{"id":325434,"date":"2026-10-23T14:44:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=325434"},"modified":"2026-10-23T14:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T09:14:44","slug":"reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Jio IPO Applications Cross 1 Crore: First Public Offer Worldwide to Hit the Mark as Institutional Demand Leads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"border-left:4px solid #1F4E79;background:#EBF3FB;padding:10px 16px;font-style:italic;\"><em>Jio IPO applications have crossed 1 crore, which reports describe as the first public offer worldwide to reach that mark. The data, as of about 12:03 PM on 23 Oct 2026, showed bids for 136.32 crore shares against 19.75 crore on offer, a subscription of about 6.9 times. The count comes from unnamed sources cited by news agencies and is not an official confirmation.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#F0F9FF;border-left:4px solid #2E7D32;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;color:#1F4E79;font-size:14px;\"><strong>Quick Answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\">Jio IPO applications crossed 1 crore on the final day of bidding for the Reliance Jio Platforms issue, according to reports citing sources. The previous mark cited in reports was about 97 lakh applications for Waaree Energies. Qualified institutional buyers bid 14.46 times their quota and retail investors 2.02 times at midday, so the large application count is driven by retail participation while institutions provide the bulk of the money. This is educational and not a recommendation to apply or avoid.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Jio IPO applications at this scale show how widely the issue has reached Indian households. A count above 1 crore means more people applied for this offer than the population of many countries, though many applications may come from the same family through different accounts.<\/p>\n<p>This article on Jio IPO applications covers the record claim, the subscription by category, the use of proceeds as reported, the allotment odds, the key dates and the points to weigh. It is educational and not a recommendation to apply or avoid.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong>Click Here &#8211; Get Free Investment Predictions<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#Subscription_Status_Behind_the_Jio_IPO_Applications\" title=\"Subscription Status Behind the Jio IPO Applications\">Subscription Status Behind the Jio IPO Applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#What_the_Jio_IPO_Applications_Count_Means_for_Retail_Investors\" title=\"What the Jio IPO Applications Count Means for Retail Investors\">What the Jio IPO Applications Count Means for Retail Investors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#Use_of_Proceeds_Reported_for_the_Jio_IPO\" title=\"Use of Proceeds Reported for the Jio IPO\">Use of Proceeds Reported for the Jio IPO<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#Quotas_and_Key_Dates_Linked_to_the_Jio_IPO_Applications\" title=\"Quotas and Key Dates Linked to the Jio IPO Applications\">Quotas and Key Dates Linked to the Jio IPO Applications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#Grey_Market_Premium_Note\" title=\"Grey Market Premium Note\">Grey Market Premium Note<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#Points_to_Weigh_Beyond_the_Jio_IPO_Applications_Count\" title=\"Points to Weigh Beyond the Jio IPO Applications Count\">Points to Weigh Beyond the Jio IPO Applications Count<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#What_to_Watch_Next_After_the_Jio_IPO_Applications_Record\" title=\"What to Watch Next After the Jio IPO Applications Record\">What to Watch Next After the Jio IPO Applications Record<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#How_many_Jio_IPO_applications_were_received\" title=\"How many Jio IPO applications were received?\">How many Jio IPO applications were received?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#Is_this_the_highest_number_of_applications_for_any_IPO\" title=\"Is this the highest number of applications for any IPO?\">Is this the highest number of applications for any IPO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#What_is_the_subscription_status_of_the_Reliance_Jio_IPO\" title=\"What is the subscription status of the Reliance Jio IPO?\">What is the subscription status of the Reliance Jio IPO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#What_will_the_Jio_IPO_proceeds_be_used_for\" title=\"What will the Jio IPO proceeds be used for?\">What will the Jio IPO proceeds be used for?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#What_are_the_chances_of_allotment_in_the_Jio_IPO\" title=\"What are the chances of allotment in the Jio IPO?\">What are the chances of allotment in the Jio IPO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#What_are_the_key_dates_for_the_Jio_IPO\" title=\"What are the key dates for the Jio IPO?\">What are the key dates for the Jio IPO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#What_is_the_price_band_and_lot_size_of_the_Jio_IPO\" title=\"What is the price band and lot size of the Jio IPO?\">What is the price band and lot size of the Jio IPO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/reliance-jio-initial-public-offering-crosses-1-crore-applications-first-issue-worldwide-qib-retail-subscription-use-of-proceeds\/#Is_this_article_investment_advice\" title=\"Is this article investment advice?\">Is this article investment advice?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jio_IPO_Applications_What_Was_Reported\"><\/span><strong>Jio IPO Applications: What Was Reported<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Jio IPO applications: item<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Detail<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Applications received<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">More than 1 crore, with about five hours left before close at the time of the report<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Record claim<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">First public offer worldwide to cross 1 crore applications, as reported<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Earlier mark cited<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 97 lakh applications for Waaree Energies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Source<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Unnamed sources cited by news agencies, not an official figure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Data time<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 12:03 PM on 23 Oct 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>I could not find a confirmation from the registrar, the exchanges or the company, so treat the Jio IPO applications record as a media report. The final figure for Jio IPO applications will be known only after bidding closes and the exchanges publish the data. A record in applications also does not mean a record in money raised, since the application count reflects the number of bidders and not their bid sizes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><strong>Track upcoming and open issues on the Univest screeners page<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subscription_Status_Behind_the_Jio_IPO_Applications\"><\/span><strong>Subscription Status Behind the Jio IPO Applications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Jio IPO applications: category<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Shares bid (crore)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Shares offered (crore)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Subscription<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Overall<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">136.32<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">19.75<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 6.9 times<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Qualified institutional buyers<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">70.85<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">4.90<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">14.46 times<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Retail<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">17.19<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">8.50<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">2.02 times<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Shareholders<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not stated<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not stated<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">5.68 times<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Employees<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not stated<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Not stated<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">2.48 times<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The figures were reported as of about 12:03 PM, and the subscription rose later in the day, so check the live exchange data for the latest. Within the qualified institutional buyer category, domestic financial institutions bid about 34.51 crore shares, foreign institutional investors about 26.95 crore and mutual funds about 4.40 crore. The retail bids of 17.19 crore shares are what sit behind most of the Jio IPO applications count.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Jio_IPO_Applications_Count_Means_for_Retail_Investors\"><\/span><strong>What the Jio IPO Applications Count Means for Retail Investors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Jio IPO applications: retail reading (my calculation)<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Figure<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Retail shares bid per application, if all 1 crore were retail<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">At least about 17 shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Equivalent in lots of 12 shares<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">At least about 1.4 lots<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Simplified chance of one lot at 2.02 times<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About 49%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Cost of one lot at the upper band of Rs 1,119<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 13,428<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The average retail application is small, and the Jio IPO applications data suggests that most of the Jio IPO applications are for one or two lots. Because the 1 crore count of Jio IPO applications includes other categories, the real retail average is higher than 17 shares, so the table is a floor for Jio IPO applications at the retail level. QIB bids, by contrast, come from a small number of large investors. With retail subscribed 2.02 times, allotment is decided by lottery, and an applicant has roughly a one in two chance of getting a lot on a simplified basis.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top:24px;\"><em>Download the Univest iOS App or Univest Android App to get alerts on issue dates and allotment status.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Data note:<\/strong> Allotment odds are a simplified calculation from the subscription number. The basis of allotment is published by the registrar after bidding closes, and the actual chance can differ.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_of_Proceeds_Reported_for_the_Jio_IPO\"><\/span><strong>Use of Proceeds Reported for the Jio IPO<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Jio IPO applications: issue detail<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Figure<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Issue type<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Fresh issue of 27 crore shares<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Issue size<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 30,213 crore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Price band<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 1,065 to Rs 1,119 per share<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Valuation at the upper band, as reported<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">About $108 billion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Anchor book<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Rs 8,110 crore from 212 investors on 19 Oct, including BlackRock, Fidelity, GIC and ADIA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Reported use of proceeds<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Up to Rs 27,500 crore to repay borrowings at Reliance Jio Infocomm, a wholly owned subsidiary; the rest for capex on technology and digital services and for working capital<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>The use of proceeds comes from a single news report, so confirm it in the red herring prospectus before relying on it. If the repayment plan is accurate, most of the money raised through the Jio IPO applications will go towards lowering debt and not towards new growth spending. That matters for investors who expect the fresh capital to fund expansion, since the Jio IPO applications show strong demand for a story that may be more about balance sheet repair than growth, and it explains why the balance sheet is a key point to read in the filings.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quotas_and_Key_Dates_Linked_to_the_Jio_IPO_Applications\"><\/span><strong>Quotas and Key Dates Linked to the Jio IPO Applications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Jio IPO applications: investor quota<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Share of the issue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Anchor investors<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">26.84%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Qualified institutional buyers<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">18.15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Non-institutional investors<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">13.50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Retail investors<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">31.50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Shareholders of Reliance Industries<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">8.27%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Employees<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">1.74%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Jio IPO applications: event<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;background:#0A0E1A;color:#FFFFFF;\">Date or time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Bidding closes for QIB and non-institutional<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">4 PM on 23 Oct 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Bidding closes for retail, shareholder and employee<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">5 PM on 23 Oct 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">UPI mandate approval deadline<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">7 PM on 23 Oct 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Basis of allotment<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">26 Oct 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Refunds and demat credit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">27 Oct 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">Listing on NSE and BSE<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px;border:1px solid #DDDDDD;\">28 Oct 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>KFin Technologies is the registrar and Kotak Mahindra Capital is the lead manager. Brokers and banks may close their own windows earlier than the exchange deadline, so applicants who are still undecided should not wait until the last minute. The count of Jio IPO applications can still change right up to the close, and a late rush could lift the final subscription well above the midday level.