RELIANCE - BACKED JIO PLATFORMS IPO : WILL INVESTORS PREFER JIO SHARES OVER RIL STOCK ? WHAT SHAREHOLDERS SHOULD KNOW

What happened: Jio Platforms' IPO is scheduled to open 21 October and close 23 October 2026, with a price band of ₹1,065 to ₹1,119 per share, raising about ₹30,213 crore through a fresh issue of 27 crore shares. Key numbers: Price band ₹1,065 to ₹1,119 per share. About ₹30,213 crore raised via 27 crore shares. Valuation near $108.3 billion at the upper band. Why it matters: Experts say Jio offers focused telecom and digital exposure while RIL offers diversification, and the listing could give greater visibility into Jio's standalone valuation and influence RIL's holding-company discount. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Jio Platforms' IPO is scheduled to open 21 October and close 23 October 2026, with a price band of ₹1,065 to ₹1,119 per share, raising about ₹30,213 crore through a fresh issue of 27 crore shares.

Experts say Jio offers focused telecom and digital exposure while RIL offers diversification, and the listing could give greater visibility into Jio's standalone valuation and influence RIL's holding-company discount.