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Updated: July 09, 2025 14:19
India’s most anticipated public offerings—those of Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd and Reliance Jio Platforms—are now officially on the back burner. According to sources familiar with the matter, Reliance Industries Ltd has deferred both IPOs, citing operational priorities and market timing considerations.
Key Developments At A Glance
- Reliance Retail’s IPO is unlikely before 2027 or 2028, as the company focuses on internal restructuring and profitability across its vast store network
- Reliance Jio Platforms, initially expected to go public in 2025, has postponed its listing with no plans for a debut this year
- The decision reflects a cautious approach amid volatile markets and the desire to avoid overlapping mega-IPOs
- Analysts had previously pegged Jio’s IPO valuation at over USD 100 billion, with Reliance Retail expected to command a similar figure
Strategic Context And Market Implications
- Reliance Retail is addressing operational inefficiencies and store-level profitability before pursuing a public listing
- Jio Platforms continues to expand its 5G and AI infrastructure, including partnerships with Nvidia and global tech firms
- The delay may allow both entities to unlock greater value and investor confidence through improved financial metrics and business clarity
- Investors now expect a staggered listing strategy, with Jio potentially debuting in late 2025 or 2026, and Retail following thereafter
Sources: Reuters, Economic Times, IPO Central, Inventiva, INDmoney, The Hindu Business Line, Times of India, TICE News, Udaipur Mirror, Marksmendaily.com, Moneycontrol, Business Standard, BSE India, NSE Filings, Reliance Industries Ltd regulatory disclosures and investor briefings
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