Jio Platforms Becomes India’s Second Most Valuable Company at Rs 12.5 Lakh Crore Valuation
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Jio Platforms became India’s second most valuable listed company after making a strong stock market debut on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Shares of Jio Platforms – the Reliance Industries subsidiary listed at ₹1,358 apiece on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), a premium of 21.36% over the initial public offering (IPO) issue price of ₹1,119. The listing gave the company a market capitalisation of approximately ₹12.5 lakh crore, placing it behind only its parent, Reliance Industries, and ahead of Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank.
The stock market debut delivered a gain of ₹239 per share for investors who received shares in the IPO. At the opening price, Jio Platforms had a market capitalisation of around ₹12,50,771 crore. The strong debut marked a major milestone for the Reliance Group and made Jio the most valuable listed company in India’s telecommunications sector, overtaking Bharti Airtel.
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According to the market capitalisation figures provided around the time of the listing, Reliance Industries remained India’s largest listed company, with a valuation of approximately ₹15.90 lakh crore. Jio Platforms ranked second at ₹12.50 lakh crore, followed by Bharti Airtel at ₹12.08 lakh crore. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank ranked fourth and fifth, with market capitalisations of approximately ₹10.41 lakh crore and ₹9.79 lakh crore, respectively.
Mcap of Companies before Jio
| Security Name | Close (₹) | Market Capitalization (₹ Cr.) |
|---|---|---|
| Reliance Industries Ltd | 1200.00 | 1623904.65 |
| Bharti Airtel Ltd | 1978.00 | 1234371.11 |
| HDFC Bank Ltd | 680.00 | 1049086.04 |
| ICICI Bank Ltd | 1388.50 | 996931.33 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Ltd | 2500.00 | 904521.88 |
| State Bank of India | 945.10 | 872399.77 |
| Bajaj Finance Ltd | 913.00 | 568429.87 |
| Larsen & Toubro Ltd | 3670.00 | 504953.46 |
| Life Insurance Corporation of India | 386.30 | 488669.32 |
| Infosys Ltd | 1161.95 | 471551.45 |
| National Stock Exchange of India Ltd | 1786.95 | 442270.13 |
| Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd | 442.85 | 440541.92 |
| Hindustan Unilever Ltd | 1820.00 | 427625.61 |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd | 1760.00 | 422273.01 |
| Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone | 1763.70 | 406349.27 |
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