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From Dhirubhai Ambani’s Rs 10 crore IPO to Akash Ambani’s Rs 12.5 lakh crore Jio debut: Reliance’s biggest wealth story
Jio Platforms’ Rs 12.5 lakh crore debut marks a new milestone in the Ambani family’s wealth creation journey, tracing Reliance’s evolution from its Rs 10 crore IPO in 1977 to a digital technology giant.
No. 2 on Day 1: How Jio Platforms broke India’s market cap hierarchy in debut trade
Jio Platforms made a blockbuster stock market debut, listing at a 21.3% premium over its IPO price of Rs 1,119 at Rs 1,358 on the BSE. With a market capitalisation of around Rs 12.5 lakh crore, it became India’s second-most valuable listed company after parent Reliance Industries, overtaking Bharti Airtel. The debut also made Jio India’s largest listed telecom company, placing it ahead of major players such as TCS, SBI and Bajaj Finance.
Jio after listing: 5 factors that could drive big returns for long-term investors
Jio Platforms recently debuted on the stock market with a strong initial premium over its IPO price. The company is well-positioned for growth due to its largest subscriber base and potential market expansion. Increased revenue can also result from higher average revenue per user and upcoming tariff hikes. Additionally, Jio's ventures into home broadband, AI, and cloud services present new revenue opportunities.
Jio Platforms shares get 3 Buy calls on Day 1 as Nomura, Motilal and Elara initiate coverage. Check target price
Jio Platforms debuted at a 21.36% premium to its IPO price on Wednesday, while Nomura, Motilal Oswal and Elara Capital initiated coverage with Buy ratings. Brokerages cited telecom leadership, tariff hikes, rising ARPU, digital services and improving cash flow as key growth drivers.
Jio Platforms' post-IPO playbook: What's ahead for No. 2 of Dalal Street?
Reliance Jio Platforms made a blockbuster stock market debut, listing at a 21.4% premium and reaching a $131.5 billion valuation. After India's biggest IPO, investors are watching Jio's next growth engines: tariff hikes, broadband expansion, artificial intelligence, cloud services and stronger cash flows. Can Akash Ambani turn Jio's digital ambitions into sustained earnings and long-term shareholder returns?
Jio Platforms shares to be available under MTF from Day 1. What should investors know?
Jio Platforms made its D-Street debut, listing at a 21% premium over the issue price. Shares of Jio Platforms will be available under the Margin Trading Facility (MTF) from day one. The stock commands a grey market premium of Rs 246-247 over its IPO price of Rs 1,119. The issue was subscribed 22.19 times, while analysts see long-term growth potential in Jio’s telecom leadership and expanding digital businesses.
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Jio Platforms shares list at 21% premium over IPO price. Should investors buy, sell or hold the stock?
JIO Platforms (JPL) Share Price: Jio Platforms made a strong stock market debut, listing at a 21.36% premium over its IPO price of Rs 1,119. The Rs 30,200 crore issue attracted over 1.38 crore applications and was subscribed 22.2 times. Nomura, Motilal Oswal and Elara Capital have initiated coverage with Buy ratings.

Ambani bluechip bet gets bigger: Investors mark 82% of traded Jio shares for holding beyond listing
Jio Platforms saw nearly 82% of its traded volume marked for delivery on debut, with 10.66 crore shares carried into settlement out of 13.02 crore shares traded. The stock listed at a 21.36% premium to its IPO price, while Nomura, Motilal Oswal and Elara Securities initiated coverage with Buy ratings.

Isha Ambani says Jio IPO marks a promise, renews Dhirubhai Ambani’s trust with investors
Isha Ambani described Jio Platforms’ stock market debut as a promise to honour the trust of investors and customers, nearly five decades after Dhirubhai Ambani took Reliance Industries public. Jio’s Rs 30,200-crore IPO attracted over Rs 7 lakh crore in demand, with the stock listing at a 21.3% premium.

