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Jio Platforms IPO retail portion fully subscribed on second day

Jio Platforms' ₹30,213-crore share sale drew strong demand from big institutions and retail investors, with bidding open until October 23.

Level 3 · Researched 22 Oct 2026 17 reports compared 0 of 9 claims held up · 2 contested 11 knock-on changes traced
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In 30 seconds

  • Jio Platforms' retail investor portion was fully subscribed by 11 a.m. on October 22, the second day.
  • The company plans to raise up to ₹30,213 crore, mostly to repay borrowings at Reliance Jio Infocomm.
  • The exact overall subscription figure is disputed, and the bidding closes on October 23.

Why it matters

The money raised would mostly repay debt at Reliance Jio Infocomm, which could lower interest costs for India's largest telecom operator.

Who it reaches

  • Markets & Investing
  • Saver or investor
  • Investor / trader
  • Companies & Business
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  • Banking & finance professional
See how, step by step ↓
₹30,213 crore Amount Jio Platforms plans to raise
9.42 times Subscription by qualified institutional buyers
October 23 Last day of bidding
₹1,065–₹1,119 Price band per share (single source)

What it sets off

Who made the decision, why they say they did it, and every change it leads to for real people, step by step. Each step says how we know it. Tap any card for the reasoning and the source.

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2026-10-22Jio Platforms Ltd launched a ₹30,213-crore IPO open until October 23

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How it unfolded

The whole developing story →
  1. 19 Oct Jio raised about ₹8,110 crore from 212 anchor investors at ₹1,119 per share (single source).
  2. 21 Oct The IPO opened for bidding.
  3. 22 Oct The retail investor portion was fully subscribed by 11 a.m. on the second day.
  4. 23 Oct Bidding is scheduled to close.

What we checked

0 held up · 2 contested · 7 open or from one source

DisputedThe overall Jio Platforms IPO was subscribed 3.47 times at 11:00 a.m. on Day 2, October 22, 2026.The evidence available does not settle the headline figure: three established-tier reports from HDFC Sky consistently give 3.48x at 11:00 a.m. on Day 2 (October 22, 2026), contradicting the claimed 3.47x, while the item notes other reports citing 3.65x. With credible sources in conflict and no primary source (e.g., exchange/NSE bid data) in evidence, the exact overall subscription figure remains contested.
DisputedJio Platforms' ₹30,213-crore IPO was fully subscribed within 100 minutes on its opening day, October 21, 2026, making it the fastest-subscribed mega public issue in India.The 100-minute full-subscription claim is supported by multiple established-tier reports citing exchange data, but the 'fastest-subscribed mega issue' superlative is contradicted by the same source, which says Reliance Power's 2008 IPO was fully subscribed within one minute. The evidence therefore supports the 100-minute figure but conflicts on the record claim, and the comparison set (Hyundai, Bajaj Housing, LG Electronics) is inconsistent across reports.
Single sourceThe shareholders' portion was subscribed 2.06 times and the employees' quota saw 1.61 times subscription.
Single sourceJio raised around Rs 8,110 crore from 212 anchor investors on October 19 at Rs 1,119 apiece.
Single sourceMoody's Ratings said the IPO was credit positive for Reliance Industries because proceeds would reduce debt and servicing costs at Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd.
Single sourceThe retail investor portion received bids equivalent to 1.03 times the shares reserved for the category.
Single sourceThe price band is ₹1,065 to ₹1,119 per share, with a lot size of 12 shares.
Single sourceThe minimum retail investment at the upper end of the price band is ₹13,428.
The full story4 questions answered

Jio Platforms opened its ₹30,213-crore share sale on October 21, 2026. The retail investor portion was fully subscribed by 11 a.m. on October 22. Qualified institutional buyers led demand at 9.42 times their reserved portion. The overall subscription figure is disputed: reports give 3.47, 3.48 and 3.65 times. Most of the money raised is earmarked to repay borrowings at Reliance Jio Infocomm. Bidding remains open until October 23, 2026. Reports disagree on the overall subscription figure at 11 a.m. on October 22.

What was the overall subscription figure at 11 a.m. on the second day?

Reports give 3.47, 3.48 and 3.65 times, so the exact figure is disputed.

What will the ₹30,213 crore be used for?

Up to ₹27,500 crore is earmarked to repay borrowings at Reliance Jio Infocomm, with the rest for general corporate purposes.

Was the IPO fully subscribed within 100 minutes, and is it the fastest mega issue?

Reports support the 100-minute figure, but the 'fastest' claim is disputed because Reliance Power's 2008 IPO was fully subscribed in one minute.

What is the grey market premium and how does the valuation compare with peers?

Grey market quotes suggest a premium of about 22%, and analysts compare Jio's valuation with Bharti Airtel's.

Still unknown5
  • What is the post-IPO shareholding structure, and what happens to existing investors like Meta and Google?
  • What are the allotment and listing dates, and on which exchanges will the shares list?
  • What are the key financials and risks disclosed in the company's offer document?
  • How does this IPO compare in size and speed with recent large Indian IPOs like LIC and Hyundai India?
  • What is the shareholding and corporate structure of Jio Platforms after the IPO — how much does Reliance Industries retain, and what happens to existing investors (e.g., Meta, Google, sovereign funds) and the pre-IPO cap table?
Who reported it17 reports
People and photos10 names
Image: ETV Bharat National
Image: HDFC sky
Image: Inc42 Media
Image: HDFC Sky
Terms explained8
IPO
Initial public offering: the first sale of a company's shares to the public.
retail individual investors
Ordinary individual investors who buy small amounts of shares.
qualified institutional buyers
Large professional investors such as mutual funds and insurance companies.
subscription
The number of shares investors bid for compared with the number offered.
anchor investors
Large investors who buy shares before the IPO opens to the public.
grey market premium
The unofficial price above the offer price that traders expect at listing.
price band
The range of prices at which investors can bid for shares.
Reliance Jio Infocomm
The telecom arm of Reliance Industries, whose borrowings the IPO proceeds will repay.
How we made this

We read 17 sources, checked 9 claims and answered 4 questions. Every underlined line links to what it rests on. Impact steps marked "Our reasoning" are not stated by any source; see how we reason.

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