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Reliance Sets Jio IPO for First Half of 2026, Unveils AI Arm at AGM

The move aims to unlock value for Reliance investors by listing a high-scale telecom business built to over 500 million users.

Overview

  • Mukesh Ambani said Jio is preparing to file IPO draft papers with a target to list in the first half of 2026.
  • Jio reported FY25 revenue of ₹1.28 lakh crore and EBITDA of ₹64,170 crore, with a customer base exceeding 500 million.
  • Reliance will form a new AI subsidiary called Reliance Intelligence, with planned partnerships with Google and Meta.
  • The New Energy platform targets an operational launch within four to six quarters, spanning green hydrogen, electrolyzers, batteries, and solar materials, with costs to be lowered via captive green power.
  • Brokerages set near-term RIL price targets around ₹1,650–₹1,750 and flagged holding-company discounts, while outsized IPO size figures circulating are estimates rather than official guidance.