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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

Jio Platforms likely to launch IPO on October 21, seeks to raise $3.8 bn
Updated On : 06 Oct 2026 | 12:31 AM IST

Jio IPO likely by Oct end at enterprise valuation of above ₹12 trillion

Digital services major Jio Platforms is likely to get listed by the end of this month at an enterprise valuation of USD 143-146 billion or above Rs 12 lakh crore, sources tracking the development said. Jio Platforms IPO is touted as India's largest public offer at an estimated size of USD 3.8 billion. The company has concluded overseas roadshows and is expected to file final papers with market regulator SEBI for the initial public offering in the week starting October 12, banking and other sources who did not wish to be identified told PTI. "Based on interest received from overseas roadshows, Jio Platforms is likely to list at a base enterprise valuation of USD 143-146 billion or at least Rs 12 lakh crore by end of this month," one of the banking sources said. An email sent to Jio Platforms (JPL) seeking comments based on available information did not elicit any reply. The overseas roadshows held in the US, UK, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore were led by Jio Platforms Managing Dire

Jio IPO likely by Oct end at enterprise valuation of above ₹12 trillion
Updated On : 04 Oct 2026 | 11:41 AM IST

Jio gains 2.4 million mobile users in August, Airtel 2.1 million: TRAI data

Overall, the number of wireless (mobile and Fixed Wireless Access together) subscribers increased to 1,312.25 million at the end of August 2026, a monthly growth rate of 0.46 per cent.

Jio gains 2.4 million mobile users in August, Airtel 2.1 million: TRAI data
Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 11:56 PM IST

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

T-Mobile, Jio launch world's first 5G Standalone roaming connection
Updated On : 21 Sep 2026 | 9:58 PM IST

Looking into Bharti Airtel, Jio's MNP rule violation allegations: Trai

Telecom regulator asks Vi to check matter internally

Looking into Bharti Airtel, Jio's MNP rule violation allegations: Trai
Updated On : 14 Sep 2026 | 11:47 PM IST

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

Airtel, Jio accuse Vi of blocking mobile number porting: What do rules say?
Updated On : 14 Sep 2026 | 12:01 PM IST

As NSE, Jio eye listings, what are India's biggest share offerings?

The offer-for-sale, which does not include any fresh capital being raised, will ​value NSE at close to $46 billion, which would make it the ​country's third-largest IPO

As NSE, Jio eye listings, what are India's biggest share offerings?
Updated On : 11 Sep 2026 | 11:45 AM IST

Jio listing in spotlight as telecom players weigh tariff increases

The average revenue per user (ARPU) of major telcom companies have been on the rise over the last one year without any major headline tariff changes as customers moved to more premium data plans.

Jio listing in spotlight as telecom players weigh tariff increases
Updated On : 10 Sep 2026 | 11:12 PM IST

Jio Payment Solutions launches cross-border payments for Indian exporters

The Jio Financial Services Limited subsidiary said the launch follows authorisation from the RBI to operate as a Payment Aggregator for Cross-Border transactions

Jio Payment Solutions launches cross-border payments for Indian exporters
Updated On : 09 Sep 2026 | 1:24 PM IST

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

Jio Platforms plans to kick off investor outreach for its IPO next week
Updated On : 08 Sep 2026 | 7:34 AM IST

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 completes 10 years of operations, Akash Ambani thanks employees
Updated On : 05 Sep 2026 | 8:39 PM IST

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

JioPC expands beyond JioHome: Check subscription plans and how it works
Updated On : 02 Sep 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Sebi gives green light to Jio Platforms IPO, six other public offers

Jio Platforms' IPO will comprise a fresh issue of up to 270 million shares with a face value of ₹10 each, with the price to be set through book-building

Sebi gives green light to Jio Platforms IPO, six other public offers
Updated On : 28 Aug 2026 | 6:49 PM IST

Airtel adds 2.68 mn mobile users in July, Jio sees 2.44 mn net additions

Bharti Airtel led the industry's July mobile subscriber growth with 26.8 lakh net additions, while India's largest telecom operator Reliance Jio, gained 24.4 lakh new users, sector regulator TRAI's monthly subscription data showed on Friday. Vodafone Idea, too, added mobile users -- its net adds stood at 2.4 lakh for July. State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) posted an increase of 1.68 lakh wireless subscribers during the month. During July 2026, the Indian wireless market expanded by 55.38 lakh mobile subscribers -- its base surged to 128.79 crore by the end of July, up from 128.23 crore from the previous month. "As per the information received from 1,562 operators for the month of July 2026, the total number of broadband subscribers increased from 1087.50 million (108.75 crore) at the end of June 2026 to 1094.48 million (109.44 crore) at the end of July 2026 with a monthly growth rate of 0.64 per cent," the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said in its latest report on

Airtel adds 2.68 mn mobile users in July, Jio sees 2.44 mn net additions
Updated On : 28 Aug 2026 | 6:47 PM IST

Reliance Jio gets tax relief as ITAT deletes ₹11,003 cr disallowance

The dispute centred on ₹11,003 crore in expenses that Jio had capitalised in its books in AY 2019-20 but claimed as revenue expenditure while calculating its taxable income.

Reliance Jio gets tax relief as ITAT deletes ₹11,003 cr disallowance
Updated On : 26 Aug 2026 | 12:10 PM IST

Reliance Jio's tariff plan change likely to set stage for tariff hikes

Jio Prime offers protection against tariff revisions until September 2027, while analysts say the membership structure could indicate an impending headline tariff hike

Reliance Jio's tariff plan change likely to set stage for tariff hikes
Updated On : 18 Aug 2026 | 11:00 PM IST

Jio to relaunch 10-yr-old Prime membership, assures no tariff hike for 1 yr

Within a week of Bharti Airtel removing lower-priced unlimited plans, rival Reliance Jio plans to relaunch its 10-year-old Prime membership plan, which will assure customers of no tariff or plan change for the next year, company sources said on Monday. Jio is also set to enhance benefits under a Rs 299 plan, offering 1.5 GB of data per day, in an attempt to capitalise on the recent discontinuation of unlimited plans offering 1.5 GB of data per day by rival Bharti Airtel. "Jio Prime Membership Programme was originally created as an act of gratitude to Jio's first 100 million customers. It is reintroducing the programme to provide assurance of price guarantee and a range of additional benefits, for Jio's family of over 500 million users," a source said. A query sent to Jio in this regard elicited no reply. The source said Jio Prime will be available to all existing Jio prepaid and postpaid customers for a joining fee of just Rs 300. "Customers on other networks can enrol by porting

Jio to relaunch 10-yr-old Prime membership, assures no tariff hike for 1 yr
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 9:51 PM IST

Jio-BlackRock to launch regular MF plans through distributors in India

Earlier this month Jio Financial Services and BlackRock ‌launched ​the JioBlackRock Nifty ​50 ETF, marking the joint venture's entry into India's fast-growing exchange-traded fund market.

Jio-BlackRock to launch regular MF plans through distributors in India
Updated On : 17 Aug 2026 | 5:16 PM IST

Airtel removes long-validity prepaid plans, keeps headline tariffs steady

The telecom operator has removed several 56- and 60-day prepaid plans as it seeks to move high-data users towards costlier packs and encourage migration to postpaid services

Airtel removes long-validity prepaid plans, keeps headline tariffs steady
Updated On : 12 Aug 2026 | 7:59 PM IST

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

JioTag 2 with Apple Find My, Google Find Hub support launched: Details here
Updated On : 05 Aug 2026 | 10:44 AM IST