Reliance strikes 5th deal, sells 2.32% in Jio Platforms for Rs 11,367 cr to US PE giant KKR
4 years, 7 months ago

Reliance strikes 5th deal, sells 2.32% in Jio Platforms for Rs 11,367 cr to US PE giant KKR

Firstpost  

KKR is making the investment from its Asia private equity and growth technology funds. This is KKR’s largest investment in Asia and will translate into a 2.32 percent equity stake in Jio Platforms on a fully diluted basis,” the company said in a statement. “Over the last month, leading technology investors, such as, Facebook, Silver Lake, Vista, General Atlantic and KKR have announced aggregate investments of Rs 78,562 crore into Jio Platforms,” it said. “Jio Platforms, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reliance Industries, is a next-generation technology platform focused on providing high-quality and affordable digital services across India, with more than 388 million subscribers,” the statement said. Jio Platforms is a true homegrown next generation technology leader in India that is unmatched in its ability to deliver technology solutions and services to a country that is experiencing a digital revolution.” “We are investing behind Jio Platforms’ impressive momentum, world-class innovation and strong leadership team, and we view this landmark investment as a strong indicator of KKR’s commitment to supporting leading technology companies in India and Asia Pacific,” he said.

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RIL preparing for Jio IPO next year, retail business to go public much later
2 months, 1 week ago

RIL preparing for Jio IPO next year, retail business to go public much later

Live Mint  

Reliance Jio IPO: Reliance Industries Ltd aims to list its subsidiary Jio Platforms Ltd, which houses the country’s largest telecom company, in 2025, two people familiar with the development said. Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of Jio Platforms, houses the group’s telecom services business, offering voice and data services to more than 479 million consumers in the …

Reliance AGM: 5 top expectations to watch out for, where to watch
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Reliance AGM: 5 top expectations to watch out for, where to watch

India Today  

Reliance Industries Limited is set to hold its 47th Annual General Meeting on Thursday with all eyes on it as details about a lot of crucial plans are expected to be shared today. The virtual meeting will begin at 2:00 PM and Mukesh Ambani, the Chairman of RIL, will address shareholders and provide updates on several important aspects of the …

Reliance Jio IPO: Listins likely by 2025 at $112 billion valuation, says Jefferies
6 months ago

Reliance Jio IPO: Listins likely by 2025 at $112 billion valuation, says Jefferies

Hindustan Times  

Reliance Jio- the telecom unit of Reliance Industries Ltd- could be headed for a major initial public offering in 2025. Jio 'could list at $112 billion valuation' and add '7-15 percent upside' to the Reliance Industries share price, the brokerage said. Mobile sim card packets for Jio Platforms Ltd., a unit of Reliance Industries Ltd., in Mumbai, India. "Jio leading …

Jio Financial Services hits ₹2 lakh crore market cap, a 1st: What's happening
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jio Financial Services hits ₹2 lakh crore market cap, a 1st: What's happening

Hindustan Times  

Jio Financial Services share: In a first, Jio Financial Services Ltd's market capitalisation exceeded ₹2 lakh crore driven by a 35 per cent surge in its share price this year while Reliance Industries hit a record high today. Reliance Industries is leading the list with a market cap of ₹20.05 lakh crore, followed by Tata Consultancy Services ₹14.78 lakh crore …

Jio Financial plunges nearly 6 per cent as Q3 net profit declines 56 per cent QoQ to Rs 293.82 crore
1 year ago

Jio Financial plunges nearly 6 per cent as Q3 net profit declines 56 per cent QoQ to Rs 293.82 crore

India TV News  

Jio Financial Services shares fell as much as 5.68 per cent in early trade on Tuesday after the company reported a 56 per cent decline in quarter-on-quarter net profits, falling from Rs 668.18 crore in Q2 FY24 to Rs 293.82 crore in the reviewed period. The quarterly revenue of the Reliance Industries-backed company also dropped by 32 per cent, decreasing …

Reliance Jio seeks up to $2 billion loan to fund 5G plan: report
1 year, 4 months ago

