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Jio's strong market debut boosts confidence in India's IPO pipeline

With 113 companies cleared to list and another 115 having filed draft papers, Jio's debut could encourage large offerings from firms including PhonePe, Flipkart and Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages

Jio listing a new beginning, next decade to focus on AI: Akash Ambani

Jio Platforms' Managing Director Akash Ambani on Wednesday told employees that the company's stock market listing "is not our destination" but "a new beginning," and asserted that its next decade must be about empowering every Indian to realise their potential to the fullest in the age of Artificial Intelligence. The message came on the day Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) made its debut on the Indian stock exchanges. Shares of Jio Platforms, the Reliance Industries-backed digital services company, made a blockbuster debut on Wednesday, surging 21 per cent against the issue price of Rs 1,119 and becoming the second most valuable domestic firm by market capitalisation. In an email to employees, Akash Ambani said the company must now lead the next wave of technological transformation. "From ubiquitous connectivity to digital services, from cloud to artificial intelligence, we must once again lead the next wave of technological transformation - making the world's most advanced technologies

In the wake of Jio's listing, what are India's biggest share offerings?

The National Stock Exchange, Hyundai Motor India, LIC, Paytm and Tata Capital are among the country's biggest IPOs before Jio

Jio's next decade is about AI, cloud and space tech: Akash Ambani

Jio Platforms made a strong market debut as Akash Ambani outlined plans to expand into AI, cloud computing and space-based connectivity over the next decade

Ramayana OTT release date: When and where to watch Ranbir Kapoor's film

Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: Rise of a Legend will debut on JioHotstar after its theatrical run. The film is scheduled to hit the theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026

Street signs: MFs deepen smallcap holdings, IPO momentum set to pick up

Sustained inflows lift MF ownership in smallcaps, while the Jio Platforms and Paras Healthcare IPOs are set to revive primary market activity

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

Jio Platforms IPO: When was it launched and what are its future plans?

Jio Platforms is set to launch its IPO on October 21, marking a major milestone as Reliance's digital arm looks to expand beyond telecom into AI, cloud computing, and digital services

JioHotstar enters Middle East, North Africa in partnership with STARZPLAY

JioHotstar has said it will enter the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in partnership with STARZPLAY, expanding its international footprint. The streaming platform, which has over 500 million active users, had last month said it would enter the UK, Canada and Singapore markets, targeting the South Asian diaspora, as part of its global expansion plans. JioHotstar will be available as a dedicated streaming destination within the STARZPLAY app and website, said a joint statement. "Audiences across MENA will now gain access to new JioHotstar Originals alongside their release in India, with the content offering audio tracks in up to 10 languages, popular television content from JioStar TV channels, blockbuster films and some of the country's biggest reality franchises," it said. The content spans Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Bangla and other languages, with a substantial Malayalam catalogue reflecting the importance of the Malayali audience in the region, the statement ...

Jio Platforms likely to launch IPO on October 21, seeks to raise $3.8 bn

The country's biggest listing to date is Hyundai Motor India's $2.9 billion listing in 2024, while the National Stock Exchange of India made its market debut last month after a $2.3 billion IPO

T-Mobile, Jio launch world's first 5G Standalone roaming connection

Jio customers can roam on T-Mobile's 5G SA network in the US, while T-Mobile customers can access Jio's 5G SA network while travelling in India

Airtel, Jio accuse Vi of blocking mobile number porting: What do rules say?

Airtel and Jio have accused Vi of making it harder for customers to port out. The dispute recalls a 2021 row that led Trai to order telcos to enable port-out SMS on all plans

Jio Platforms plans to kick off investor outreach for its IPO next week

Jio Platforms filed draft documents for the offering on June 19 and received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Aug. 28

JioPC expands beyond JioHome: Check subscription plans and how it works

JioPC lets users access up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage through the cloud on an existing computer, with subscriptions starting at Rs 1,000 for two months

JioTag 2 with Apple Find My, Google Find Hub support launched: Details here

JioTag 2 with support for both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub allows Android and iPhone users to track belongings using their devices' native networks

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.

The Punisher One Last Kill OTT release: When and where to watch in India?

With The Punisher: One Last Kill, a special one-hour featurette centred on Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, Marvel is reviving one of its most fierce anti-heroes

Reliance may offer all new shares in Jio IPO in major U-turn: Report

The u-turn was triggered by some Jio shareholders pushing for a higher price band, while the conglomerate favors a more conservative valuation to avoid listing-day losses for retail investors

Jio IPO may slip to second half of FY27 on geopolitical risks: Report

Reliance Industries' planned listing of its digital arm Jio Platforms could be delayed to the second half of fiscal 2027 due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, CreditSights said on Wednesday. In its commentary on FY26 earnings of India's most valuable company, CreditSights said the management in the earnings call shared that "the Jio IPO was imminent." Earlier market rumors reported that the IPO could come as early as May, with Reliance looking to shed 2.5-3 per cent stake from its existing 67 per cent stake in Jio for close to USD 4 billion (Rs 37,500 crore). "We believe the Mideast conflict may delay Jio's IPO towards the second half of the year," CreditSights, part of the Fitch Group, said. "A Jio IPO will raise cash for debt repayment and capex, and improve Jio's competitiveness against rivals Bharti and Vodafone Idea." Reliance reported 2025-26 (FY26) revenue and EBITDA growth of 10 per cent and 8 per cent year-on-year, respectively, with retail and telecom continuin

Trai asks Jio to end 'discriminatory' tariff plans, sets April 14 deadline

The telecom regulator has asked the Reliance group firm to make all tariff plans uniformly available across platforms to ensure transparency and consumer choice