Race for Jio IPO bidding: Can you buy RIL shares now to access Rs 2,500 crore shareholder quota?

What happened: Jio Platforms set aside up to Rs 2,500 crore of shares for eligible Reliance Industries shareholders and up to Rs 500 crore for eligible employees in its IPO. The record date is October 14, 2026. Key numbers: Shareholder quota Rs 2,500 crore; employee quota Rs 500 crore; total pool up to Rs 3,000 crore; price band Rs 1,065-1,119 per share; fresh Why it matters: The quota gives eligible RIL shareholders a direct application route to Jio while keeping indirect exposure through RIL. Investors who missed the October 14 eligibility date can only apply in regular IPO categories.

Jio Platforms set aside up to Rs 2,500 crore of shares for eligible Reliance Industries shareholders and up to Rs 500 crore for eligible employees in its IPO. The record date is October 14, 2026.

The quota gives eligible RIL shareholders a direct application route to Jio while keeping indirect exposure through RIL. Investors who missed the October 14 eligibility date can only apply in regular IPO categories.