From Dhirubhai to Akash Ambani, Reliance made stocks popular with Indians

Jio Platforms IPO is putting the Ambani familys relationship with Indias retail investors on a new footing, almost five decades after Dhirubhai Ambani took Reliance Textile Industries public in 1977. The Rs 30,213-crore issue was fully subscribed within two hours of opening, but Jios long-term success as a listed company will depend on whether it can turn its massive telecom and digital reach into sustained earnings growth and investor returns.

Oct 21, 2026 - 12:00
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From Dhirubhai to Akash Ambani, Reliance made stocks popular with Indians
Jio Platforms IPO is putting the Ambani familys relationship with Indias retail investors on a new footing, almost five decades after Dhirubhai Ambani took Reliance Textile Industries public in 1977. The Rs 30,213-crore issue was fully subscribed within two hours of opening, but Jios long-term success as a listed company will depend on whether it can turn its massive telecom and digital reach into sustained earnings growth and investor returns.

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