Jio Platforms Listing Today: Rs 30,213 crore IPO eyes strong debut on Dalal Street
JIo IPO Listing: In a landmark event, Jio Platforms' shares are set to launch in the stock market today after a historic IPO. The exceptional investor demand is underscored by a strong grey market premium, signaling optimistic initial pricing. Market analysts foresee that Jio's vast subscriber network and future expansion capabilities will drive further interest.

Jio Platforms gets first Buy call! Nomura says ‘disruptor now the leader’; starts coverage with Rs 1,340 target
Shares of Jio Platforms listed at Rs 1,359 on BSE and NSE, a premium of 21% over the IPO price. Nomura set a target price of Rs 1,340, implying 20% upside from the issue price of Rs 1,119. The brokerage cites Jio’s leadership in wireless subscribers, data traffic and home broadband, adding that its listing could support steady tariff hikes and drive monetisation.

Jio’s big-bang listing may give it stock market’s No.2 crown after Reliance Industries
Jio Platforms could overtake Bharti Airtel to become India’s second-largest listed company after its October 28 debut, with a 22% grey market premium implying a market capitalisation of Rs 12.5 lakh crore. Its Rs 30,213-crore IPO drew 22.2 times subscription, while brokerages highlighted growth opportunities in broadband, enterprise technology and AI.

Paras Healthcare shares to list today: Check GMP ahead of debut
The Rs 1,450-crore IPO comprised a fresh issue of 72.15 lakh shares worth Rs 500 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 1.37 crore shares aggregating to Rs 950 crore. The company fixed the price band at Rs 660–693 per share, with a lot size of 21 shares. At the upper end of the price band, retail investors applying for one lot were required to invest a minimum of Rs 14,553.

Jio, Airtel add nearly equal mobile subscribers in September
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel reported similar subscriber gains in September as Reliance Jio added 2.71 million users. Bharti Airtel followed closely by adding 2.69 million subscribers during the same month. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd also grew by 625,633 subscribers while Vodafone Idea recorded an increase of 550,119 users. Overall, India's wireless mobile subscriber base grew by 6.57 million to surpass 1.3 billion for the first time.

Jefferies says Vodafone Idea shares can soar 143% in bull case scenario. 3 reasons why brokerage is upbeat
Jefferies sees a wide risk-reward range for Vodafone Idea, forecasting up to 143% upside in its bull case and 25% downside in its bear case. Network expansion, improving subscriber trends and tariff hikes could support strong revenue and EBITDA growth.

Verizon lifts annual forecasts, signs more than $2 billion AI infrastructure deal with AWS
Verizon is feeling positive about the growth of its wireless subscribers, raising its expectations for postpaid phone additions. The company has entered into a significant partnership with Amazon Web Services, securing an AI infrastructure agreement valued at over $2 billion. In the third quarter, Verizon reported a boost in subscribers that surpassed analyst predictions, though revenue dipped due to decreased device upgrades, as users kept their phones for longer.

Tonbo Imaging shares soar another 17% after a 64% listing pop. Buy, sell or hold the stock?
Tonbo Imaging shares rallied after a strong stock market debut, following heavy demand for its IPO. Investors will track revenue growth, order execution, profitability, working capital and cash flows to assess the defence electronics company’s long-term prospects.

Netflix users are watching less, not opening the app as often
Netflix Inc. has seen a decline in user engagement, with customers opening the app less frequently than before. Although total watch time increased due to new subscribers, individual viewing has decreased significantly during this period. The company is facing challenges such as increased competition and fewer hit productions impacting viewer attraction. In response to these issues, Netflix has made leadership changes to strengthen its content strategy and overall business model.

Netflix’s India push lifts Asia-Pacific revenue to $1.54 billion, with record subscriber additions
In its third-quarter shareholder letter dated October 20, Netflix said revenue in India grew about 18% year on year on a foreign-exchange-neutral basis. View hours in India rose 24%, while view hours per member grew in the low-to-mid single digits. The company credited a slate led by “Lock Upp,” its first daily reality series, along with the scripted show “Musafir Cafe” and “Operation Safed Sagar.”

