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Jio Platforms Initial Public Offering Oversubscribed by Institutional Investors in Less Than Two Hours

The Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Jio Platforms was subscribed in the Qualified Institutional Buyer (QIB) category just two hours after opening on Wednesday, indicating high demand from institutional investors.

However, demand in the non-institutional and retail investor categories was lower than expected. According to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) at 12:50, the QIB category was subscribed 4.86 times, while the NII and retail investor categories were subscribed at 0.61 and 0.46, respectively.

The IPO opened on October 21 and will close on October 23. Jio Platforms plans to raise ₹30,213 crore through this offering, with the share price set in the range of ₹1,065 to ₹1,119.

This offering is one of the largest public offerings in India, surpassing the Hyundai Motor India issuance of ₹27,870 crore in 2024. At the upper limit of the IPO price, Jio Platforms is valued at approximately $108 billion.

The offering represents a fresh issue of up to 27 crore shares, and the absence of an existing shareholder selling component means that current owners do not plan to sell their stakes.

On Monday, the company allocated shares worth about ₹8,110 crore to 212 anchor investors at a price of ₹1,119 per share. Anchor allocation applications exceeded ₹2.5 lakh crore, more than 30 times the available volume.

Managing Director Akash Ambani stated on Tuesday that Jio Platforms expects its ambitions in technology, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to drive growth beyond telecommunications, positioning the Reliance Industries division as a technology company ahead of India's largest IPO in history.

Ambani noted in an interview with PTI: 'In Jio, there is no choice: the network is our technology.' He emphasized the presence of its own 5G core platform, cloud radio access network, and software platform serving 533.3 million customers.

He added: 'Connectivity was the first product we built on this platform. We are now building digital services, AI, and cloud technologies on top of it.' The IPO takes place against the backdrop of investors assessing whether the country's largest telecom operator can convert its vast customer base into higher-margin revenue from digital services, enterprise technologies, and AI, as subscriber growth becomes a less potent driver of expansion.

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Detailed information on 10 questions related to Jio's IPO from Reliance Industries

The digital and telecommunications company Jio Platforms, owned by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, is preparing for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). This offering is set to be the largest in the country's history, with a size exceeding 30,000 crore rupees. All details have been published, and active discussions are underway among investors. Therefore, it is crucial for investors to know all the specifics, including the price band, lot size, and employee discounts.

When will the Jio IPO take place?

For investors awaiting the Jio Platforms IPO from Mukesh Ambani's company, the answer to the first question is that the IPO will open to anchor investors on October 19. For retail investors, it will be available starting October 21, and applications can be submitted for three days, until October 23.

What is the size and price band?

The company has announced the size of the offering and the price band. Through the Jio Platforms IPO, the company plans to raise 30,213 crore rupees in the primary market. According to the offering size, this will be the largest IPO in the country to date. As for the price band, it is set at 1065–1119 rupees per share.

Is the Jio IPO the largest offering in the country?

The size of the Jio Platforms IPO is 30,213 crore rupees at the upper end of the price band, which unequivocally makes it the largest IPO in the country's history. Previously, Hyundai Motor India (27,870 crore rupees), NSE IPO (22,569 crore rupees), LIC IPO (20,557 crore rupees), and Paytm IPO (18,300 crore rupees) were listed on the stock market.

How many shares will the company issue?

Reviewing the details of the Jio Platforms IPO shows that within this offering, Mukesh Ambani's company will issue only 270 million new shares to investors. The face value of these shares is 10 rupees. The Jio IPO is a book-built issue.

How much money must investors invest?

Now, the most important question is how much money investors must invest in the Jio IPO. The company has set the lot size for retail investors at 12 shares. This means an investor must apply for at least this number of shares. Calculating based on the upper end of the price band, one lot will cost the investor 13,428 rupees. Retail investors can apply for a maximum of 13 lots.

Is there a quota for Jio-Reliance employees and shareholders?

The Jio IPO includes a reserved quota for company employees, and participating in the offering grants them a significant discount. According to the DRHP, the company offers employees a discount of 54 rupees per share. Thus, while the upper limit for retail investors is 119 rupees, for employees, it will be 1065 rupees. Additionally, there is a reserved quota for Reliance Industries shareholders.

When will the listing happen on the stock market?

After the opening on October 21 and closing on October 23, the allotment of shares to applicants will take place on October 26, and the date for fund refund and share credit is set for October 27. The Jio IPO listing itself on BSE-NSE is scheduled for October 28.

What profit can this IPO bring?

Signals regarding potential profits from the Jio Platforms IPO show positive momentum even before its opening. On Thursday, during the stock market closing, the GMP for the Jio IPO was around 20 percent. Based on the Jio GMP, a return of 218 rupees per share is currently projected.

What is the quota for retail investors?

Within the Jio Platforms IPO, the company has allocated 50 percent of the quota for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) and 15 percent for NII. As for the retail investor quota, it is set at 35 percent.

How long has Ambani's company been issuing an IPO?

This group's IPO after Reliance Industries by Mukesh Ambani comes after a long time. No company from the Reliance group has gone public for listing on the stock exchange since 2008.

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