Jio targets up to $3.2B in record-setting Indian IPO
Jio Platforms plans to raise as much as $3.2 billion in an IPO that could become India’s largest. The Reliance-owned telecom and digital company set a price range of ₹1,065 to ₹1,119 per share for up to 270 million new shares, with subscription scheduled for October 21 to 23. Most proceeds are intended to repay debt as Jio expands beyond telecom.
Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries' digital unit, has set a share price range of ₹1,065–₹1,119 for an offering of up to 270 million new shares. Subscription runs Oct 21–23, with anchor bidding Oct 19. At the top price, the company could be valued near ₹10.3 trillion, or about $108.3 billion. In 2020, investors including Meta and Google backed Jio at a valuation of up to ₹4.91 trillion.
Jio launched in 2016 and now claims over 524 million subscribers, making it India's largest telecom operator. It has moved into broadband, cloud, and digital services. For the June quarter, revenue reached ₹391.7 billion and net profit ₹77.6 billion. The IPO aims to raise up to $3.2 billion, potentially surpassing Hyundai Motor India's 2024 offering. Proceeds include debt repayment and general corporate uses.
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