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  • Type
    Generic top-level domain
    Registry
    Reliance Industries
    Operator
    Reliance Industries Limited
    Launched
    Registration term
    1–10 years
    DNSSEC
    Supported
    IDN
    Not supported

    About .ril domain

    .ril is a brand gTLD (generic top-level domain) proposed by Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program. The application was submitted in 2012, with Afilias listed as the proposed registry operator. The application explicitly states the TLD is intended for exclusive use by the Reliance Group as part of its corporate branding strategy, making it a closed, single-registrant namespace.

    Who can register .ril domain

    Registration for .ril domains is not open to the public. According to the applicant's statement, the TLD will be used exclusively for the RIL group of companies. The application specifies that domains under .ril will only be available to registrants within RIL, including during any Sunrise period. There is no provision for third-party or public registration.

    How to register .ril domain

    .ril is a brand TLD allocated for the exclusive use of the applicant, Reliance Industries Limited. Domains will not be sold through commercial registrars. The allocation process is internal to the company, where the registry operator (Afilias, as proposed) would manage the namespace solely for RIL's use. The company plans to move its corporate websites and those of its various business units under this TLD, with the registry fulfilling internal delegation requests.

    Typical uses of .ril domain

    This TLD is designed for exclusive use by Reliance Industries Limited and its group of companies. It will house all corporate websites, including those for different business sectors such as petrochemicals, retail, telecom, and financial services. The primary use case is internal corporate branding and creating a unified, secure online identity for the conglomerate, making it easier for stakeholders to reach official company resources.

    Tips for registering .ril domain

    • This is a closed, single-registrant TLD. Domains will not be available for purchase by the general public or external entities.
    • The registry's operation and any internal domain allocation policies would be determined solely by Reliance Industries Limited.
    • As a brand TLD, its primary purpose is brand protection and consolidation of the company's online presence under a single, trusted namespace.

    Frequently asked questions about .ril domain

    Who operates .ril domain?The registry for .ril domains is Reliance Industries, administered by Reliance Industries Limited.
    Who can register a .ril domain?

    Registration is restricted exclusively to Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and its affiliated group of companies. The applicant's statement confirms the TLD will only be available to RIL registrants. There is no public registration process, and external organizations or individuals cannot apply for a .ril domain name.

    Can I transfer a .ril domain between registrars?

    As a closed, single-registrant TLD, inter-registrar transfers are not applicable for .ril domains. All domains within the namespace are intended to be managed internally by Reliance Industries Limited. The concept of transferring a domain to a different registrar does not apply in this proprietary, brand-only context.

    Can I register a .ril domain if I have a trademark for "RIL"?

    No, trademark ownership does not grant registration rights for this TLD. The namespace is entirely closed for the exclusive use of the brand owner, Reliance Industries Limited. Even during any theoretical Sunrise period, the application indicates eligibility would be limited to RIL itself, not external trademark holders.

    What dispute policies apply to the .ril TLD?

    As a single-registrant, brand TLD, standard public dispute policies like UDRP may not be applicable in the same way. Any disputes would likely be internal matters handled by Reliance Industries Limited. The registry operator would enforce the brand's exclusive use, preventing unauthorized registrations from occurring in the first place.

    Will there be a Sunrise or Landrush period for .ril?

    The application states the TLD will only be available to RIL registrants, "including the Sunrise period." This suggests any Sunrise period would be an internal process for the company to secure its key brand names, not an open period for external trademark owners. A public Landrush phase is not contemplated for this closed namespace.