Reliance Jio seeks up to $2 billion loan to fund 5G plan: report

The Hindu  

Jio Infocomm, the telecom wing of Reliance Industries, is in talks to raise up to $2 billion in offshore loans, with BNP Paribas acting as lead arranger, to fund the purchase of 5G network gear from Ericsson, the Economic Times reported on Monday. Swedish telecommunications firm Ericsson, in October last year said that its 5G Radio Access Network products and …

In charts: Jio Financial Services’ promise of the future
1 year, 4 months ago

In charts: Jio Financial Services’ promise of the future

Live Mint  

The Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Group likes to do everything big, from announcement to business scale. Reliance Industries first announced the demerger of Jio Financial Services from itself in late-2022. Ultimately, six other Reliance subsidiaries were housed in a company, Reliance Strategic Investments, which was renamed to Jio Financial Services. Its valuations will be driven by its investments in Reliance entities …

RJio spin-off or IPO expected within five years: Jefferies
1 year, 4 months ago

RJio spin-off or IPO expected within five years: Jefferies

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Brokerage house Jefferies expects Reliance Jio to be spun off or listed within the next four to five years, on the lines of Reliance Retail, even as the group creates a new energy business and repositions the telecom subsidiary as a technology company. Chairman will create the new energy business, and we expect him to likely spin off/IPO …

Reliance AGM 2023: From financial performance to AI revolution, read full speech
1 year, 4 months ago

Reliance AGM 2023: From financial performance to AI revolution, read full speech

Live Mint  

Reliance AGM 2023: Reliance Industries Limited Chairman Mukesh Ambani on Monday addressed the 46th Annual General Meeting of the company. The inaugural Jio True5G Lab will be located at the Reliance Corporate Park, acting as the nerve centre for shaping India’s 5G future. That’s why I am so proud of our forthcoming joint venture in India with Jio Financial Services, …

RIL trades flat ahead of 46th AGM at 2 pm today; Jio Financial surges 5%
1 year, 4 months ago

RIL trades flat ahead of 46th AGM at 2 pm today; Jio Financial surges 5%

Business Standard  

Shares of Reliance Industries Limited were flat at Rs 2,483 apiece on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade ahead of 46th annual general meeting. As of 10:55 am, shares of JFSL were up 4.7 per cent to Rs 222 apiece on the BSE, while the stock clinched itself as top Nifty50 performer, up 3.7 per cent on the NSE. In …

Reliance share price volatile ahead of 46th AGM
1 year, 4 months ago

Reliance share price volatile ahead of 46th AGM

Live Mint  

Reliance Industries share price opened nominally higher but traded volatile in early deals on Monday ahead of the company's 46th Annual General Meeting. Prashanth Tapse, Senior VP of Research at Mehta Equities underscored that all eyes would be on RIL AGM and its announcement focusing on Jio Financial's future outlook post-demerger and other high hopes on Future Retail IPO, Reliance …

RIL shares volatile as all eyes on 46th AGM; experts positive on the stock
1 year, 4 months ago

RIL shares volatile as all eyes on 46th AGM; experts positive on the stock

Live Mint  

A day after suffering a loss of 1.50 per cent, shares of Reliance Industries traded volatile in the morning trade on BSE on Tuesday, August 22 as investors fix their eyes on the company's 46th Annual General Meeting on Monday, August 28 at 2:00 pm. Jio Financial Services Limited, formerly known as Reliance Strategic Investments Limited, the demerged financial arm …

Jio Financial Services lists on bourses today: What happens next?
1 year, 4 months ago

Jio Financial Services lists on bourses today: What happens next?

