Jio Platforms’ rapid regulatory progress has driven strong trader consensus toward a 2026 IPO. The company filed its DRHP with SEBI on June 19 for a pure fresh issue of up to 27 crore shares targeting roughly ₹37,700 crore, then received final observations on August 28. Global roadshows are now set to begin the week of September 14 across major financial centers, with November 2026 cited internally as the target window. Proceeds would primarily repay debt at subsidiary Reliance Jio Infocomm while the platform expands 5G, AI-native services, and satellite broadband amid a 524-million subscriber base and backing from Meta and Google. Market-implied odds reflect this momentum, tempered by typical last-mile pricing and market-condition risks before listing.