Jio Platforms IPO attracts high demand: retail quota exhausted, subscription reached 3.47 times on the second day

The IPO of Jio Platforms, owned by Mukesh Ambani, is open to investors who can apply until October 23. On Wednesday, the opening day, the IPO received a very strong response from investors, making it the fastest-subscribed mega-IPO.

The qualified institutional buyer (QIB) category played the biggest role in this. The IPO was fully subscribed in just 100 minutes, at which point the QIB category had achieved more than triple subscription, and this figure continued to rise. By noon, at 3:30 PM, the category reached a subscription rate of 8.01 times.

Thanks to this rapid full subscription, the Jio Platforms IPO set a historical record and entered the list of the fastest-subscribed mega-IPOs launched in India to date. Previously, the largest IPO in India by issue price was Hyundai Motor India, with a volume of 27,870 crore rupees, but it yielded to Jio in terms of subscription metrics. Furthermore, the reaction to Mukesh Ambani's company IPO was significantly faster compared to the IPOs of Bajaj Housing Finance Limited and LG Electronics India Limited.

Regarding the first-day subscription, by approximately 3:30 PM, the QIB category was subscribed 8.01 times, while the NII category received a 1.41-fold subscription. The retail investor category showed a rate of 0.64 times. Employee quotas were also subscribed at 1.21 times, and shareholder quotas at 1.23 times.

The Jio Platforms IPO attracted funds amounting to 30,213 crore rupees in the primary market. The price band was set at 1065–1119 rupees, and the lot size is 12 shares. This offering does not include an Offer for Sale; instead, 270 million new shares are issued to investors.

The company plans to use up to 27,500 crore rupees of the raised funds to repay or prepay debts of its telecommunications subsidiary, Reliance Jio Infocomm. The remaining amount will be allocated to general corporate purposes.

Jio Platforms, owned by Mukesh Ambani, is preparing to enter the stock market, concluding investors' wait. The Jio IPO will open to retail investors on Wednesday. Details, including the price range and lot size, have already been disclosed, and even before the official IPO launch, it shows strong signs of high earnings in the grey market.

This IPO is the first from Mukesh Ambani's group of companies since Reliance Industries, which occurred a long time ago—after 2008. The Jio IPO has also received significant positive feedback from institutional investors. On Monday, anchor investors placed an order worth 30 times, applying for 2.5 lakh crore rupees for shares valued at 8110 crore rupees.

The Jio Platforms IPO was open to anchor investors on October 19, and it will be available to retail investors starting October 21. Investors can apply within three days, until October 23. The total size of the Jio Platforms IPO is 30,213 crore rupees, making it the largest IPO in the country by offering volume at present. The price range is set between 1065–1119 rupees per share.

An investor can become a partner in the company's future profits after listing by investing just over 13,000 rupees in Mukesh Ambani's IPO. This is because the lot size for retail investors is set at 12 shares. Consequently, the investor must apply for at least this number of shares. When calculated at the upper limit of the price range, the investment in one lot will amount to 13,428 rupees, and retail investors can apply for a maximum of 13 lots.

After the Jio Platforms IPO opens on October 21 and closes on October 23, the allocation of shares among applicants will take place on October 26. October 27 is scheduled for fund refunds and share crediting. The Jio IPO listing on BSE-NSE is planned for October 28. The company has allocated 50 percent of the quota for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB), 15 percent is reserved for NII, and 35 percent is designated for retail investors.

The Jio Platforms IPO has begun signaling to investors the possibility of significant profits even before the official start. Shares are actively traded in the grey market, and according to the GMP analysis of Jio IPO on Tuesday around 13:30, it was trading with a 22% premium. Based on this indicator, the Jio Platform Share listing is predicted at 1366 rupees, which means a potential profit of 247 rupees per share.

Investors are closely watching the upcoming Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Jio Platforms, the digital and telecommunications division of Reliance Industries. Senior employees of Jio Platforms will hold a press conference at 3:30 PM, where additional information regarding the company's IPO is expected to be disclosed.

The company has set the upper price limit for the IPO share at ₹1,119 per share. Investors must apply for a minimum of 12 shares, which costs ₹13,428 when purchasing one lot at the upper limit. Previously, on October 14, the company presented the Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) for the IPO.

During the event, Isha Ambani shared a story related to the beginning of Jio's operations, which spans 16 years.

The proposed Jio Platforms IPO is valued at approximately ₹30,213 crore. After going public, it will become the largest IPO in India to date. Both investors and the stock market are paying attention to this offering. The announcement of the Jio IPO also impacted Reliance Industries' shares, which rose by about 3% on Thursday and entered the list of fastest-growing stocks in the Nifty 50 index.

Alongside the IPO, the company has provided discounts for eligible employees. Eligible qualified employees applying under the employee reserve category will receive a discount of ₹54 on each share. There is a provision to reserve up to ₹500 crore worth of shares for eligible Jio Platforms employees. Furthermore, up to ₹2,500 crore worth of shares is reserved for qualified shareholders of Reliance Industries. Thus, a separate system was organized for qualified employees and shareholders of Reliance Industries for the IPO, in addition to regular investors.

At the opening of the IPO meeting, Uday Kotak from Kotak Mahindra Bank spoke, mentioning the beginnings of Reliance's operations. He noted that Jio transformed mobile communication in India and that Jio has existed for many years. Uday Kotak emphasized that Jio's IPO is a historic moment and represents the largest IPO in the country.

Speaking, Akash Ambani stated that Jio contributed to transforming India into a data-rich nation. He clarified that the company changed India's status from a data-scarce country to a data-abundant country. Akash Ambani stated that Jio's network metrics distinguish it from others. Today, Jio is one of the largest 5G networks outside of China.

Moreover, Akash Ambani added that the company developed its own system to provide customers with higher quality services and experiences they had not previously encountered. Jio has patented 7200 inventions.

In his speech, Akash Ambani stated that Jio's mission is to ensure high-quality service within the concept of a developed India. He noted that by observing Jio, they see people receiving improved connectivity. The company is constantly thinking about how to improve Jio's services. Akash reported that 53 million people trust Jio. The company is a fast-growing digital company, demonstrating an EBITDA margin of 53%. The company's business remains healthy. Since launching the 5G service three years ago, they have the highest number of users today.

During the press conference dedicated to the Jio IPO, Isha Ambani shared the 16-year history of Jio's inception. She recounted that the idea for Jio first arose in 2011. Recounting an interesting incident, she mentioned that while studying at Yale University in the USA, during a vacation when she came to India, she could not upload a college assignment due to slow internet at home. It was then that her brother, Akash Ambani, told her about the idea of digitalization and the founding of the company. She concluded that the company is in a better position now, in 2026.