Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) said on Thursday that its Jio telecom unit is expanding its leadership in 5G, fixed broadband and converged network technologies to tap into the growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) services.
The company said its indigenously developed technologies are being deployed at scale across India and will also be taken to global markets, offering long-term growth potential and stable shareholder returns.
"Jio’s leadership in network, consumer and enterprise technologies will maintain its distinct competitive advantage," RIL said in its annual report released on August 7.
Jio has become the world’s largest data network with 488 million users, of which nearly 191 million are on 5G, the report said.
The company is also working on future communication technologies and is actively engaged in the research and development of 6G, aiming to lead in both its development and deployment globally.
To support its position in terrestrial network technology, Jio is building a satellite communication platform and has partnered with SpaceX to offer Starlink broadband services in India, the report added.
As of March 2025, Jio’s 5G users contributed about 45 percent of the total wireless data traffic on its network.
Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom subsidiary of RIL, reported a 25 percent rise in net profit to Rs 7,110 crore for the quarter ended June 30 from a year earlier. Gross revenue for the first quarter of FY26 stood at Rs 41,054 crore, marking a 19 percent increase. The revenue growth was driven by a rise in subscriber base across mobility and home segments, greater customer engagement, and an expanding digital services portfolio, the company said.
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