Jio Platforms made a strong stock market debut on Wednesday, October 28. Shares of Reliance Industries’ digital and telecom arm listed at Rs 1,358 on both the NSE and BSE, a premium of 21.36% over the IPO price of Rs 1,119. Around 10:02 am, the stock was trading at Rs 1,359.10 on the NSE, up 21.46% from the issue price.
With this listing, Jio Platforms’ market capitalisation crossed Rs 12.5 lakh crore within minutes of trading. That makes it India’s second most valuable listed company, behind only its parent Reliance Industries and ahead of Bharti Airtel and HDFC Bank.
Jio Platforms Share Price Today: Listing Details
| Listing date | Wednesday, October 28 |
| IPO price | Rs 1,119 per share |
| Listing price (NSE) | Rs 1,358 |
| Listing price (BSE) | Rs 1,358 |
| Listing premium | 21.36% |
| Price at 10:02 am (NSE) | Rs 1,359.10 (up 21.46%) |
| Market cap at listing | Over Rs 12.5 lakh crore |
| Issue size | Rs 30,213 crore (fresh issue) |
| Overall subscription | 22.19 times |
How Much Did Retail Investors Earn Per Lot?
Retail investors had to apply for a minimum of one lot of 12 shares, which cost Rs 13,428 at the upper price band. At the listing price of Rs 1,358, one lot is worth Rs 16,296, a gain of Rs 2,868 per lot. At the 10:02 am price of Rs 1,359.10, the gain per lot rises to about Rs 2,881.
| Lots | Shares | Investment at Rs 1,119 | Value at Rs 1,358 | Listing gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | Rs 13,428 | Rs 16,296 | Rs 2,868 |
| 5 | 60 | Rs 67,140 | Rs 81,480 | Rs 14,340 |
| 14 (retail max) | 168 | Rs 1,87,992 | Rs 2,28,144 | Rs 40,152 |
These are gross gains before brokerage, taxes and other charges. Short-term capital gains tax at 20% applies if shares are sold within 12 months.
Listing Was in Line With the Grey Market
The debut matched market expectations closely. The grey market premium (GMP) on the day before listing stood at around Rs 244, pointing to a listing price near Rs 1,363. The actual listing at Rs 1,358 was only marginally lower.
Brokerage price targets also gave a fair idea of the listing range. Nomura had a target of Rs 1,340 and Motilal Oswal Rs 1,350, both of which the stock crossed at the open. Elara’s target of Rs 1,367 was slightly above the opening price.
India’s Biggest IPO So Far
At Rs 30,213 crore, the Jio Platforms IPO is the largest in India’s history by issue size. The entire issue was a fresh issue of 27 crore shares, with no offer for sale by existing shareholders. It was also Reliance’s first listing in about two decades.
Demand was record-breaking. The issue was fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening on October 21 and closed with bids for over 438 crore shares against 19.75 crore shares on offer. The issue received over one crore applications.
| Investor category | Subscription (times) |
|---|---|
| Qualified institutional buyers (QIB) | 70.55 |
| Non-institutional investors (NII) | 14.09 |
| Shareholders | 7.60 |
| Employees | 2.93 |
| Retail investors | 2.72 |
| Overall | 22.19 |
Before the issue opened, the company raised about Rs 8,110 crore from 212 anchor investors.
Ambani Family at the Listing Ceremony
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The entire Ambani family, including Mukesh Ambani, Nita Ambani, Akash Ambani, Isha Ambani and Anant Ambani, attended the listing ceremony at the National Stock Exchange in Mumbai, where they rang the opening bell.
Anant Ambani opened his address with “gratitude” and said, “Today, Jio is shared with India.” Isha Ambani spoke about the long hours her brother Akash, Jio’s Managing Director, had put into the company and said, “I could not be prouder to be your sister.” Mukesh Ambani appeared visibly emotional while his children spoke. Reliance also carried “Thank you, India” advertisements on the front pages of major newspapers on listing day.
Reliance Industries Share Price on Jio Listing Day
While Jio Platforms rallied, shares of parent Reliance Industries traded slightly lower. Around 9:37 am, RIL was at Rs 1,189.40 on the NSE, down 0.57%. Some profit-booking in a parent company’s shares is common when a subsidiary lists. The broader market also opened weak due to high crude oil prices and a softer rupee. Reliance will announce its September quarter results on Friday, October 30.
Jio Platforms Financials at a Glance
| Period | Total income | Profit after tax |
|---|---|---|
| FY26 (year ended March 31) | Rs 1,49,759 crore | Rs 30,053 crore |
| Quarter ended June 30 | Rs 40,198 crore | Rs 7,764 crore |
Reliance Jio Infocomm, the company’s telecom unit, had 533.3 million customers as of June 30 and carries nearly 60% of India’s mobile data traffic. Of the IPO money, Rs 27,500 crore will go towards repaying debt, which should lower interest costs and support profits going forward.
Should Investors Hold or Sell Jio Platforms Shares?
Most market experts see Jio Platforms as a long-term holding, but advice for allotted investors differs based on their goals.
Dr Ravi Singh, Chief Research Officer at Master Capital Services, said allottees can consider booking partial profits if the stock lists at a significant premium. He added that new investors should avoid chasing the stock at expensive valuations on listing day and wait for the price to settle.
Mahesh M Ojha, VP of Research at Kantilal Chhaganlal Securities, said the listing gain offers a good window for short-term traders, while the company’s compounding potential supports a buy-and-hold approach for long-term investors. Uday Patil of PL Capital called it “a long term bet” that most investors would want in their portfolio.
A balanced approach many traders follow after a strong listing is to sell a part of the allotted shares to lock in gains and hold the rest for the long term. Analysts have flagged competition, heavy capital spending on 5G and AI, and changes to telecom rules on spectrum and licensing fees as key risks to watch.
What to Watch Next
The next big trigger for Jio Platforms will be its first quarterly results as a listed company. Investors will also track Reliance Industries’ Q2 results on October 30, any tariff hikes in the telecom sector, and the company’s plans for home broadband, enterprise services and AI. Daily price movement in the first few weeks after listing may be volatile as short-term investors exit and long-term funds build positions.
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