Jio Platforms

{{Short description|Indian multinational technology company}}

{{Distinguish|Jio}}

{{Use Indian English|date=October 2024}}

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{{Infobox company

| name = Jio Platforms

| logo = Reliance Jio Logo.svg

| logo_size = 150px

| image = Jio LYF building.jpg

| image_caption = Jio headquarters in Navi Mumbai

| type = Subsidiary

| industry = Technology

| founded = {{start date and age|df=y|2019}}

| founder = Mukesh Ambani

| key_people = Akash Ambani
{{small|(Chairman)}}
Kiran Thomas
{{small|(CEO)}}

| products = {{ubl

|Telecommunications

|Payment system

|Mass media

|Streaming television

|Smartphones

|Online services

|Instant messaging

|Virtual reality{{Cite news |title=Jio Glass faces an uphill ride as virtual/mixed realty products remain niche |url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/gadgets/jio-glass-faces-an-uphill-ride-as-virtual-mixed-realty-products-remain-niche-11595047314878.html |access-date=18 June 2020 |archive-date=20 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172640/https://www.livemint.com/technology/gadgets/jio-glass-faces-an-uphill-ride-as-virtual-mixed-realty-products-remain-niche-11595047314878.html |url-status=live }}

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| hq_location = Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra

| hq_location_country = India

| area_served = Worldwide

| parent = Reliance Industries

| owners = {{ubl

|Reliance Industries (67.03%)

|Strategic investors (18.26%)

|Private equity firms (9.38%)

|Sovereign wealth funds (5.33%)

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| subsid = {{plainlist|

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| revenue = {{profit}} {{INRconvert|128218|c}} (2025)

| operating_income = {{profit}} {{INRconvert|64170|c}} (2025)

| net_income = {{profit}} {{INRconvert|26109|c}} (2025)

| assets = {{profit}}{{INRconvert|522900|c}} (2024)

| homepage = {{URL|http://www.jio.com}}

| footnotes = Financials {{as of|2025|03|31|lc=y|df=yes}}.{{cite web |title=Financial Results Presentation FY 2024-25 / 4Q FY2025 |url=https://www.ril.com/sites/default/files/2025-04/RIL_4Q_FY25_Analyst_Presentation_25Apr25.pdf |website=ril.com |publisher=Reliance Industries Limited |access-date=26 April 2025}}

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Jio Platforms is an Indian multinational technology company, headquartered in Mumbai. It is a subsidiary of Reliance Industries. Established in 2019, it acts as a holding company for India's largest mobile network operator, Jio, and other digital businesses of Reliance.{{cite news |last1=Kalyanaraman |first1=Anand |title=The financial engineering behind the Great Jio Fund-raise |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/the-financial-engineering-behind-the-great-jio-fund-raise/article32153901.ece |access-date=31 January 2021 |work=Business Line |language=en |archive-date=8 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210208053152/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/the-financial-engineering-behind-the-great-jio-fund-raise/article32153901.ece |url-status=live }} Since April 2020, Reliance Industries has raised {{INRConvert|152056|c}} by selling a 32.97% equity stake in the company.{{Cite news |title=Google to invest Rs 33,737 crore for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/google-to-invest-rs-33737-crore-for-a-7-7-stake-in-jio-platforms/articleshow/76977018.cms |access-date=15 July 2020 |archive-date=17 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117151147/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/google-to-invest-rs-33737-crore-for-a-7-7-stake-in-jio-platforms/articleshow/76977018.cms |url-status=live }} In August 2021, it was ranked 155th on the 2021 Fortune Global 500 list of the world's biggest corporations.{{Cite news |title=Reliance slips 59 places on Fortune list, SBI jumps 16 notches |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/reliance-slips-59-places-on-fortune-list-sbi-jumps-16-notches-121080201237_1.html |access-date=2 August 2021 |archive-date=22 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722143624/https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/reliance-slips-59-places-on-fortune-list-sbi-jumps-16-notches-121080201237_1.html |url-status=live }}

History

Jio soft-launched on 27 December 2015 with a beta for partners and employees{{Cite web |date=3 September 2016 |title=Jio opens Mobile Number Portability, urges incumbent telcos to fulfil regulatory obligations |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/jio-opens-mobile-number-portability-urges-incumbent-telcos-to-fulfil-regulatory-obligations/1/755904.html |access-date=3 September 2016 |website=India Today |archive-date=3 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160903122939/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/technology/story/jio-opens-mobile-number-portability-urges-incumbent-telcos-to-fulfil-regulatory-obligations/1/755904.html |url-status=dead }}{{Cite web |title=JioSphere: The Ultimate Browser for India's Digital Age |date=June 2024 |url=https://manjeet.info/jiosphere-the-ultimate-browser-for-indias-digital-age |access-date=20 June 2024 |archive-date=22 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722143621/https://manjeet.info/jiosphere-the-ultimate-browser-for-indias-digital-age/ |url-status=live }}{{Citation |title=Reliance Jio Infocomm launches 4G services for its employees |date=27 December 2015 |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-jio-infocomm-launches-4g-services-for-employees/articleshow/50344999.cms |work=The Economic Times |access-date=29 December 2015 |archive-date=30 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151230230009/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/reliance-jio-infocomm-launches-4g-services-for-employees/articleshow/50344999.cms |url-status=live }} and became publicly available on 5 September 2016. It is the largest mobile network operator in India and the second largest mobile network operator in the world, with over 42.62 crore (426.2 million) subscribers.{{Cite web |date=22 January 2021 |title=RIL Q4 2020–21 Reports |url=https://www.ril.com/getattachment/b2f34577-bf7d-4df0-bbcf-da9ebbc5c8b3/Financial%20performance%20for%20the%20quarter/nine%20months%20ended%2031%20Dec,%202020.aspx |publisher=Reliance industries |access-date=30 January 2021 |archive-date=10 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220310130902/https://www.ril.com/getattachment/b2f34577-bf7d-4df0-bbcf-da9ebbc5c8b3/Financial%20performance%20for%20the%20quarter/nine%20months%20ended%2031%20Dec,%202020.aspx |url-status=live }}

