New Delhi: Reliance Jio, the telecom and digital arm of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), continued its strong growth momentum in the second quarter of FY2025-26, surpassing the 500 million subscriber mark and posting a rise in average revenue per user (ARPU) to ₹211.4.
As per the company’s Q2 consolidated report, Jio’s total subscriber base reached 506.4 million as of September 2025, reflecting a year-on-year (YoY) increase of 27.6 million users. The growth was driven by robust performance across mobility and home broadband segments, supported by its advanced 5G network and expanding JioAirFiber services.
Jio’s ARPU increased 8.4% YoY, up from ₹195.1 in September 2024 to ₹211.4 in September 2025, indicating higher customer engagement and stronger adoption of digital services.
“Jio has proudly served over 500 million subscribers in just nine years and has become an integral part of their daily lives,” said Akash M Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited. He added that the company remains focused on enhancing digital inclusion through affordable, high-speed connectivity.
Mukesh D Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director, Reliance Industries Limited, noted that the digital services business continues to scale rapidly, supported by strong subscriber additions in both mobility and home segments, driven by Jio’s leadership in technology and network infrastructure.
JioAirFiber’s rollout gained significant traction, connecting over one million new homes each month, and now serves 9.5 million subscribers, consolidating its position as a global leader in fixed wireless broadband.
Operationally, total data traffic surged 29.8% YoY to over 58 billion GB, with 5G accounting for more than half of total wireless usage. Voice traffic also grew 5.6%, reaching 1.5 trillion minutes during the quarter.
Reflecting its operational strength, Jio’s EBITDA increased 17.7% YoY to ₹18,757 crore, while profit after tax (PAT) rose 12.8% to ₹7,379 crore. The EBITDA margin improved by 140 basis points to 51.6%, underscoring sustained profitability in a highly competitive telecom market.
