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Jio Platforms IPO to raise ₹30,213 crore following record anchor demand

Jio Platforms IPO Reliance Industries Indian stock market anchor investor demand telecom sector

Jio Platforms, the digital and telecom arm of Reliance Industries, is set to launch what is expected to be India’s largest initial public offering (IPO). The company has set a price band of ₹1,065 to ₹1,119 per share for its 270 million new equity shares, aiming to raise approximately ₹30,213 crore at the upper end. The IPO is scheduled to open for public subscription on 21 October and close on 23 October 2026.

The anchor book has seen unprecedented institutional interest, receiving bids exceeding ₹2.5 trillion—more than 30 times the allocated amount. Major participants include global asset managers like BlackRock, Fidelity, and JPMorgan, as well as sovereign wealth funds such as GIC and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Domestically, the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) received the largest allocation, followed by various major mutual funds and pension funds.

The proceeds from the fresh issue are primarily intended to repay debt held by its subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited. Analysts note that the company’s valuation is bolstered by its expansion into cloud computing, AI, and broadband services. If successful, the listing could significantly increase the market capitalization of the Reliance Group, potentially positioning it ahead of the Tata Group in terms of total market value.

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Bharti Airtel · BlackRock · GIC · Jio Platforms · Jio Platforms Limited · Life Insurance Corporation of India · MK Research · Mukesh Ambani · Reliance Industries · Reliance Industries Limited · Reliance Jio Infocomm · Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited

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Explainer: 21 अक्टूबर को खुलेगा Jio IPO, कौन खरीद सकता है; क्या है पूरा प्रोसेस? आसान भाषा में समझें [navbharatlive.com]
Jio Platforms Raises Rs 8,110 Crore From Anchor Investors [www.equitypandit.com]
जियो के आईपीओ के लिए एंकर निवेशकों से आई 2.5 लाख करोड़ की मांग - [navabharat.com]
Reliance Set To Overtake Tata Group: Jio IPO To Make Mukesh Ambani India's Number 1 [www.zoomnews.in]
Jio Platforms IPO Anchor Investors: JIO प्लेटफॉर्म के IPO को बंपर रिस्पॉन्स, ₹8,110 करोड़ के एंकर बुक को मिली 30 गुना से ज्यादा बोलियां [hindi.business-standard.com]
Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani' Jio IPO Draws $26 Billion in Anchor Bids Ahead of India’s Largest Listing [ceoworld.biz]
Jio Platforms' anchor book draws record Rs 2.5 lakh crore in bids ahead of IPO [www.dtnext.in]
W. R. Berkley Reports $446 Million in Third-Quarter Net Income to Common Stockholders [econotimes.com]
A few more things about the Jio Platforms IPO [finshots.in]
जियो ने IPO से पहले एंकर निवेशकों से जुटाए 8,109 करोड़ रुपये [hindi.newsbytesapp.com]
आईपीओ से पहले जियो प्लेटफॉर्म्स ने एंकर निवेशकों को 8109.85 करोड़ रुपये के शेयर आवंटित किए [www.ibc24.in]
Jio IPO 2026: Rs 30,213 Crore Issue Opens October 21; Check Price Band, Lot Size, And Review [news.abplive.com]
Jio IPO: GMP climbs to ₹253; know key risk factors before investing in India’s biggest IPO [www.news9live.com]
Jio Platforms IPO anchor book sees record Rs 2.5 lakh crore demand [newsable.asianetnews.com]
Oversubscribed Jio Platforms’ $3.2bn IPO Draws Heavy Institutional Demand From BlackRock, GIC and Fidelity [www.tekedia.com]
Jio Platforms Raises About ₹8,110 Cr From Anchor Investors [inc42.com]
Jio Platforms IPO: Rs 2.5 lakh crore demand for Rs 8,110 crore anchor book [www.newindianexpress.com]
Jio Platforms IPO, Paras Healthcare Issue To Keep Primary Market Busy In Holiday-Shortened Week [www.news18.com]
Jio IPO Gets a Resounding Thumbs-Up as Brokerages Spot a Digital Growth Powerhouse [www.timesnownews.com]