Meta- and Google-backed Jio Platforms' shares soar over 21% on trading debut after record IPO - CNBC

Jio Platforms Makes Waves in IPO

Jio Platforms shares surged 21% on their initial trading day. The company, backed by Meta and Google, raised $3.2 billion in its debut, creating a record for India's largest share sale. Investors and businesses monitored the performance of Jio as it joined in the Indian stock market.

“The company, backed by Meta and Google, raised $3.2 billion in its debut, creating a record for India's largest share sale,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Oakley Field Advisory, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 21 — data points verified
  • 3.2 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Oct 27 — Jio Platforms shares surged 21% on their initial trading day....

Oct 28 — Investors and businesses monitored the performance of Jio as it joined in the Indian stock market....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 51% of Futuresustain readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 28. The Oakley Field Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Friday, Oct 30.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Oakley Field Advisory desk and last updated 07:26 UTC.

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