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News18•15-10-2026, 19:52
Uday Kotak Shares Interesting Memories on Reliance IPO Impact
  • •Uday Kotak stated that Jio's massive stock market debut is a milestone celebrating years of perseverance and India's digital transformation.
  • •He noted that India has evolved from having fewer than 10 million 4G customers a decade ago to around 1 billion 4G and 5G customers today.
  • •He praised Jio for playing a central role in the digital revolution and being the only company with its own complete digital connectivity stack.
  • •Under Mukesh Ambani's guidance, next-gen leaders Akash and Isha Ambani are creating a new era in digital and retail sectors.
  • •Kotak recalled how Marine Drive was illuminated for Reliance's IPO when he was 18, praising Dhirubhai Ambani's value creation for investors.

Key Questions Answered

The Jio Platforms IPO will open for public subscription on Wednesday, October 21, and close on Friday, October 23,. Additionally, the bidding window for anchor investors is scheduled for Monday, October 19, according to regulatory filings by Reliance Industries.

Uday Kotak noted that India has transformed from having fewer than 10 million 4G customers a decade ago into a data-abundant nation with approximately 1 billion 4G and 5G customers today.

Uday Kotak recalled that when he was 18 years old, Mumbai's Marine Drive area was illuminated with colorful lights for Reliance's IPO advertisement. He noted that this moment had a massive impact on his career in financial services and praised founder Dhirubhai Ambani's focus on creating investor value.