Live Mint  

Jio Financial Services Limited - formerly known as Reliance Strategic Investments Limited, the demerged financial arm of Reliance Industries, made its stock market debut on August 21. Jio Financial Services' share price will be in the "Trade-for-Trade" segment for 10 trading days. Jio Financial Services share price ended at 5 per cent lower circuit after making a lacklustre debut on …

Jio Financial Services Ltd share listing date today. What GMP, experts signal
1 year, 4 months ago

Jio Financial Services Ltd share listing date today. What GMP, experts signal

Live Mint  

Jio Financial Services Ltd share listing date has been fixed on 21st August 2023 i.e. Meanwhile, on JFSL listing date, grey market has started dropping hint about the kind of opening Jio Financial Services share price may have. In case of weak opening, we may see the much awaited Jio Financial Services opening around ₹300 apiece levels whereas in case …

Jio Financial Services hits 5% lower circuit after listing. Here's why
1 year, 4 months ago

Jio Financial Services hits 5% lower circuit after listing. Here's why

India Today  

Shares of Jio Financial Services, the demerged financial arm of Reliance Industries Limited, hit a 5 per cent lower circuit on the stock exchanges. Jio Financial Services, the demerged financial arm of Reliance Industries, made its stock market debut at Rs 262 per share on the National Stock Exchange and Rs 265 on the Bombay Stock Exchange. However, shares of …

Reliance Jio gets $2.2 bn fund support from Swedish export credit agency to finance 5G rollout
1 year, 5 months ago

Reliance Jio gets $2.2 bn fund support from Swedish export credit agency to finance 5G rollout

India TV News  

The country's largest telecom player Reliance Jio has received a USD 2.2 billion fund support from the Swedish export credit agency to finance equipment for the 5G rollout, according to Reliance Industries' annual report. "RJIL tied up its first-ever Swedish Export Credit Agency supported facilities of USD 2.2 billion equivalent making it the largest cover ever provided by EKN for …

Reliance Jio witnesses a remarkable growth with 90 lakh net subscriber additions in Q1 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Reliance Jio witnesses a remarkable growth with 90 lakh net subscriber additions in Q1 2023

India TV News  

Jio Platforms has recorded a significant 12.5% year-over-year increase in net profit and reached up to Rs. During the reported quarter, Jio Platforms witnessed a net addition of over 90 lakh subscribers, with total data traffic soaring over 28% YoY to 33.2 billion gigabytes. Jio Platforms, which includes telecom arm Reliance Jio Infocomm and various startups, has seen significant progress …

Jio Financial Services to become the second largest shadow lender by market cap
1 year, 5 months ago

Jio Financial Services to become the second largest shadow lender by market cap

Live Mint  

Jio Financial Services, the financial arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, has unsettled shadow lenders space in the country by claiming the second spot. Post demerging with RIL on Thursday, Jio Financial Services boasts off an implied market capitalisation of ₹1.6 lakh crore, that's way behind Bajaj Finance m-cap of ₹4.59 lakh crore, but significantly higher to its contemporaries in the …

Here’s all you need to know about Reliance- Jio financial services demerger
1 year, 5 months ago

Here’s all you need to know about Reliance- Jio financial services demerger

Live Mint  

Jio Financial Services, the financial arm of Reliance Industries, India's largest company in terms of market value, completed its demerger from its parent company at a price of Rs 261.85 per share as against the street expectations between 160-190 per share. Shares of Reliance Industries opened at Rs 2,580 apiece, ex-Jio Financial Services on Thursday trade as against the previous …

RIL share price opens at ₹2,580 after Jio Financial demerger
1 year, 5 months ago

RIL share price opens at ₹2,580 after Jio Financial demerger

Live Mint  

Reliance Industries - JIO financial Services Demerger: Reliance Industries share price opened at ₹2,580 per share ex-Jio Financial Services after the special pre-open call auction session on the stock exchanges Thursday. Meanwhile, the Jio Financial Services share price was valued at ₹261.85 per share after the pre-opening session. Analysts at JP Morgan had said that the implied value for Jio …

Reliance, Jio raise $5bn in largest syndicated loan in India
1 year, 9 months ago

Reliance, Jio raise $5bn in largest syndicated loan in India

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Reliance Industries Ltd and its telecom arm Jio Infocomm have raised a total of USD 5 billion in back-to-back foreign currency loans, the largest syndicated loan in India's corporate history, sources said. Reliance last week raised USD 3 billion from 55 banks and Reliance Jio Infocomm secured additional credit of USD 2 billion from 18 banks, sources aware …