In September 2019, Jio launched a fibre-to-the-home service, offering home broadband, television, and telephone services. {{As of|2020|September}}, Reliance Industries has raised {{INRConvert|1.65|lc|year=2020}} by selling a nearly 33% equity stake in Jio Platforms.{{Cite news |title=Google to invest Rs 33,737 crore for a 7.7 per cent stake in Jio Platforms |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/google-to-invest-rs-33737-crore-for-a-7-7-stake-in-jio-platforms/articleshow/76977018.cms |access-date=15 July 2020 |archive-date=17 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117151147/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/google-to-invest-rs-33737-crore-for-a-7-7-stake-in-jio-platforms/articleshow/76977018.cms |url-status=live }}{{Cite news|date=23 September 2020|title=Reliance Raises ₹ 1.65 Lakh Crore From Stake Sales At Retail, Digital Arms: Key Facts|work=NDTV Profit|url=https://www.ndtv.com/business/reliance-raises-rs-1-65-lakh-crore-from-stake-sales-at-retail-digital-arms-key-facts-2299862|url-status=live|access-date=14 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202135908/https://www.ndtv.com/business/reliance-raises-rs-1-65-lakh-crore-from-stake-sales-at-retail-digital-arms-key-facts-2299862|archive-date=2 December 2020}}

Later, continuing as RIL's telecom subsidiary, Infotel Broadband Services Limited was renamed Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) in January 2013.{{Cite web |url=https://thebrandhopper.com/2020/11/17/brand-reliance-jio-the-history-and-the-historic-launch/ |title=Brand | Reliance Jio - the History and the Historic Launch |date=17 November 2020 |access-date=18 August 2023 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818172053/https://thebrandhopper.com/2020/11/17/brand-reliance-jio-the-history-and-the-historic-launch/ |url-status=live }}

In 2014, Reliance Jio Infocomm, the 4G LTE venture of Reliance Industries (RIL), picked up a stake in Israeli telecom network vendor Airspan Networks. Reliance Jio will also source 4G LTE towers from Airspan to deploy 4G services.{{Cite web |url=https://www.telecomlead.com/4g-lte/reliance-jio-picks-up-stake-in-4g-network-vendor-airspan-52966 |title=Reliance Jio picks up stake in 4G network vendor Airspan |date=12 September 2014 |access-date=18 August 2023 |archive-date=18 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230818183905/https://www.telecomlead.com/4g-lte/reliance-jio-picks-up-stake-in-4g-network-vendor-airspan-52966 |url-status=live }}

In October 2019, Reliance Industries (RI) announced the creation of a wholly-owned subsidiary for its digital businesses, including Jio. In November 2019, the subsidiary was named Jio Platforms. The {{INRConvert|1.08|t}} liability of Jio was transferred to RIL, and in turn, RIL received preferential shares of Jio Platforms.{{cite news |title=RIL to create ₹1.08-lakh-cr digital giant |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ril-to-demerge-rjio-into-a-separate-company/article29800376.ece |access-date=8 May 2020 |work=The Hindu Business Line |archive-date=27 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127031017/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/ril-to-demerge-rjio-into-a-separate-company/article29800376.ece |url-status=live }}{{cite news |title=RIL's new digital unit christened Jio Platforms Ltd |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/rils-new-digital-unit-christened-jio-platforms-ltd/article30113511.ece |access-date=8 May 2020 |work=The Hindu Business Line |archive-date=3 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203193956/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/rils-new-digital-unit-christened-jio-platforms-ltd/article30113511.ece |url-status=live }} According to some observers, the restructuring was done to keep the digital businesses of the group within a debt-free entity.{{Cite web|title=RIL Raises Nearly Rs 50,000 Crore From Jio Platforms Deals With Facebook, Silver Lake|url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/ril-raises-nearly-rs-50000-crore-from-jio-platforms-deals-with-facebook-silver-lake|website=BloombergQuint|date=4 May 2020 |language=en|access-date=8 May 2020|archive-date=24 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201024122908/https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/ril-raises-nearly-rs-50000-crore-from-jio-platforms-deals-with-facebook-silver-lake|url-status=live}}

In April 2020, Facebook acquired a 9.99% stake in Jio Platforms for {{INRconvert|435.74|b}}.{{cite news |title=Facebook to buy 9.99% stake in Reliance Jio platforms for $5.7 billion |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/facebook-to-buy-9-99-stake-in-reliance-jio-platforms-for-5-7-billion/story-GOKZW0Bl3zahYoG9FXrdTN.html |access-date=8 May 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |archive-date=6 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200706140856/https://www.hindustantimes.com/business-news/facebook-to-buy-9-99-stake-in-reliance-jio-platforms-for-5-7-billion/story-GOKZW0Bl3zahYoG9FXrdTN.html |url-status=live }} According to this deal, while Jio Platforms retained {{INRConvert|149.76|b}}, the parent company got the remaining {{INRConvert|285.98|b}} for redeeming the optionally convertible preference shares it held in the subsidiary.

