Jio Platforms Shares Jump in Debut After India's Record IPO
Jio Platforms shares rose 21% in their trading debut after a record $3.18 billion IPO, the largest in India, drawing over 22 times oversubscription from investors.
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what happened
Jio Platforms stock climbed 21% to 1,357 rupees in early trading on Wednesday, following the debut of the telecom arm tied to billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Dow Jones Newswires reports that the company raised more than $3 billion, the biggest initial public offering the country has ever seen.
Demand was intense: the book was covered more than 22 times, and institutional orders exceeded their allocations roughly 70 times over. Pricing landed at the top of guidance, valuing the company near $108 billion. Meanwhile, the Sensex benchmark slipped 1.2%.
why it matters
The strong uptake matters for markets because many large companies have delayed listings amid jittery global sentiment. Analysts at Motilal Oswal and Nomura both opened coverage with buy ratings, citing Jio's leadership in wireless and home broadband and the expected end of heavy 5G spending, which should free up cash.
market impact
Indian equities: strong Jio IPO demand supports listings sentiment, while the Sensex fell 1.2%
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- Jio Platforms Soar After India's Largest-Ever IPO — Dow Jones Newswires, 28 October 2026 at 05:22 UTC
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