The Jio Platforms IPO on Day 1 saw strong institutional participation for the Jio Platforms of Reliance Industries by 10:50 AM on October 21, 2026, the subscription rate for the public issue was 1.02 times. The bidding by qualified institutional buyers (QIBs) dominated while participation by retail and non-institutional investors remained relatively low.

Key Highlights

• Jio Platforms IPO subscription crossed 1.02 times by 10:50 AM, led by strong qualified institutional buyer demand.

• Jio IPO GMP reportedly reached Rs 276, suggesting an indicative 25% premium over the upper issue price.

The company has set a target to raise Rs 30,213 crore through the IPO, which will be India's biggest IPO by issue size. The opening date for the issue is October 21 and it will close on October 23, 2026. The price range has been set at Rs 1,065 to 1,119 per share. On the first day of the week, the grey market premium (GMP) of Jio Platforms was estimated at Rs 276 per share, though it can change, market reports said. 

Jio Platforms IPO Day 1 Subscription Status

As of 10:50 AM, the Jio Platforms IPO had been subscribed 1.02 times overall, according to the live figures provided.

The QIB category was the biggest contributor of demand, and the number of bids was higher than the number of shares allocated to the category of institutional investors. The percentage of retail and non-institutional participation is still less than the reserved percentage at the time of the update.

Jio IPO GMP Today and Listing Price Prediction

Jio Platforms IPO was reportedly commanding at a grey market premium of approximately Rs 276 on October 21. This suggests an indicative listing price of around Rs 1,395, which is about 25% premium at the upper end of the price band of Rs 1,119.

The premium in the grey market, however, is not official and does not ensure the real listing price or investor returns. Prior to investment, investors should take into account the financial performance and valuation and business outlook of the company and the market sentiment.

Jio Platforms IPO Price Band, Issue Size and Lot Size

Jio Platforms has slated its price band at Rs 1119 per share to Rs 1065 per share. As per the details of the issue, the offering will consist of about 27 crore fresh equity shares and will have no offer-for-sale component. 

Retail investors are required to opt for a minimum lot of 12 shares for the application. For the upper price band, the minimum investment amount is Rs 13,428 (excluding applicable charges).

Should You Subscribe to the Jio Platforms IPO?

Domestic brokerage Motilal Oswal has advised investors to subscribe to its issue for both listing gains and long term holding, attributing the growth opportunities to Jio's market leadership and broadband, enterprise technology and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives.

The brokerage has also noted average revenue per user (ARPU) growth, possible tariffs and monetisation of digital services as key areas of focus. Shriram Research has cited valuation and growth opportunities such as broadband adoption and enterprise technology opportunities as an explanation.

Investors must consider these growth factors alongside valuation risks, execution issues and uncertainty to valuation gains on listing. The investment recommendations given by the brokerage firms are not a guarantee of returns.

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Jio Platforms IPO Allotment and Listing Dates

The Jio Platforms IPO could close on October 23. As per the IPO details, the allotment is expected to get finalized by 26th October and the shares are proposed for listing on the BSE and NSE on 28th October, 2026. 

Investors should refer to official exchange and registrar announcements for accurate allotment confirmation and listing details as soon as they are announced.