Reliance Jio Denies Telegram Sabotage
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jun 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The market impact is primarily on the telecommunications and social media sectors. Reliance Industries — Jio's denial aims to mitigate reputational damage, while the allegations by Pavel Durov could raise concerns among investors about fair competition and internet infrastructure integrity, potentially affecting investor confidence in companies like Meta Platforms and Reliance Industries — Jio.
Reliance Industries — Jio denied allegations by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov that it was involved in a Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) hijacking incident that disrupted Telegram access for users outside India, including the United Arab Emirates. Durov accused Reliance Industries — Jio of intentional sabotage, linking it to a 'competitive war' due to Meta Platforms' partial ownership of Reliance Industries — Jio and its ownership of Meta Platforms — WhatsApp. Reliance Industries — Jio categorically stated it operates its network according to global best practices. Industry sources suggested the network identifier cited by Durov (AS18101) might belong to Reliance Communications, not Reliance Industries — Jio. This controversy arose in the context of a temporary ban on Telegram in India, ordered by the India — Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology at the recommendation of the India — National Testing Agency, due to alleged circulation of leaked exam papers.
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