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

Jio Platforms Stock Rises Sharply

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

“The company, backed by Meta and Google, secured $3.2 billion in its debut, establishing a record for India's largest share sale,” — Nadia Ashcombe, research director at Norton Field Partnership, told our newsroom.

By the Numbers

  • 21 — sources cross-checked
  • 3.2 — reports filed

Timeline

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

Oct 29 — Investors and businesses watched the performance of Jio as it participated in the Indian stock market....

Reader Poll: Has this affected your local community? — 72% of Happyphoton readers said yes.

This story has been closely followed by our readers since Oct 27. The Norton Field Partnership desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 3.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norton Field Partnership desk and last updated 09:25 UTC.

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