Brokerages see up to 28% upside in Reliance after Jio IPO filing; retail, RCPL flagged as growth engines

At Reliance's 49th AGM, Jefferies, Nomura and Motilal Oswal reiterated 'Buy' with targets of Rs 1,640-1,675 after Jio filed its IPO prospectus, valuing the unit at Rs 11-12 trillion. Reliance Retail's push into manufacturing/exports and RCPL scaling as a consumer brands platform were cited as key growth drivers.

— FiledWed, 1 Jul, 2026, 09:47 IST·First seen Wed, 1 Jul, 2026, 09:46 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

Reliance Industries · At Reliance's 49th AGM, brokerages Jefferies, Nomura and Motilal Oswal reiterated 'Buy' with up to 28% upside after Jio filed its IPO

Key facts

  • target Rs 1,675 (28% upside)
  • Rs 1,640 (23.5%)
  • Rs 1,655 (~26%)
  • Jio valuation Rs 11-12 trillion
  • 270 million shares
  • 2.9% dilution
  • 524 million subscribers
  • FY26 revenue Rs 1,468.9 billion up 14.6%
  • EBITDA Rs 762.6 billion up 18.8%

Why this matters

The Jio IPO filing crystallizes a Rs 11-12 trillion standalone valuation, setting a benchmark for value-unlocking and potential structural moves across Reliance's retail and consumer-brands verticals.

What to watch

  • Jio IPO filing acceptance and listing date confirmation
  • Additional broker upgrades or target revisions post-AGM
  • Quarterly retail same-store growth and RCPL topline disclosures
  • FII/DII flow shifts into the Reliance complex
  • Regulatory commentary on telecom tariff and IPO window
  • Track Jio IPO prospectus milestones, DRHP approvals, and indicative pricing band
  • Monitor RCPL revenue run-rate and new brand launches for platform-scale proof
  • Watch Reliance Retail's manufacturing/export capex commitments and margin trajectory
  • Position for post-listing holdco discount/premium re-rating narrative