Akash Ambani

Jio IPO is a landmark for Indian capital markets, says Akash Ambani

Ahead of Jio's IPO, Akash Ambani discusses the company's valuation, governance, telecom tariffs, AI ambitions, satellite broadband plans and opportunities for global expansion

Capex-light strategy: Akash Ambani charts out Jio's growth path to 6G

Outlines mobility, home, international markets as growth levers backed by deep-tech stack

IPO proceeds will make us net-debt-free company: Jio Platforms MD

Industrialist Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of the group, took Reliance Textile Industries, which later became RIL, public in 1977

Jio eyes big share of India's digital economy: Akash Ambani ahead of IPO

Chairman of Reliance Jio Akash Ambani said that Jio Platforms aims to capture a large share of India's $1.4 trillion digital economy by FY31, as it expands AI services in 12 Indian languages

IPO is just the start of Reliance Jio's journey, says Akash Ambani

Akash Ambani said Jio aspires to deliver India's biggest IPO, while satellite broadband, affordable tariffs and wider connectivity will remain central to its growth strategy

Jio completes 10 years of operations, Akash Ambani thanks employees

Reliance Jio has completed 10 years of operations, with chairman Akash Ambani thanking employees for their role in building the telecom company and its digital services

Jio to step up communications game with indigenous satellites: Akash Ambani

After taking the lead in the telecom services segment on the ground, IPO-bound Jio is now looking to step up its game in connectivity from the skies with indigenous communications satellites, Jio Platforms managing director Akash Ambani said on Friday. At present, the satellite communications segment is dominated by foreign companies like Elon Musk-led Starlink and French service provider Eutelsat. "Jio connected India on the ground. Now, we must connect India from the skies. There are still remotest villages, island communities, and border outposts where the Jio network cannot reach. For them, satellite connectivity will be the bridge to the rest of India. Jio is evaluating the development of a sovereign Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation for India," Ambani said. While speaking at the 49th Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited, he said Jio is also partnering with a global constellation for leasing satellite capacity. "We are also partnering with the leading ..

Jio Platforms appoints Akash Ambani as managing director ahead of IPO

Digital services company Jio Platforms has appointed Akash Ambani as managing director of the company ahead of its initial public offering, according to a regulatory filing. Jio Platforms is expected to file draft papers for its Initial Public Offering (IPO) by the end of May or in June. "Akash M Ambani...appointed as managing director of the company, for a period of 5 years with effect from April 9, 2026," the filing dated May 7 said. Ambani has been on the board of Jio Platforms' telecom arm Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJIL) since October 2014. In June 2022 , he was elevated to the position of Chairman of RJIL. During his tenure, Jio achieved the feat of crossing the 100 million subscriber mark in less than six months of its launch in 2016. The company posted profit of over Rs 30,000 crore and revenue of Rs 1.46 lakh crore for fiscal year 2026.

Parminder Singh named CEO of Reliance-Meta AI joint venture REIL

Reliance-Meta AI joint venture REIL names Parminder Singh as CEO to drive enterprise AI capabilities, backed by Meta's technology and Reliance's infrastructure and reach

Wildlife body reverses call to curb animal imports after Ambani zoo probe

Vantara, a 3,500-acre zoo in Gujarat run by the philanthropic arm of the Reliance conglomerate led by Mukesh Ambani and his family, had faced allegations from non-profit and wildlife groups

Look to keep India at forefront of digital revolution: Akash Ambani at IMC

The full value chain of technologies on display at India Mobile Congress (IMC) underscore India's progress from semiconductors to fraud management solutions, and upcoming 6G, Reliance Jio Chairman Akash Ambani said on Wednesday, adding that the company is committed to innovating and ensuring India remains at the forefront of the digital revolution. Ambani said the India Mobile Congress 2025 marks a milestone in showcasing the nation's achievements. "Today we saw the whole value chain...from semiconductors, to fraud management, to 6G, and we look forward to innovating and keeping India at the forefront of the digital revolution," Ambani said on the sidelines of the mega event. Meanwhile, SP Kochhar, Director General of industry body COAI, said IMC inauguration marks a strong beginning for a program rooted in innovation and technological progress. "As the Prime Minister emphasised, India's technological future is in capable hands, with the nation rising strongly as a digital-first ..

Ambani rallies global allies as Reliance faces US-India trade storm

The 68-year-old patriarch, whose processing of discounted Russian oil is at the heart of rapidly fraying US-India ties, needs all the support he can get

JioStar on its path to serve a billion screens, says Akash Ambani

JioStar, the Reliance-Disney venture, races ahead with 600M users and 34% TV share

Reliance AGM highlights: 2026 Jio IPO, AI push with Google, Meta, and more

RIL AGM: Jio Chairman Akash Ambani added that the company has crossed 500 million customers, making it one of the largest telecom operators globally

Waiting to walk out from the Rohit stand, says Akash Ambani in tribute

Akash Ambani congratulated Rohit Sharma, celebrating the journey of a Borivali boy who rose to have a stand named after him at the iconic Wankhede Stadium

Anant Ambani appointed executive director of Reliance Industries for 5 yrs

This move marks Anant Ambani's first executive role at Reliance Industries. He has been leading the group's new energy business since 2022

Reliance Q4 results: Net profit rises 2.4%, declares ₹5.5 dividend

The company has announced a dividend of Rs 5.5 per equity share for FY25

IMC 2024: Satcom takes centre stage as Sunil Mittal says 'buy spectrum'

No auction of satellite spectrum: Telecom minister

Indian data should remain in Indian data centres, says Akash Ambani

Ambani also urged the government to expedite the draft of the 2020 data centre policy

Nita and Akash Ambani join Viacom18 board ahead of Star India merger

The move comes as Viacom18 nears the final phase of its merger with Disney's Star India