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How UAE Residents Can Apply for the Jio Platforms IPO
The Jio Platforms IPO opens on Oct 21, with UAE‑based NRIs needing specific accounts and a demat setup to participate.
By Felo News Desk · Published
India’s Jio Platforms is launching what Reuters describes as the country’s largest IPO, opening for subscription on Oct 21. Gulf News explains how residents of the UAE can take part, outlining account requirements, bidding limits and the timeline of the offering.
What happened
The issue aims to raise up to ₹30,213 crore (about $3.2 billion) at a price band of ₹1,065‑₹1,119 per share. Retail bids are capped at ₹2 lakh, with one lot comprising 12 shares costing roughly ₹13,428 (Dh 522). The subscription window closes on Oct 23, allotment is on Oct 26, refunds and share credits on Oct 27, and the shares list on the BSE and NSE on Oct 28.
What the reports add
Gulf News notes that the IPO has no separate NRI quota; NRIs, PIOs and OCI cardholders can bid through NRE or NRO accounts, while UAE residents of other nationalities cannot bid as retail investors. The article also clarifies that NRIs do not need a Portfolio Investment Scheme (PIS) account for the primary bid, though a PIS account is required for secondary market trading.
What was said
Jio chairman Akash Ambani called the issue “a great responsibility for our shareholders,” adding that the listing will start a journey focused on growth and value. Gulf News attributes these remarks to the Jio platform’s announcement.
How it came about
The IPO follows Reliance’s plan to retain a 66.43 % stake in Jio Platforms after the listing. The fresh‑share component of up to ₹27,500 crore will be used to repay debt at Reliance Jio Infocomm. Earlier this week, Felo reported on heightened market optimism surrounding the Jio Platforms IPO, noting foreign institutional investors shifting to marginal buying as the primary‑market week approaches.
Key facts
- Jio Platforms IPO opens for subscription on Oct 21 and closes on Oct 23. (gulfnews.com)
- Retail investors can bid up to ₹2 lakh, with one lot of 12 shares costing about ₹13,428 (Dh 522). (gulfnews.com)
- UAE‑based NRIs must have an NRE or NRO account and an NRI demat account to apply. (gulfnews.com)
- The issue aims to raise up to ₹30,213 crore ($3.2 billion) at ₹1,065‑₹1,119 per share. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Jio IPO Explained: Application Process for UAE-Based Investors”