In May 2020, private equity firm Silver Lake Investors obtained a 1.15% stake with a {{INRconvert|56.5|b}} investment in the company.{{cite news |title=Private equity firm Silver Lake to invest Rs 5,655.75 crore in Reliance Jio Platforms |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/reliance-says-silver-lake-to-invest-nearly-750-mln-in-its-digital-arm/articleshow/75526203.cms |access-date=8 May 2020 |work=Economic Times |archive-date=10 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200510203458/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/reliance-says-silver-lake-to-invest-nearly-750-mln-in-its-digital-arm/articleshow/75526203.cms |url-status=live }} However, unlike the previous transaction, Jio Platforms retained the entire investment in this case. General Atlantic then announced that it would invest {{INRconvert|65.988|b}} in Jio Platforms for a 1.34% stake in the company.{{cite news |title=General Atlantic to invest Rs 6,598.38 crore in Jio Platforms |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/general-atlantic-to-invest-rs-6598-38-crore-in-jio-platforms/articleshow/75789024.cms |access-date=27 May 2020 |work=The Economic Times |date=18 May 2020 |archive-date=30 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200730103001/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/general-atlantic-to-invest-rs-6598-38-crore-in-jio-platforms/articleshow/75789024.cms |url-status=live }} American private equity firm KKR acquired a 2.32% stake in Jio Platforms for {{INRconvert|113.67|b}}.{{cite news |last1=Tripathi |first1=Dhirendra |title=KKR to buy 2.32% Jio Platforms stake for ₹11,367 crore |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/kkr-to-buy-2-32-jio-platforms-stake-for-rs-11-367-crore-11590110379299.html |access-date=27 May 2020 |work=Livemint |date=22 May 2020 |language=en |archive-date=5 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200605104841/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/kkr-to-buy-2-32-jio-platforms-stake-for-rs-11-367-crore-11590110379299.html |url-status=live }}

In June 2020, Emirati sovereign fund Mubadala confirmed that it would acquire a 1.85% stake in the company for {{INRconvert|90.936|b}}.{{cite news |title=Mubadala to buy 1.85% stake in Jio Platforms for ₹9093.6 crore |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/mubadala-to-buy-185-stake-in-jio-platforms-for-90936-crore/article31753568.ece |access-date=4 June 2020 |work=The Hindu |archive-date=15 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215011441/https://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/mubadala-to-buy-185-stake-in-jio-platforms-for-90936-crore/article31753568.ece |url-status=live }} Silver Lake increased its stake to 2.08% with an additional {{INRconvert|45.47|b}} investment.{{cite news |title=Second mega Jio deal in a day: Silver Lake to invest additional ₹4,547 crore |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/silver-lake-to-make-an-additional-investment-of-rs-4-547-cr-in-jio-platforms-11591375773983.html |access-date=7 June 2020 |work=Livemint |archive-date=17 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201217192820/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/silver-lake-to-make-an-additional-investment-of-rs-4-547-cr-in-jio-platforms-11591375773983.html |url-status=live }} Abu Dhabi Investment Authority then bought a 1.16% stake in the company for {{INRconvert|56.84|b}}.{{cite news |title=Jio Platforms Sells Rs 5,684-Crore Stake To Abu Dhabi Investment Authority |url=https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/jio-platforms-sells-rs-5684-crore-stake-to-abu-dhabi-investment-authority |access-date=7 June 2020 |work=Bloomberg Quint |archive-date=26 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026135322/https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/jio-platforms-sells-rs-5684-crore-stake-to-abu-dhabi-investment-authority |url-status=live }} On 13 June, TPG took a stake in Jio Platforms of 0.93% worth {{INRConvert|45.468|b}}.{{cite news|title=TPG to invest Rs 4547 cr in Jio Platforms for 0.9% stake; ninth deal by Jio in less than 2 months|url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/technology/tpg-to-invest-rs-4547-cr-in-jio-platforms-for-09-stake-ninth-deal-by-jio-in-less-than-2-months-6132641.htm|access-date=17 July 2020|work=CNBC TV18|archive-date=28 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828221452/https://www.cnbctv18.com/technology/tpg-to-invest-rs-4547-cr-in-jio-platforms-for-09-stake-ninth-deal-by-jio-in-less-than-2-months-6132641.htm|url-status=live}} L Catterton also invested {{INRConvert|18.945|b}} for a 0.39% stake.{{Cite web |title=Security on Stake {{!}} How We Protect Your Personal Information |url=https://stakeapp.in/safe-and-secure-transactions/ |access-date=2025-05-08 |website=stakeapp.in |language=en}}{{cite news|title=Jio-L Catterton deal: After TPG, L Catterton becomes 10th investor in Jio Platforms in historic fundraising by RIL unit|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/jio-l-catterton-deal-after-tpg-l-catterton-becomes-10th-investor-in-jio-platforms-in-historic-fundraising-by-ril-unit-5401251.html|access-date=17 July 2020|work=Money Control|archive-date=1 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201062726/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/jio-l-catterton-deal-after-tpg-l-catterton-becomes-10th-investor-in-jio-platforms-in-historic-fundraising-by-ril-unit-5401251.html|url-status=live}}

