Overview

• Ambani said Jio is preparing to file its IPO papers with an intended listing by the first half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
• Investors continue to seek clarity on a separate timeline for a Reliance Retail listing.
• Ambani outlined a shift to a deep‑tech operating model with AI-native initiatives across Reliance businesses.
• Jio’s expansion strategy includes accelerating home broadband through AirFiber and fiber, with prior disclosures expressing confidence in reaching 100 million homes.
• The update comes after a strong Q1 FY26, where profit was lifted by the Asian Paints stake sale, as leading brokerages reiterated positive outlooks tied to IPOs, AI, retail growth and O2C performance.