Jio Platforms flags under-16 social media curbs risking data, business
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Jio Platforms, Reliance's digital arm, is concerned that restricting social media for people under 16 could mean less data usage and less business for them.
Right now, India does not have these rules, but Jio flagged the issue in its initial public offer documents filed on Friday, the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP), just in case things change.
Karnataka proposal sparks online protection debate
Other countries are already moving on this: Australia banned under-16s from social media in January 2026, and the UK plans to follow by 2027.
In India, Karnataka proposed similar rules in March 2026, sparking debate about protecting young people online versus how it might impact companies like Jio.