Jio IPO ends with over 22X oversubscription; QIB portion booked 70 times. Check GMP, other details
Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,213 crore IPO closed with 22.19 times subscription, attracting bids for 428 crore shares. Qualified institutional buyers led demand, subscribing their portion 70 times, while retail investors booked 2.72 times. The IPO’s grey market premium stood at around 21%, ahead of its scheduled October 28 listing.

Jio Platforms IPO creates history: First issue globally to cross 1 crore applications
Jio Platforms has received over 1 crore applications, setting a global record for investor participation ahead of its October 23 closing. The Rs 30,213-crore issue was subscribed 7.49 times by 12:36 pm on Friday, led by strong demand from qualified institutional buyers and non-institutional investors.

Jio IPO closes today: Will it deliver a double-digit listing gain or become a long-term compounder?
Jio Platforms will wrap up its IPO bidding today, setting a new benchmark as India's largest public offering to date. With an overwhelming interest from investors, substantial gains are forecasted when the shares list. Analysts from various brokerages endorse participation, highlighting Jio's robust leadership in the digital market, with growth prospects that cover cloud services and enterprise solutions beyond telecommunications.

Record galore! Jio IPO claims crown for highest QIB demand among India’s 5 largest issues, edges past NSE
Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,213-crore IPO attracted 12.87 times QIB subscription, surpassing NSE’s institutional demand. Overall subscription reached 5.36 times by Day 2, with a strong grey market premium and positive brokerage recommendations.

Jio IPO Day 2: Issue subscribed over 5X; GMP at 22%. Check brokerage views and key details
Jio Platforms' Rs 30,213 crore IPO was subscribed 5.23 times by the end of Day 2, led by strong institutional demand, while the retail portion was subscribed 1.49 times. The issue has a grey market premium of around 22%, as brokerages highlight Jio's telecom leadership and digital growth opportunities.

The Netflix story: Job cuts, exits, sinking stock, and the battle for viewership. A plot twist that isn't on screen
Netflix faces a turbulent chapter as it grapples with stagnant subscriber growth and a notable drop in viewing hours. Recent high-stakes reshuffling in the organisation coincides with challenging Wall Street performance. In its Q3 earnings call, the streaming giant reported the slowest revenue growth in three years, at $12.9 billion.

Jio IPO: Subscribe on day 2? What investors need to know
Jio Platforms’ Rs 30,230-crore IPO received bids worth Rs 95,500 crore on Day 1, with total demand, including anchor investors, reaching Rs 3.45 lakh crore. As the issue enters its second day, brokerages weigh in on its growth prospects, valuation and whether investors should apply now or wait.

Jio IPO Day 1: Issue subscribed 3 times on strong QIB push; retail portion booked 68%. Check GMP
Jio Platforms’ IPO saw strong demand on Day 1, getting booked 3 times overall. The IPO commanded a grey market premium (GMP) of around 23%, while brokerages remained optimistic, citing Jio’s telecom leadership, improving profitability and growth opportunities in broadband and artificial intelligence (AI).

From Dhirubhai to Akash Ambani, Reliance made stocks popular with Indians
Jio Platforms’ IPO is putting the Ambani family’s relationship with India’s retail investors on a new footing, almost five decades after Dhirubhai Ambani took Reliance Textile Industries public in 1977. The Rs 30,213-crore issue was fully subscribed within two hours of opening, but Jio’s long-term success as a listed company will depend on whether it can turn its massive telecom and digital reach into sustained earnings growth and investor returns.

Rs 30,213 crore, 100 minutes, Rs 2.5 lakh crore: How Jio IPO broke 3 records even before listing
Reliance Industries’ Jio Platforms has set new IPO records, with its Rs 30,213 crore issue becoming India’s largest-ever public offering and getting fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening. The IPO surpasses Hyundai Motor India’s Rs 27,870 crore issue in 2024. At the upper end of its Rs 1,065–1,119 price band, Jio Platforms is valued at around Rs 10.3 lakh crore. The issue closes on October 23.
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