In June 2020, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund confirmed that it would acquire a 2.32% stake in the company for {{INRconvert|113.67|b}}.{{cite news |title=Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund to buy 2.32% stake in Jio Platforms for ₹11367 crore |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/jio-pif-deal-jio-platforms-gets-11th-investor-as-saudi-arabias-pif-joins-rush-for-ril-unit-5423201.html/amp |access-date=18 June 2020 |work=Money Control |archive-date=4 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904164612/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/jio-pif-deal-jio-platforms-gets-11th-investor-as-saudi-arabias-pif-joins-rush-for-ril-unit-5423201.html/amp |url-status=live }} In July 2020, Intel confirmed that it would acquire a 0.39% stake in the company for {{INRconvert|18.95|b}}.{{cite news|title=Intel-Jio deal: US semiconductor giant to invest Rs 1,894.5 crore in RIL unit|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/intel-jio-deal-us-semiconductor-giant-to-invest-rs-1894-5-crore-in-ril-unit-5501841.html|access-date=17 July 2020|work=Money Control|archive-date=4 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204173907/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/intel-jio-deal-us-semiconductor-giant-to-invest-rs-1894-5-crore-in-ril-unit-5501841.html|url-status=live}} In July 2020, Qualcomm confirmed that it would acquire a 0.15% stake in the company for {{INRconvert|7.30|b}}.{{cite web|title=RIL hits record high as Qualcomm invests Rs 730 crore in Jio Platforms; m-cap crosses Rs 12 lakh crore|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/stocks/ril-hits-record-high-as-qualcomm-invests-rs-730-crore-in-jio-platforms-m-cap-crosses-rs-12-lakh-crore-5539501.html|access-date=15 July 2020|work=MoneyControl|archive-date=2 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202212212/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/stocks/ril-hits-record-high-as-qualcomm-invests-rs-730-crore-in-jio-platforms-m-cap-crosses-rs-12-lakh-crore-5539501.html|url-status=live}} This was followed by Google's purchase of a 7.7% stake in the company for {{INRconvert|337.37|b}}.{{cite news|title=Google to Invest Rs 33,737 Crore in Jio Platforms for 7.7% Stake, Mukesh Ambani Announces at RIL AGM|url=https://www.news18.com/news/business/google-to-invest-rs-33737-crore-in-jio-platforms-for-7-7-stake-mukesh-ambani-announces-at-ril-agm-2716973.html|access-date=15 July 2020|work=News18|archive-date=18 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201118230426/https://www.news18.com/news/business/google-to-invest-rs-33737-crore-in-jio-platforms-for-7-7-stake-mukesh-ambani-announces-at-ril-agm-2716973.html|url-status=live}}

In June 2021, Jio Platforms unveiled their Android smartphone named JioPhone Next, with plans to launch in India by September 2021.{{Cite web|title=Google and India's Jio Platforms announce JioPhone Next|url=https://techcrunch.com/2021/06/24/google-and-jio-platforms-announce-worlds-cheapest-smartphone-jiophone-next/|access-date=24 June 2021|website=TechCrunch|date=24 June 2021|language=en-US}}{{cite web|title=Jio AI Cloud: Empowering India's Digital Future|url=https://manjeet.info/jio-ai-cloud-empowering-indias-digital-future/|access-date=10 September 2024|work=manjeet.info|date=10 September 2024 }}

In February 2022, Jio Platforms formed a joint venture with satellite operator SES. The newly formed Jio Space Technology Limited will deliver broadband services in India of up to 100 Gbit/s capacity using SES's SES-12 high-throughput geostationary satellite and the O3b mPOWER medium Earth orbit satellite constellation to extend JPL's terrestrial network, enhancing access to digital services in unconnected areas within India and the region. JPL and SES will respectively own 51% and 49% equity stakes in the new company.[https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252513370/Jio-SES-forge-joint-venture-for-satellite-based-broadband-services-across-India Jio and SES forge joint venture for satellite-based broadband services across India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517124154/https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252513370/Jio-SES-forge-joint-venture-for-satellite-based-broadband-services-across-India |date=17 May 2022 }} Computer Weekly. 14 February 2022. Accessed 30 April 2022

In December 2023, Jio Studios decided to back out of producing upcoming Akshay Kumar movies Hera Pheri 3 and Welcome to the Jungle.{{cite web |title=Jio Studios Withdraws Support from |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/entertainment/jio-studios-withdraws-support-from-welcome-to-the-jungle-and-hera-pheri-3-due-to-payment-dispute |website=BruTimes |language=en |access-date=25 December 2023 |archive-date=25 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231225123438/https://www.brutimes.com/news/entertainment/jio-studios-withdraws-support-from-welcome-to-the-jungle-and-hera-pheri-3-due-to-payment-dispute |url-status=live }}

