Govt tweaks IPO rule, paving way for Ambani’s Jio listing

Indian Government Relaxes Listing Rules, Paving Way for Jio Platforms IPO

The Indian government has announced significant changes to listing rules, clearing the way for billionaire Mukesh Ambani to take Jio Platforms Ltd public via an initial public offering.

Key Changes to Listing Rules:

• Companies with a post-issue market value exceeding ₹5 lakh crore ($54 billion) can now dilute as little as 2.5% in an IPO.
• This marks a reduction from the current minimum of 5%.

Impact on Jio Platforms IPO:

The relaxation in listing rules comes at a crucial time for Jio, which is one of the crown jewels of Reliance Industries Ltd. and owns India’s largest wireless operator.

Jio Platforms Valuation:

Investment bankers have proposed a valuation of up to $170 billion for the company, making it one of the biggest IPOs in Indian history.

Impact on Indian IPO Market:

The relaxation in listing rules may help reignite the Indian IPO market, which has experienced a weak start to the year after a bumper 2025.

Indian IPO Market in 2025:

Companies raised about $22 billion through IPOs in India in 2025, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

About the IPO:

Friday's tweak may pave the way for India's biggest ever IPO, the first listing of a major Reliance unit in almost 20 years.

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