Jio eyes new horizons with cheap fiber plan
1 year, 9 months ago

Jio eyes new horizons with cheap fiber plan

Live Mint  

Reliance Industries Ltd’s telecom arm, Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, seems to be aiming at market share gains in the wired broadband segment. View Full Image Graphic: Mint As of 31 December, Jio’s subscribers in the wired broadband segment stood at 7.65 million, giving it a market share of 24%. Also, “With a second home broadband connection being a new concept, …

Reliance Jio formally launches 5G services, launch JioTrue5G powered WiFi services in Nathdwara
2 years, 2 months ago

Reliance Jio formally launches 5G services, launch JioTrue5G powered WiFi services in Nathdwara

Firstpost  

Under the Jio True5G Welcome Offer, customers with invitation only will get access to 5G service during the beta trial and be able to access unlimited data up to 1 gigabit per second. On October 1, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 5G telephony services that promise to provide ultra-high-speed internet on mobile phones, Mukesh Ambani said Reliance Jio, …

India's Reliance Jio selects Nokia as equipment provider in 5G push
2 years, 2 months ago

India's Reliance Jio selects Nokia as equipment provider in 5G push

The Hindu  

Indian telecom service provider Reliance Jio has chosen Nokia as a major supplier, the Finnish telecom equipment maker said on Monday, as India's biggest mobile carrier gears up to expand next-generation wireless services across the country. Nokia will supply Reliance Jio, which has more than 420 million customers, with 5G radio access network equipment in a multi-year deal, the company …

Reliance Jio to Invest $200 Million in Mobile Startup Glance
2 years, 11 months ago

Reliance Jio to Invest $200 Million in Mobile Startup Glance

Hindustan Times  

Reliance Industries Ltd.’s digital platform will invest $200 million in the mobile content company Glance InMobi Pte., a sign regional startups continue to attract financing at strong valuations despite setbacks for some newly-public technology stocks. Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd., India’s largest mobile services provider with more than 420 million subscribers, is trying to boost its base with home-engineered JioPhone Next …

Jio Partners With SES To Provide Satellite-Based Broadband Internet Services Across India
2 years, 11 months ago

Jio Partners With SES To Provide Satellite-Based Broadband Internet Services Across India

News 18  

Jio Platforms Limited and SES have announced a joint venture called Jio Space Technology Limited with the aim to offer affordable broadband services in India leveraging satellite technology. The joint venture will use multi-orbit space networks that is a combination of geostationary and medium earth orbit satellite constellations capable of delivering multi-gigabit links and capacity to enterprises, mobile backhaul and …

Jio's Q4 net profit grows 48% to Rs 3,508 crore
3 years, 8 months ago

Jio's Q4 net profit grows 48% to Rs 3,508 crore

India TV News  

Jio Platforms on Friday reported 47.5 per cent growth in its consolidated net profit for the January-March quarter at Rs 3,508 crore. Jio's consolidated revenue from operations rose 18.9 per cent on a year-on-year basis to Rs 18,278 crore during the fourth quarter of FY21. The total data traffic during the quarter increased 26.7 per cent YoY to 1,668 crore …

Jio Platforms among TIME 100 most influential companies
3 years, 8 months ago

Jio Platforms among TIME 100 most influential companies

India TV News  

Jio Platforms is among the most influential companies in the world, according to the 2021 TIME 100 Most Influential Companies. Now leading investors are turning to Jio Platforms, the holding company for Reliance's digital businesses, to reach its more than 410 million subscribers, it said. TIME said that as users of his company's signature app nearly doubled to 80 million …

Jio Platforms, Byju's in Time Magazine's First-ever List of 100 Most Influential Firms
3 years, 8 months ago

Jio Platforms, Byju's in Time Magazine's First-ever List of 100 Most Influential Firms

