At the Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 29, 2025, Chairman Mukesh Ambani highlighted five significant achievements of Jio, reflecting its transformative impact on India's digital landscape. These accomplishments, once considered unimaginable, have redefined how Indians communicate, access information, and participate in the digital economy. Furthermore, Ambani outlined Jio's ambitious future plans, emphasizing its role in the AI revolution and global expansion.
One of Jio's most disruptive achievements was making voice calls free across India. This move eliminated the cost barrier to communication, enabling millions to connect and communicate freely, regardless of location. By removing these financial constraints, Jio democratized access to essential communication services. Jio initially provided this service using the Jio4GVoice app (now JioCall) which allowed users to make calls over the internet, even on phones that did not support VoLTE.
Jio revolutionized how Indians consume digital content and conduct financial transactions. It fostered a culture of watching videos on mobile devices and facilitated the widespread adoption of digital payments. By providing affordable data and accessible platforms, Jio empowered ordinary Indians to embrace digital technologies in their daily lives.
Jio played a crucial role in establishing India's Digital Public Infrastructure. By laying the groundwork for initiatives like Aadhaar, UPI, Jan Dhan, and Direct Bank Transfer, Jio facilitated seamless and efficient delivery of services to citizens. This infrastructure has empowered a new generation with access to essential services and opportunities.
Furthermore, Jio has been instrumental in the creation of India's booming startup ecosystem. By providing affordable and reliable connectivity, Jio enabled the rise of the world's third-largest startup ecosystem, supporting over 100 unicorns. This has fostered innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation across the country.
Jio's nationwide 5G rollout, recognized as the fastest globally, has laid a strong foundation for the AI revolution in India. This advanced network infrastructure provides the speed and bandwidth necessary for AI applications to thrive. Jio plans to connect all schools, hospitals, enterprises, and homes with AI, particularly in the northeastern states, with a planned investment of ₹75,000 crore in the region. Jio's commitment to AI is further emphasized by the motto "AI Everywhere for Everyone".
Looking ahead, Jio has set ambitious goals, including expanding its operations outside India, taking its homegrown technology to the world. Akash Ambani stated that Jio's innovative technologies are ready to be deployed globally to solve global challenges, creating value for partners and shareholders. Moreover, Jio is making arrangements to file for an IPO, aiming to list by the first half of 2026, subject to necessary approvals. This IPO aims to demonstrate Jio's capability of creating value on par with its global counterparts and will be an attractive opportunity for investors.
In his address, Ambani also touched upon clean energy, genomics, and AI as key growth drivers for Reliance Industries. The company is integrating next-generation technologies across its various verticals, including retail, telecom, energy and entertainment. Jio's journey is progressing beyond India, with plans to digitize every Indian business and enterprise with simple, scalable, and secure platforms. Jio's transformation into a Deep Tech company is now unmistakable.
With over 500 million customers, Jio has become an integral part of India's digital landscape. The company's focus remains on serving customers, connecting the unconnected, and empowering every citizen with technology. As Jio embarks on its next phase of growth, it is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping India's future as an AI-native digital economy.