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grey_Market_Premium_Note\"><\/span><strong>Grey Market Premium Note<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grey market premium (GMP) is an unofficial, unregulated indicator that is not endorsed by SEBI, NSE, or BSE. Investors looking for indicative GMP data can go through other relevant sources, though such figures should never be the sole basis for an investment decision.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Points_to_Weigh_Beyond_the_Jio_IPO_Applications_Count\"><\/span><strong>Points to Weigh Beyond the Jio IPO Applications Count<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Application count is not the same as quality.<\/strong> A record number of Jio IPO applications shows interest, but it does not show that the price is fair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valuation.<\/strong> The reported value of about $108 billion at the upper band should be compared with earnings, cash flow and debt in the prospectus.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Debt repayment.<\/strong> If most proceeds repay borrowings, check how that changes interest costs and returns for new shareholders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Listing day supply.<\/strong> A very large issue brings a large number of shares to the market on day one, and the price can move either way.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allotment is a lottery.<\/strong> About half of retail applicants may get a lot at 2.02 times, so the rest will see their money refunded.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time horizon.<\/strong> Investors who apply should be comfortable holding through volatility beyond the listing day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Watch_Next_After_the_Jio_IPO_Applications_Record\"><\/span><strong>What to Watch Next After the Jio IPO Applications Record<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>The final subscription figures after bidding closes at 5 PM<\/li>\n<li>Confirmation of the application count from the exchanges or the registrar<\/li>\n<li>The basis of allotment on 26 Oct 2026<\/li>\n<li>The listing price and trading volume on 28 Oct 2026<\/li>\n<li>Any company statement on the use of proceeds<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Jio IPO applications crossed 1 crore on the final day, which reports call a first for any public offer worldwide, with institutions bidding 14.46 times and retail 2.02 times at midday. The claim comes from unnamed sources and the use of proceeds from one report, so verify both in official documents. Read the prospectus and decide on your own risk profile.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#CC0000;border-radius:8px;padding:16px 20px;margin:24px 0;\">\n<p style=\"color:#FFFFFF;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong style=\"color:#FFFFFF;\">Disclaimer:<\/strong> Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Univest (SEBI RA INH000013776).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_Jio_IPO_applications_were_received\"><\/span><strong>How many Jio IPO applications were received?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Reports citing unnamed sources said Jio IPO applications crossed 1 crore with about five hours left before close on 23 Oct 2026. This has not been confirmed by the registrar or the exchanges, so wait for the final data.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_this_the_highest_number_of_applications_for_any_IPO\"><\/span><strong>Is this the highest number of applications for any IPO?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Reports describe it as the first public offer worldwide to cross 1 crore applications, and they cite about 97 lakh applications for Waaree Energies as the earlier mark. I could not verify the comparison independently.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_subscription_status_of_the_Reliance_Jio_IPO\"><\/span><strong>What is the subscription status of the Reliance Jio IPO?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> As of about 12:03 PM, bids were for 136.32 crore shares against 19.75 crore offered, about 6.9 times. QIBs were at 14.46 times, retail at 2.02 times, shareholders at 5.68 times and employees at 2.48 times.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_the_Jio_IPO_proceeds_be_used_for\"><\/span><strong>What will the Jio IPO proceeds be used for?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> One news report says up to Rs 27,500 crore will repay borrowings at Reliance Jio Infocomm and the rest will go to capex and working capital. Confirm this in the red herring prospectus.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_chances_of_allotment_in_the_Jio_IPO\"><\/span><strong>What are the chances of allotment in the Jio IPO?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> With retail subscribed 2.02 times, a simplified chance of one lot is about 49% by my calculation. Allotment is by lottery, and the registrar publishes the basis of allotment on 26 Oct 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_key_dates_for_the_Jio_IPO\"><\/span><strong>What are the key dates for the Jio IPO?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> Bidding closes at 4 PM for QIB and non-institutional investors and at 5 PM for retail, shareholder and employee categories on 23 Oct. Allotment is on 26 Oct, refunds on 27 Oct and listing on 28 Oct 2026.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_price_band_and_lot_size_of_the_Jio_IPO\"><\/span><strong>What is the price band and lot size of the Jio IPO?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The price band is Rs 1,065 to Rs 1,119 per share and the lot is 12 shares. One lot costs Rs 13,428 at the upper band, and the maximum retail bid of 14 lots costs Rs 1,87,992.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_this_article_investment_advice\"><\/span><strong>Is this article investment advice?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> No. It is educational and not a recommendation to buy or sell. Please check the figures against company filings and your own risk profile before you act on anything you read here.<\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-schema\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How many Jio IPO applications were received?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Reports citing unnamed sources said Jio IPO applications crossed 1 crore with about five hours left before close on 23 Oct 2026. 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