Brokerages see up to 28% upside in Reliance after Jio IPO filing

At its 49th AGM, Reliance detailed growth across telecom, retail, AI and clean energy, plus Jio's SEBI IPO filing targeting an end-2026 listing. Jefferies, Nomura and Motilal reiterate Buy with targets of Rs 1,640-1,675, implying 23.5%-28% upside. Jio valued at Rs 11-12 trillion with 524M+ subscribers.

— FiledThu, 16 Jul, 2026, 05:32 IST·First seen Thu, 16 Jul, 2026, 05:31 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Reliance Industries · At its 49th AGM, Reliance detailed growth across telecom, retail, AI and clean energy, plus Jio's SEBI IPO filing targeting an end-2026

Key facts

  • TP Rs 1,675 (28% upside)
  • TP Rs 1,640 (23.5%)
  • TP Rs 1,655 (26%)
  • Jio 270M shares
  • 2.9% dilution
  • Jio valuation Rs 11-12 trillion
  • 524M+ subscribers
  • FY26 revenue Rs 1,468.9B
  • EBITDA Rs 762.6B
  • listing by end-2026

Why this matters

Jio's Rs 11-12 trillion valuation with 524M+ subscribers sets a benchmark for conglomerate value-unlock via subsidiary listings.

What to watch

  • SEBI approval milestones and Jio DRHP details
  • Jio ARPU trajectory and subscriber net-adds each quarter
  • Retail same-store growth and margin recovery
  • Clean energy capex cadence and Gujarat gigafactory ramp
  • Any confirmation of firm listing date / valuation band
  • Expect follow-on Buy reiterations and target hikes from other domestic brokerages
  • Institutional accumulation ahead of anticipated Jio value unlock
  • Retail listing chatter to keep RIL a momentum favorite through 2026
  • Peers (Bharti Airtel) may see relative-value comparisons and pairing trades