- India,
- 25-Aug-2025 03:20 PM IST
Upcoming IPO: Reliance Industries (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani is going to attend the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 29 August 2025. This AGM is an important event for the Indian stock market, as investors and analysts are eyeing it. This time the meeting is also special because it is believed that Mukesh Ambani can make a big announcement regarding Jio's much-awaited IPO (Initial Public Offering). Apart from this, updates are also expected on other businesses of the company like AI, 5G, renewable energy, and quick-commerce.Jio IPO: Is this announcement fixed?In the 2019 AGM, Mukesh Ambani announced that the IPO of Reliance Jio and Reliance Retail would be brought in the next five years. Now that this deadline has been met, market expectations are at their peak regarding the Jio IPO. Although there has been no concrete update in the meantime, according to a recent ET report, Reliance may give clear information on the timeline and possible valuation of the IPO this time.The current situation looks favorable for Jio. The company's profits are increasing in the telecom sector, and costs are coming down. Recently Jio has discontinued some cheap plans, which indicates that the company is now focusing on higher margins and higher earnings. If the Jio IPO is announced, it could prove to be a big trigger for the Indian stock market, which could not only lead to a surge in Reliance shares, but it could also have a positive impact on the entire telecom sector.Other big announcements in AGMApart from the Jio IPO, updates are expected in many other areas in this AGM. Some of the major possible announcements are as follows:JioBrain AI Service Platform: Reliance is developing an AI-based service platform, JioBrain. Investors may get updates on its launch or progress, which will reflect the company's growing presence in the digital and technology sector.5G and JioAirFiber: Jio's 5G network and JioAirFiber services have already made their place in the market. The AGM may provide updates on their expansion, new features, or plans to increase the customer base.Renewable Energy: Reliance's solar and battery giga-factories are almost ready, and production is likely to start through them from 2025. The progress of these projects and future plans may also be discussed.Quick-commerce and fast fashion: Reliance's quick-commerce business and fast fashion venture with Shein are also a center of attraction for investors. Updates are expected on the company's strategy and progress in these areas.Jio Hotstar and FMCG business: Investors are also eyeing Jio Hotstar's digital content and Reliance's plans in the FMCG sector.Performance of RIL sharesReliance Industries shares have registered a gain of 15% so far in 2025, but have seen a decline of 6% in the last one year. In the last 5 years, the company has given a return of 46% to investors, while in a period of 10 years this figure reaches 622%. According to BSE data of 25 August 2025, the market cap of the company is Rs 19,06,725.39 crore. This shows that Reliance has been a reliable option for investors in the long term.
