Jio Platforms IPO draws strong institutional interest before subscription opens
According to reports cited by TradingView, Jio Platforms has gathered about Rs.2.5 lakh crore in commitments ahead of what would be India's largest public offering.
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what happened
Media reports say Jio Platforms has attracted roughly Rs.2.5 lakh crore in commitments before its public issue. Prospective anchor investors reportedly include sovereign wealth funds and large asset managers such as Allianz, BlackRock, GIC, Fidelity and Norway's Government Pension Fund Global.
Domestic names said to be interested include LIC, SBI, ICICI Prudential, HDFC and Kotak Mahindra mutual funds. The offering totals Rs.30,188 crore, with a price band of Rs.1,065 to Rs.1,119 per share. Anchor bidding is scheduled for October 19, and subscription runs from October 21 to October 23. The issue is a fresh issue of up to 27 crore shares with no offer-for-sale component. Reliance Industries shareholders can apply under a quota of up to Rs.2,500 crore, and employees under one of up to Rs.500 crore. Part of the proceeds would go toward prepaying up to Rs.27,500 crore of borrowings at subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm.
why it matters
The deal is a test of investor appetite for large Indian telecom assets. The grey market premium currently stands at +235 rupees, but it has moved within a Rs.87 range over the past 15 sessions, so the figure should be read with caution. For Reliance Industries, the link runs through the shareholder quota and how the proceeds are used.
market impact
Reliance Industries and Indian equities: a large share sale can affect liquidity and investor focus on the group.
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