Jio Chairman Akash Ambani addressed shareholders at Reliance Industries' 49th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 2026, outlining a comprehensive five-point roadmap for the telecom giant's future growth. Ambani stated that Jio's decade-long journey has established a robust foundation, setting the stage for a new phase focused on elevating India's digital capabilities.
Jio's Five Strategic Commitments
The next chapter of Jio's expansion will be powered by these five core commitments:
1. Accelerating Jio True 5G Adoption
Jio aims for its standalone True 5G network to become the bedrock of India's future digital infrastructure. Ambani announced an ambitious target to migrate all subscribers to 5G by 2030, while simultaneously advancing India's leadership in 6G standards development. The company has already reached over 268 million 5G users, adding 77 million in FY26, making it the largest single-country 5G network outside China.
2. Expanding High-Speed Home Broadband
Another key priority is to extend high-speed home broadband to every corner of India. Jio AirFiber continues its rapid adoption, already connecting over 13 million homes. Furthermore, Jio is evaluating the development of a sovereign low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation for India, building ground station infrastructure and partnering with global satellite providers to enhance connectivity.
3. Digitizing Indian Enterprises and Small Businesses
Jio plans to deepen its presence in the enterprise segment by focusing on digitizing Indian enterprises and small businesses. This initiative aims to help businesses leverage digital technologies to improve efficiency, foster growth, and streamline operations across various sectors.
4. Ensuring AI for Everyone, Everywhere
Artificial intelligence is central to Jio's future. Ambani reiterated Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani's vision of making India a global AI leader, committing to integrate AI across Jio's consumer technology platforms. This will deliver smarter, more personalized experiences and make AI accessible to all.
5. Taking India's Technology to the World
The fifth pillar emphasizes expanding India's technological footprint globally. Jio intends to leverage its proprietary deep-tech innovations to strengthen its presence in international markets, showcasing India's technological prowess on a global scale.
Ambani highlighted Jio's impressive scale, noting that its subscriber base has now crossed 524 million, solidifying its position as India's largest telecom operator and the largest 5G subscriber base for any single-country operator outside China. As Jio enters its second decade, these five strategic pillars—5G, AI, broadband, enterprise digitization, and satellite connectivity—are set to drive its next wave of transformative growth.