Reliance Jio IPO: Reliance Jio can file draft papers in May, will be the country’s biggest public offer with a valuation of ₹ 15 lakh crore.

News India Live, Digital Desk: The wait for India’s biggest IPO is about to end. Reliance Industries (RIL) is in the final stages of preparation to list its digital and telecom arm, Jio Platforms, on the stock market. According to Bloomberg and other reports, the company may file DRHP with market regulator SEBI in May 2026. The entire financial data for the financial year 2025-26 will be included in this IPO, so that investors can get a clear idea of ​​the growth rate of the company. Why was there a delay? (Journey from March to May) Earlier Reliance had planned to file the draft paper by the end of March 2026. However, in view of the instability and fluctuations in global markets due to Iran and other geopolitical tensions, the company has slightly extended this deadline. Now with the return of stability in the market, Reliance has started working rapidly on its plan. 5 big things related to IPO Valuation estimation: Global investment banks have estimated the valuation of Jio Platforms at between $ 130 billion to $ 180 billion (about ₹ 11 lakh crore to ₹ 15 lakh crore). Issue size: It is estimated that the company can raise about $ 4 billion (more than ₹ 33,000 crore). Is. This could prove to be the biggest IPO in the history of India so far. OFS (Offer for Sale): This IPO will mainly be ‘Offer for Sale’ (OFS), i.e. Reliance Industries or its existing global investors (like Meta, Google, KKR) will sell some part of their stake. 2.5% stake: As per SEBI rules, companies with a valuation of more than ₹ 5 lakh crore will be offered at least 2.5% stake in the public offer. Big banks involved: For this mega event, Reliance has appointed leading investment banks like Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan as well as domestic banks like Kotak Mahindra and Axis Capital. What is special for investors? Jio Platforms has now become not just a telecom operator, but a huge digital ecosystem. With over 500 million users and rapid expansion of 5G networks, this IPO will be a golden opportunity for global investors to be a part of the Indian digital revolution.