In Reliance's 47th annual general meeting, chairman Mukesh Ambani unveiled the artificial intelligence platform, JIO Brain.{{Cite news |date=29 August 2024 |title=Mukesh Ambani unveils AI brainchild 'Jio Brain' at Reliance AGM; know all about it |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/mukesh-ambani-unveils-ai-brainchild-jiobrain-at-reliance-agm-know-all-about-it/articleshow/112890762.cms?from=mdr |access-date=6 September 2024 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}

Businesses

= Consumer platforms =

  • Jio, telecommunications and broadband services
  • JioMoney, digital currency and payments services{{cite news |date=18 May 2020 |title=Jio Platforms Primed to Play Pivotal Role in Indian Tech Space with Recent Investments |url=https://www.news18.com/news/tech/jio-platforms-primed-to-play-pivotal-role-in-indian-tech-space-with-recent-investments-2625947.html |access-date=27 May 2020 |work=News18 |archive-date=29 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200529020633/https://www.news18.com/news/tech/jio-platforms-primed-to-play-pivotal-role-in-indian-tech-space-with-recent-investments-2625947.html |url-status=live }}
  • JioMart, online grocery delivery services (partnership with Reliance Retail){{cite news |date=18 July 2020 |title=JioMart app makes debut on Google Play Store for Android users |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/jiomart-app-makes-debut-on-google-play-store-for-android-users/articleshow/77025120.cms |access-date=18 July 2020 |work=The Times of India |archive-date=18 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718195559/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/jiomart-app-makes-debut-on-google-play-store-for-android-users/articleshow/77025120.cms |url-status=live }}
  • Jio apps
  • JioTV, live TV streaming app
  • JioSaavn, online music streaming service{{cite news|title=JioSaavn releases multi-platform experience with living search, elevated podcasts, and video experience|url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/music/music-services/200602-jiosaavn-releases-multi-platform-experience|access-date=16 July 2020|work=Radio And Music|date=16 July 2020|archive-date=4 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804163632/http://www.radioandmusic.com/biz/music/music-services/200602-jiosaavn-releases-multi-platform-experience|url-status=live}}
  • JioChat, messaging app{{cite news|title=JioChat messaging app now available on Android, iOS: Here's how to download and use it|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/apps-jiochat-whatsapp-clone-by-jio-in-india-what-is-it-how-to-use-how-to-download-on-android-ios-632943|access-date=16 July 2020|work=India Tv News|date=16 July 2020|archive-date=2 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210102074104/https://www.indiatvnews.com/technology/apps-jiochat-whatsapp-clone-by-jio-in-india-what-is-it-how-to-use-how-to-download-on-android-ios-632943|url-status=live}}
  • JioMeet, video-conferencing platform{{cite news|date=1 May 2020|title=Jio to launch video conferencing platform JioMeet to take on Google Meet, Zoom|language=en|work=Livemint|url=https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-to-launch-video-conferencing-platform-jiomeet-to-take-on-google-meet-zoom-11588324251469.html|access-date=19 June 2020|archive-date=2 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200802161358/https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/jio-to-launch-video-conferencing-platform-jiomeet-to-take-on-google-meet-zoom-11588324251469.html|url-status=live}}
  • JioGamesCloud, Jio's cloud gaming service{{cite news|title=JioGamesCloud Now Available in Beta Phase: Jio's Cloud Gaming Service|url=https://justdailydose.com/reliance-jiogamescloud-now-available-in-beta-phase-jio-cloud-gaming-service|access-date=23 December 2022|work=JustDailyDose|date=23 December 2022|archive-date=25 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225090846/https://justdailydose.com/reliance-jiogamescloud-now-available-in-beta-phase-jio-cloud-gaming-service/|url-status=dead}}
  • JioSphere, web browser{{cite news|title=Jio Browser Launched for Android, Features Support for 8 Indian Languages|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/jio-browser-android-launch-indian-language-support-1973792|access-date=16 July 2020|work=Gadgets360|date=16 July 2020|archive-date=25 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125233640/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/jio-browser-android-launch-indian-language-support-1973792|url-status=live}}
  • JioSwitch, file sharing app{{cite news|title=Jio के इस ऐप से चुटकियों में ट्रांसफर करें फोटो और वीडियो, जानें कैसे करता है काम|url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/tech/jio-switch-app-for-android-and-ios-users-by-which-you-can-transfer-media-files-in-seconds-here-is-how-you-can-use-it-1725076.html|access-date=16 July 2020|work=News18 Hindi|date=16 July 2020|archive-date=16 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716082310/https://hindi.news18.com/news/tech/jio-switch-app-for-android-and-ios-users-by-which-you-can-transfer-media-files-in-seconds-here-is-how-you-can-use-it-1725076.html|url-status=live}}
  • JioNews, newspaper and magazine app{{cite news|date=1 May 2020|title=Reliance Jio launches JioNews, a one-stop platform for newspapers, magazines|language=en|work=Hindustan Times|url=https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/jio-app-update-jionews-app-launched-for-android-ios-story-C6i9DlKcaxBZ4xFHEDgtPM.html|access-date=16 July 2020|archive-date=1 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200901165411/https://tech.hindustantimes.com/tech/news/jio-app-update-jionews-app-launched-for-android-ios-story-C6i9DlKcaxBZ4xFHEDgtPM.html|url-status=live}}