News 18  

Two Indian firms, Reliance Industries’ technology arm Jio Platforms and e-learning startup Byju’s have figured in the Time Magazine’s first-ever list of 100 most influential companies. “Now leading investors are turning to Jio Platforms — the holding company for Reliance’s digital businesses — to reach its more than 410 million subscribers,” it said. As users of his company’s signature app …

Reliance Jio to aggressively gain MSME subscribers
3 years, 10 months ago

Reliance Jio to aggressively gain MSME subscribers

India TV News  

As per a report by BofA Securities, Jio is looking to replicate mobile traction on MSME front. "By offering a bundled connectivity plan at 1/10th the existing price in the market, Jio is looking to expand the addressable market," it added. RIL's subsidiary Jio introduced an integrated offering for micro, SMBs providing enterprise grade fiber connectivity, digital and devices that …

Jio-Google 4G Android phone to launch in first quarter of 2021
4 years, 1 month ago

Jio-Google 4G Android phone to launch in first quarter of 2021

India Today  

Reliance Jio partnered with Google earlier this year to work on low-cost Android smartphones. "Jio Platforms Limited has allotted equity shares to Google International LLC, following which Google International holds 7.73 per cent of the fully diluted equity share capital of Jio Platforms," Reliance Jio said earlier this month. At Reliance's virtual annual general meeting in July, Reliance CEO, Mukesh …

Google pays Rs 33,737 cr for 7.73% stake in Jio Platforms
4 years, 1 month ago

Google pays Rs 33,737 cr for 7.73% stake in Jio Platforms

India TV News  

Alphabet Inc's Google has paid Rs 33,737 crore for a 7.73 per cent stake in Reliance Industries Ltd's digital subsidiary, Jio Platforms Ltd, joining the list of global investors such as Facebook, billionaire Mukesh Ambani's firm said. With this, Jio Platforms has raised a total of Rs 1.52 lakh crore by selling nearly 33 per cent stake to 13 financial …

Google-Jio deal: CCI clears Google picking up 7.73% stake in Jio Platforms for ₹33,737 cr
4 years, 2 months ago

Google-Jio deal: CCI clears Google picking up 7.73% stake in Jio Platforms for ₹33,737 cr

Live Mint  

The Competition Commission of India has said that it has approved Google picking up 7.73% stake in Mueskh Ambani-led Jio Platforms for ₹33,737 crore, facilitating the internet major and Jio Platforms Ltd to develop and launch Android smartphones in India. Taking to Twitter, the watchdog wrote, "Commission approves acquisition of 7.73% equity share capital of Jio Platforms by Google." 14th …

Jio Platforms, Qualcomm successfully test 5G solutions, clock over 1 Gbps speed in trials
4 years, 2 months ago

Jio Platforms, Qualcomm successfully test 5G solutions, clock over 1 Gbps speed in trials

India TV News  

Qualcomm and Reliance Jio on Tuesday announced they have aligned efforts on 5G in order to fast-track development and rollout of indigenous 5G network infrastructure and services in India. Speaking at the Qualcomm 5G Summit, Oommen said, "I am excited to announce that with Qualcomm's technology and support, Jio has indigenously developed a 5G RAN product that has achieved over …

Reliance Jio and more businesses will launch more apps, digital platforms in 2021
4 years, 3 months ago

Reliance Jio and more businesses will launch more apps, digital platforms in 2021

India TV News  

Businesses will further accelerate the pace of their digital activities in 2021 by creating new-age apps and platforms and the world will see this battle ratcheting up in intensity in India led by Reliance Jio Platforms, a new report has said. However, we will see this battle ratcheting up in intensity, especially in India," said Ashutosh Sharma, VP, Research Director. …

Reliance Jio Retains Top Spot in Mobile Telcos with 35 Lakh New Customers, Vi Loses 37 Lakh: TRAI
4 years, 3 months ago

Reliance Jio Retains Top Spot in Mobile Telcos with 35 Lakh New Customers, Vi Loses 37 Lakh: TRAI

