Anchor Investors to Bid on Jio Platforms IPO on Oct 19, Retail Open Oct 21

According to the offer schedule disclosed in the Red Herring Prospectus, anchor investors will have the first opportunity to bid for Jio Platforms shares on October 19, 2026. Their participation is expected to set a price discovery floor for the subsequent retail subscription.

The retail segment of the IPO will commence two days later, on October 21, and will remain open until October 23. During this window, individual investors, including HUFs, can apply for shares within the limits defined by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

The staggered approach—anchor investors first, followed by the broader public—mirrors standard practice for large listings and is intended to ensure market stability and confidence in the pricing of the issue.

Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, continues to be a flagship for the conglomerate’s push into digital services, with a dominant presence in both fixed‑line and mobile telecom segments.