  • JioHome, mobile remote control for Jio set-top box{{cite news|date=16 July 2020|title=Download Jio Home Mobile App for your home remote control|language=en|work=Youth Apps|url=https://www.youthapps.in/2019/09/download-jio-home-mobile-app-for-your-home-remote-control.html?m=1|access-date=16 July 2020|archive-date=22 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200722000041/https://www.youthapps.in/2019/09/download-jio-home-mobile-app-for-your-home-remote-control.html?m=1|url-status=live}}
  • JioGate, apartment security app{{cite news|title=Jio to Launch Apartment Security Service Called Jio Gate, Official Apps Listed Online|url=https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/jio-gate-reliance-apartment-visitor-security-management-upcoming-2094971|access-date=16 July 2020|work=Gadgets360|date=16 July 2020|archive-date=20 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200920151042/https://gadgets.ndtv.com/apps/news/jio-gate-reliance-apartment-visitor-security-management-upcoming-2094971|url-status=live}}
  • JioCloud, cloud storage services{{cite news|title=What is Reliance Jio Cloud Storage in Hindi|url=https://www.techno2hindi.in/2018/10/what-is-reliance-jio-cloud-storage-in-hindi.html|access-date=16 July 2020|work=Techno2hindi|date=16 July 2020|archive-date=26 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126131307/https://www.techno2hindi.in/2018/10/what-is-reliance-jio-cloud-storage-in-hindi.html|url-status=dead}}
  • JioSecurity, security app{{cite news|title=Know about JioSecurity, how to install it on Android device|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/know-jiosecurity-how-install-android-device-1623446-2019-11-28|access-date=16 July 2020|work=India Today|date=16 July 2020|archive-date=16 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200716172420/https://www.indiatoday.in/information/story/know-jiosecurity-how-install-android-device-1623446-2019-11-28|url-status=live}}
  • JioHealthHub, health companion{{cite news|title=Reliance Jio launches new medical and fitness app 'JioHealthHub' for the health conscious|url=https://www.india.com/technology/reliance-jio-launches-new-medical-and-fitness-app-jiohealthhub-for-the-health-conscious-1763282|access-date=16 July 2020|work=India Today|date=16 July 2020|archive-date=18 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200718012856/https://www.india.com/technology/reliance-jio-launches-new-medical-and-fitness-app-jiohealthhub-for-the-health-conscious-1763282/|url-status=live}}
  • JioPOS Lite, Jio recharge commission earning app{{cite news|title=Reliance Jio launches JioPOS Lite app that lets you earn commission on every recharge|url=https://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/reliance-jio-launches-jiopos-lite-app-that-lets-you-earn-commission-on-every-recharge-8247331.html|access-date=15 July 2020|work=Firstpost|date=15 July 2020|archive-date=12 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200812164024/https://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/reliance-jio-launches-jiopos-lite-app-that-lets-you-earn-commission-on-every-recharge-8247331.html|url-status=live}}
  • JioGameslite, online gaming{{cite news|title=Jio Games features announced at Reliance AGM 2019|url=https://www.bgr.in/gaming/jio-games-features-announced-at-reliance-agm-2019-842784|access-date=15 July 2020|work=BGR|date=15 July 2020|archive-date=11 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111213759/https://www.bgr.in/gaming/jio-games-features-announced-at-reliance-agm-2019-842784/|url-status=live}}
  • JioSafe, voice and video calling app{{Cite web |date=18 July 2024 |title=JioSafe App Launched In India For Android And iOS Devices: What Is It, How It Works |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/jiosafe-app-launched-in-india-for-android-and-ios-devices-what-is-it-how-it-works-article-111825153 |access-date=18 July 2024 |website=Times Now |language=en |archive-date=22 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240722143625/https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/jiosafe-app-launched-in-india-for-android-and-ios-devices-what-is-it-how-it-works-article-111825153 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=17 July 2024 |title=What is JioSafe, how is this 5G-only app different from WhatsApp and Signal? |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/jiosafe-5g-only-message-and-calling-app-9459269/ |access-date=18 July 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=18 July 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240718014408/https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/techook/jiosafe-5g-only-message-and-calling-app-9459269/ |url-status=live }}
  • JioGauSamriddhi, IoT enabled cattle and dairy management{{Cite news |last=Lohchab |first=Himanshi |date=8 April 2024 |title=How Reliance Jio's 5G IoT solutions transforming farming practices in India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/how-reliance-jios-5g-iot-solutions-transforming-farming-practices-in-india/articleshow/109137524.cms?from=mdr |access-date=14 August 2024 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}{{Cite web |last=Bharatnet |date=10 April 2024 |title=JioKrishi and JioGauSamriddhi Transforming Farming Practices in India |url=https://bharatnet.in/jiokrishi-and-jiogausamriddhi-transforming-farming-practices-in-india/ |access-date=14 August 2024 |website=Bharatnet |language=en-US}}
  • JioKrishi, agri IoT services{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=Delhi |date=15 September 2021 |title=JioKrishi platform to help Indian farmers take better decision |url=https://www.en.krishakjagat.org/ag-tech-research-news/jiokrishi-platform-to-help-indian-farmers-take-better-decision/ |access-date=14 August 2024 |website=Krishak Jagat |language=en}}
  • JioNews, news aggregator{{Cite web |date=11 April 2019 |title=JioNews mobile app launched for Android and iOS users |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/article/jionews-mobile-app-launched-for-android-and-ios-users/398557 |access-date=24 August 2024 |website=www.timesnownews.com |language=en}}

