Akash Ambani Named Jio Platforms MD Ahead of $133bn IPO

Reliance locks in five-year leadership for Jio Platforms effective April 2026, with Zia Mody joining as independent director. FY26 revenue rose 14.7% to ₹1.72 trillion; net profit hit ₹30,053 crore. Sets governance backdrop for H1 2026 listing at a 13x EV/Ebitda anchor.

— FiledWed, 13 May, 2026, 09:58 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 22:46 IST·Source Mint

What happened

Jio Platforms named Akash Ambani MD for five years effective April 2026, ahead of its $133bn IPO. Zia Mody joins as independent director. FY26 revenue rose

Key facts

  • 524.4 million subscribers
  • $133 billion valuation
  • 13x EV/Ebitda
  • revenue ₹1.72 trillion
  • net profit ₹30,053 crore (+15%)
  • Ebitda ₹76,255 crore (+19%)
  • RIL target ₹1,700

Why this matters

Governance lock-in with Zia Mody as independent director de-risks the $133bn float, signaling a narrowing window to negotiate strategic tie-ups before public-market scrutiny resets terms.