1,566.70, a 1.44% increase from the previous closing price. 

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Conclusion 

Government data for FY25 places Jio Platforms at the top of India’s international patent filings. The figures indicate sustained patent activity, supported by higher research spending and a mix of domestic and overseas applications. 

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