= Enterprise platforms =

  • JioMeet for Business{{Cite news |title=Reliance Industries launches unlimited free conferencing app JioMeet as competition to Zoom |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/jiomeet-takes-on-zoom-can-support-up-to-100-participants/articleshow/76763423.cms?from=mdr |access-date=19 November 2022 |archive-date=28 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228190556/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/internet/jiomeet-takes-on-zoom-can-support-up-to-100-participants/articleshow/76763423.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}{{Cite magazine|date=9 March 2021|title=Jio launches special JioFiber Business plans for traders and companies, here are all pricing details|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/jio-launches-special-jiofiber-business-plans-for-traders-and-companies-here-are-all-pricing-details-1777371-2021-03-09|access-date=10 March 2021|magazine=India Today|language=en|archive-date=10 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310081826/https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/jio-launches-special-jiofiber-business-plans-for-traders-and-companies-here-are-all-pricing-details-1777371-2021-03-09|url-status=live}}
  • JioGST{{Cite news|title=Reliance Jio rides high on GST, comes out with JioGST starter kit|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/reliance-jio-rides-high-on-gst-comes-out-with-jiogst-starter-kit/articleshow/59472930.cms|access-date=10 March 2021|archive-date=28 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221228190554/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/reliance-jio-rides-high-on-gst-comes-out-with-jiogst-starter-kit/articleshow/59472930.cms|url-status=live}}

=Acquisitions and investments=

{{incomplete list|date=May 2020}}

RIL has acquired or invested in several companies, which are now under Jio Platforms:{{cite news |title=Valuation of Jio's digital business expected to improve, say analysts |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/valuation-of-jio-s-digital-business-expected-to-improve-say-analysts-119103001676_1.html |access-date=8 May 2020 |work=Business Standard |archive-date=26 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200426071157/https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/valuation-of-jio-s-digital-business-expected-to-improve-say-analysts-119103001676_1.html |url-status=live }}

class="wikitable"
Name

! Type

! Amount

! Stake

!Ref

Haptik

| AI-based conversational platform

| $100 million

| 87%

|{{cite news |title=Reliance Jio arm acquires 87% in AI chatbot firm Haptik Infotech |work=Livemint |url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/reliance-jio-arm-acquires-87-in-ai-chatbot-firm-haptik-infotech-1554306574585.html |access-date=3 April 2019 |archive-date=30 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201230103354/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/reliance-jio-arm-acquires-87-in-ai-chatbot-firm-haptik-infotech-1554306574585.html |url-status=live }}

Embibe

| AI-based educational platform

| $180 million

| 72.69%

|{{Cite news |title=RIL completes acquisition of 73% stake in AI firm Embibe |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/ril-completes-acquisition-of-73-stake-in-ai-firm-embibe/articleshow/64562396.cms |access-date=17 November 2022 |archive-date=17 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117095808/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/oil-gas/ril-completes-acquisition-of-73-stake-in-ai-firm-embibe/articleshow/64562396.cms |url-status=live }}

Radisys

| Telecommunication technology

| $75 million

| 100%

|{{cite news |title=RELIANCE INDUSTRIES TO ACQUIRE RADISYS |work=Radisys |url=https://www.radisys.com/press-releases/reliance-industries-acquire-radisys |access-date=16 July 2020 |archive-date=24 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124125856/https://www.radisys.com/press-releases/reliance-industries-acquire-radisys |url-status=live }}

Fynd{{Cite web |agency=TNN |date=5 August 2019 |title=Reliance Industries acquires Google-backed firm Fynd - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ril-acquires-google-backed-startup-fynd/articleshow/70527355.cms |access-date=17 November 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=17 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117090450/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ril-acquires-google-backed-startup-fynd/articleshow/70527355.cms |url-status=live }}

| Internet marketplace platforms, E-commerce

| $15 million

| 87%

|

EasyGov{{cite web | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/ril-to-acquire-easygov-through-subsidiary-reliance-industrial-investments-holdings-119022300470_1.html | title=RIL to acquire Easygov through subsidiary Reliance Industrial Investments & Holdings | date=23 February 2019 | access-date=17 November 2022 | archive-date=17 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117081553/https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/ril-to-acquire-easygov-through-subsidiary-reliance-industrial-investments-holdings-119022300470_1.html | url-status=live }}

| Citizen convenience services

| $10 million

| 83%

|

SankhyaSutra Labs

|Simulation services

|

|83%

|{{cite news |title=To boost e-comm play at bottom, RIL acquires Reverie, EasyGov and Sankhya Sutra Labs |work=Entrackr |url=https://entrackr.com/2019/03/ril-stake-reverie-easygov-sankhya-sutra/ |access-date=4 March 2019 |archive-date=19 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210219122839/https://entrackr.com/2019/03/ril-stake-reverie-easygov-sankhya-sutra/ |url-status=live }}

