Jio Platforms IPO 2026 Set to Open on October 21 With Major Share Reservations

Reliance Industries’ digital services arm has set its IPO subscription dates, with dedicated share reservations for eligible employees and Reliance shareholders.

Jio Platforms IPO 2026 is moving closer to its public offering, with the company announcing that its initial public offering will open for subscription on October 21 and close on October 23, 2026. The announcement marks an important step for the digital services subsidiary of Reliance Industries as it prepares to enter the public market.

According to a regulatory filing dated October 14, Jio Platforms has filed its Red Herring Prospectus (RHP) with the Registrar of Companies, Gujarat, at Ahmedabad. The filing outlines the proposed share issue and key dates that prospective investors will need to follow.

Jio Platforms IPO Sets Key Dates for Investors

The company’s IPO will comprise a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares, each carrying a face value of ₹10. The offering will begin with bidding by anchor investors on October 19, ahead of the three-day public subscription window.

The key dates for the offering are:

• Anchor investor bidding: October 19, 2026

• IPO opens: October 21, 2026

• IPO closes: October 23, 2026

These dates give investors a clear timeline to follow as they assess the proposed offering and review the details in the company’s prospectus. The proposed offering includes dedicated reservations for certain groups connected to the company and its parent.

Jio Platforms has reserved shares worth up to ₹500 crore for eligible employees. A separate reservation of up to ₹2,500 crore has been set aside for eligible shareholders of Reliance Industries.

The shareholder reservation applies to eligible individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) holding public equity shares of Reliance Industries as of October 14, 2026, subject to the applicable eligibility requirements.

These provisions provide eligible investors with a designated portion of the offering, although the final allotment will depend on the applicable terms and demand.

For readers following major developments in India's capital markets, CIO Bulletin will continue to track the Jio Platforms IPO and its implications for investors and the wider digital economy.

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