Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries’ digital arm, has appointed Akash Ambani as managing director for five years starting April 9, 2026. The move was unanimously approved by the board and filed with the MCA. It comes as the company reportedly reworks its IPO route and pricing, with analysts valuing Jio Platforms between $200 billion and $240 billion.
Jio Platforms has appointed Akash Ambani as managing director for five years from April 9, 2026, according to MCA filings. The move comes ahead of an anticipated IPO as the company reportedly revises its public offering structure, weighing options beyond an offer-for-sale amid disagreements on valuation and pricing. Jio Platforms’ latest results show rising profit and revenue.
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Jio Platforms’ IPO plans are reportedly being reshaped, with the public issue now likely to be entirely a fresh issue rather than an offer for sale. The change is linked to disagreements among existing investors over the price band. Back-and-forth could affect retail investors if listing-day performance disappoints, even as discussions with global funds continue.
Reliance Industries is reportedly revamping Jio Platforms’ mega IPO plans after internal and investor disagreements over valuation. The shift comes as stakeholders debate what the company should be priced at before listing. ETtech Top 5 also flags DailyObjects lining up fresh capital, adding to the day’s focus on funding and market appetite.
Reliance Jio Platforms is reportedly shifting its planned Mumbai listing to a “pure fundraising” route, selling a 2.5% stake. The change comes with earlier exit options being dropped, meaning some shareholders may no longer be able to sell during the offering. The move, confirmed by two sources, reshapes how the IPO proceeds and investor access will work.
Reliance Industries’ March-quarter net profit fell 12.6% as pressure in its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business weighed on earnings. Offsetting the drag, consumer-focused arms such as Jio Platforms and Reliance Retail delivered solid performance. Despite the quarterly dip, the company reported record full-year profit and revenue and declared a Rs 6 per share dividend for FY26.
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Jio Platforms’ Q4 FY26 net profit increased 13% to ₹7,935 crore, up from ₹7,023 crore a year earlier, with sequential growth of 4%. Operating revenue rose 12.6% to ₹38,259 crore, aided by subscriber additions, higher ARPU, and digital services. EBITDA grew 18% to ₹20,060 crore as margins expanded by 230 basis points to 52.4%.
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