C-Square

|Pharmaceutical technology platform

|

|82%

|{{Cite web|title=Mukesh Ambani on shopping binge; Reliance buys into 23 firms in 3 years|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/current/corporate/mukesh-ambani-reliance-industries-23-start-ups-ril-future-group-tiktok/story/414468.html|access-date=10 March 2021|website=www.businesstoday.in|date=28 August 2020|archive-date=6 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306015132/https://www.businesstoday.in/current/corporate/mukesh-ambani-reliance-industries-23-start-ups-ril-future-group-tiktok/story/414468.html|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|last=Pathak|first=Kalpana|date=20 August 2020|title=Netmeds deal expands Reliance's healthcare portfolio|url=https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/netmeds-deal-expands-reliance-s-healthcare-portfolio-11597890502411.html|access-date=10 March 2021|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=26 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326041234/https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/netmeds-deal-expands-reliance-s-healthcare-portfolio-11597890502411.html|url-status=live}}

KareXpert

|Digital healthcare platform

|₹10crore

|

|{{Cite web|last=Pathak|first=Kalpana|date=23 May 2018|title=Reliance Industries unit invests Rs10 crore in KareXpert Technologies|url=https://www.livemint.com/Home-Page/qhu2lKWrQqHVFTegT5Q1aI/RIL-subsidiary-invests-Rs10-crore-in-KareXpert-Technologies.html|access-date=10 March 2021|website=mint|language=en|archive-date=1 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301232751/https://www.livemint.com/Home-Page/qhu2lKWrQqHVFTegT5Q1aI/RIL-subsidiary-invests-Rs10-crore-in-KareXpert-Technologies.html|url-status=live}}

Videonetics

|Video surveillance technology

|

|

|{{Cite news|last=Chanchani|first=Madhav|title=Reliance's GenNext ventures backs surveillance solution company Videonetics|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/reliances-gennext-ventures-backs-surveillance-solution-company-videonetics/articleshow/37157298.cms|access-date=10 March 2021|archive-date=20 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420210113/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/software/reliances-gennext-ventures-backs-surveillance-solution-company-videonetics/articleshow/37157298.cms|url-status=live}}

Covacsis Technologies

|IOT

|

|

|{{Cite news|last=Chanchani|first=Madhav|title=Covacsis gets funds from Reliance Industries, Cisco venture capital arms|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/covacsis-gets-funds-from-reliance-industries-cisco-venture-capital-arms/articleshow/35915616.cms?from=mdr|access-date=10 March 2021|archive-date=28 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220428195345/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/covacsis-gets-funds-from-reliance-industries-cisco-venture-capital-arms/articleshow/35915616.cms?from=mdr|url-status=live}}

NEWJ{{Cite news |title=RIL arms acquires substantial stake in media startup NEWJ |work=The Economic Times |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/ril-arms-acquires-substantial-stake-in-media-startup-newj/articleshow/66846553.cms?from=mdr |access-date=17 November 2022 |archive-date=17 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117090455/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/ril-arms-acquires-substantial-stake-in-media-startup-newj/articleshow/66846553.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}

|Media

|₹5crore

|

|{{Cite web|last=Upadhyay|first=Harsh|date=7 September 2019|title=Reliance invests Rs 5 Cr in text-based video media startup NEWJ|url=https://entrackr.com/2019/09/reliance-invests-rs-6-cr-media-startup-newj/|access-date=10 March 2021|website=Entrackr|language=en-US|archive-date=25 June 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625142956/https://entrackr.com/2019/09/reliance-invests-rs-6-cr-media-startup-newj/|url-status=live}}

Two Platforms

|Artificial reality

|

|25%

|{{Cite web|last=Yessar Rosendar|first=Harsh|date=7 September 2019|title=Reliance's Jio Platforms Invests In Deep Tech Startup Two Platforms, Betting On The Metaverse|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/yessarrosendar/2022/02/07/reliances-jio-platforms-invests-in-deep-tech-startup-two-platforms-betting-on-the-metaverse|access-date=4 February 2022|website=Forbes|language=en-US|archive-date=22 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922025018/https://www.forbes.com/sites/yessarrosendar/2022/02/07/reliances-jio-platforms-invests-in-deep-tech-startup-two-platforms-betting-on-the-metaverse/|url-status=live}}

Krikey AI

|AI animation company

|

|

|{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Manish |date=2020-12-02 |title=Jio Platforms backs SF-based AR gaming startup Krikey |url=https://techcrunch.com/2020/12/02/reliance-jio-platforms-backs-sf-based-ar-gaming-startup-krikey/ |access-date=2025-03-06 |website=TechCrunch |language=en-US}}

See also

References

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Further reading

  • {{cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/mukesh-ambani-buys-38-5-in-extramarks-education-111110800130_1.html|title=Mukesh Ambani buys 38.5% in Extramarks Education|date=21 January 2013|access-date=12 October 2023|location=New Delhi|agency=Press Trust of India|work=business-standard.com}}