News 18  

Reliance Jio added over 35 lakh wireless subscribers to its mobile network in July 2020, while Vi, which rebranded from the erstwhile Vodafone-Idea, lost 37 Lakh subscribers, noted the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s monthly report. According to TRAI, Vi is still the third largest telco in India with a market share of 26.34 percent, behind Bharti Airtel and ahead …

Reliance Retail-General Atlantic Deal: All You Need to Know About the $498.31 Million Investment
4 years, 3 months ago

Reliance Retail-General Atlantic Deal: All You Need to Know About the $498.31 Million Investment

News 18  

Reliance Industries Ltd said on Wednesday private equity firm General Atlantic will invest 36.75 billion rupees for a 0.84% stake in its retail arm, sending shares of the country’s most valuable company up as much as 1%. Here’s all you need to know: – The investment gives Reliance Retail a pre-money valuation of 4.29 trillion rupees – Chairman Mukesh Ambani …

General Atlantic to invest ₹3675 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures
4 years, 3 months ago

General Atlantic to invest ₹3675 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures

Live Mint  

Global equity firm, General Atlantic will invest ₹3,675 crore into Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, for a 0.84% stake, Reliance Industries said today. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries, said, “Like Reliance Retail, General Atlantic believes in the fundamental ability of digital enablement to drive progress, growth, and inclusion across India and the …

General Atlantic to Invest Rs 3,675 Crore in Reliance Retail as RIL Seals Third Mega Deal This Month
4 years, 3 months ago

General Atlantic to Invest Rs 3,675 Crore in Reliance Retail as RIL Seals Third Mega Deal This Month

News 18  

American investment firm General Atlantic will invest Rs 3,675 crore in the retail unit of Reliance Industries Ltd, the Indian conglomerate said on Wednesday, bringing the total funding in Reliance Retail to over Rs 16,000 crore within a month. General Atlantic will pick up a 0.84 per cent stake in exchange and the investment values Reliance Retail at a pre-money …

Reliance Deal Spree Explained in 10 Points as KKR Buys Stake in Retail Business for Rs 5,550 Crore
4 years, 3 months ago

Reliance Deal Spree Explained in 10 Points as KKR Buys Stake in Retail Business for Rs 5,550 Crore

News 18  

Reliance Industries Ltd, India’s largest conglomerate, has raised Rs 1.65 lakh crore over the past few months through stake sales at its digital unit Jio Platforms and its retail arm Reliance Retail Ventures. Here are 10 facts about the Reliance deal spree: – On Wednesday, the company announced a Rs 5,550 crore investment from KKR & Co Inc in its …

Reliance Industries Jump 8.5 percent, First Indian Firm to Reach Rs 14 lakh crore Mark
4 years, 4 months ago

Reliance Industries Jump 8.5 percent, First Indian Firm to Reach Rs 14 lakh crore Mark

News 18  

New Delhi: Continuing its rally, shares of Reliance Industries Ltd on Thursday zoomed 8.5 per cent and the company’s market valuation rose to Rs 14,66,589.53 crore in late afternoon trade becoming the first domestic firm to achieve the milestone. On Wednesday, it was announced that US private equity firm Silver Lake Partners would buy 1.75 per cent stake in RIL’s …

After Jio, Reliance Retail is on investors’ shopping list
4 years, 4 months ago

After Jio, Reliance Retail is on investors’ shopping list

Live Mint  

Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, which raised $1 billion from Silver Lake Partners on Wednesday, is set to draw additional investments worth $5 billion from KKR and Co., Mubadala Investment Co. and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, two people directly aware of the negotiations said. California-based private equity fund Silver Lake, an investor in Reliance Industries Ltd’s Jio Platforms unit, picked up …

Silver Lake picks 1.75% stake in Reliance Retail for ₹7,500 cr
4 years, 4 months ago

Silver Lake picks 1.75% stake in Reliance Retail for ₹7,500 cr

The Hindu  

Silver Lake Partners, a global major in large scale technology investment, has decided to invest ₹7500 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, a subsidy of Reliance Industries Ltd to pick up 1.75% stake on a fully diluted basis. This marks the second billion dollar investment by Silver Lake in a Reliance Industries subsidiary after the $1.35 billion investment in Jio …

Private Equity Firm Silver Lake Eyes $1 Billion Stake in Reliance Retail: Report
4 years, 4 months ago

Private Equity Firm Silver Lake Eyes $1 Billion Stake in Reliance Retail: Report

News 18  

New Delhi: US private equity firm Silver Lake Partners is said to be in talks to invest $1 billion in the retail arm of Reliance Industries at a valuation of roughly $57 billion. "Silver Lake is in talks to invest about $1 billion in Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail," it said, citing sources. Silver Lake was the first US private equity …

Jio Platforms raises $4.5 billion from Google
4 years, 6 months ago

Jio Platforms raises $4.5 billion from Google

Live Mint  

Alphabet Inc.’s Google will invest $4.5 billion in Reliance Industries Ltd’s digital unit, joining a list of global backers, including Facebook, seeking to exploit India’s vast and fast-growing market of internet users. The deal will give Google a 7.73% stake in RIL’s Jio Platforms at a valuation of ₹4.43 trillion, marking the US technology giant’s biggest-ever investment in an Indian …

RIL announces strategic initiatives at AGM, raises hopes of investors
4 years, 6 months ago

RIL announces strategic initiatives at AGM, raises hopes of investors

Live Mint  

For the fifth straight year, Reliance Industries Ltd has used its annual general meeting as a platform to announce strategic initiatives. The end-product and its pricing will be key in determining the company’s success in weaning away feature phone users from Bharti Airtel Ltd’s and Vodafone Idea Ltd’s networks. The number of feature phone users then stood at around 500 …

RIL AGM 2020: Google to pick up 7.7% stake in Jio; Saudi Aramco deal on hold due to pandemic, says Mukesh Ambani
4 years, 6 months ago

RIL AGM 2020: Google to pick up 7.7% stake in Jio; Saudi Aramco deal on hold due to pandemic, says Mukesh Ambani

Firstpost  

With Google coming on board, Reliance has completed its target of capital raising for Jio Platforms, Ambani said. Following were the key points that emerged from the annual general meeting: Google picks up 7.7 percent stake in Jio Google has agreed to invest Rs 33,737 crore to buy a 7.7 per centstake in Reliance Industries’ technology venture, adding to a …

Google, Jio Platforms to jointly develop an entry-level affordable smartphone for India
4 years, 6 months ago

Google, Jio Platforms to jointly develop an entry-level affordable smartphone for India

Firstpost  

Google will make optimisations to the Android operating system and the Play Store for the affordable smartphone. At the Reliance AGM Meeting 2020, RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani announced that Google will be picking up 7.7 percent stake in Jio platforms for Rs 33,737 crore. As part of the investment, Google and Jio Platforms have entered into a commercial agreement to …

Google to pick 7.7% stake in Jio for ₹33,737 crore
4 years, 6 months ago

Google to pick 7.7% stake in Jio for ₹33,737 crore

The Hindu  

Google has agreed to invest ₹33,737 crore to buy a 7.7% stake in Reliance Industries’ technology venture, adding to a slew of investments since April that has crossed ₹1.52 lakh crore. California-based Alphabet Inc joins Facebook Inc, which opened the investment cycle in Jio Platforms by picking 9.99% stake for ₹43,573.62 crore, as well as chipmaker Intel Corp and Qualcomm …

Reliance AGM highlights: Google investment in Jio, 5G platform part of big-bang announcements
4 years, 6 months ago

Reliance AGM highlights: Google investment in Jio, 5G platform part of big-bang announcements

India Today  

The 43rd Annual General Meeting of Reliance Industries Limited was held today where and the company’s chairman Mukesh Ambani made many announcements related to Reliance’s future roadmap for its retail ventures and Jio Platforms. 3:00 pm: Mukesh Ambani said Reliance Retail is one the first-growing retail chain in the country. 2:48 pm: Mukesh Ambani also strengthened its commitment to making …

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