Reliance Industries (RELIANCE) Share Price rises 2.39% as stock trades at Rs 1,231.60

Reliance Industries Share Price is in focus today after the stock rose 2.39% to Rs 1,231.60, lifting its market capitalisation to Rs 16,27,693.76 crore. According to latest Univest data, the move is visible in the day’s price action, while no company-specific catalyst is established. That makes the latest Reliance Industries Share Price update relevant for investors who track both price action and fundamentals together. The stock traded above the previous close, moved within a narrow intraday band, and stayed near the upper end of that range as of 21 October 2026 at 9:23:27 AM IST. In this Reliance Industries Share Price article, Univest looks at the move, valuation, refinery-industry context and peer positioning to show what the latest figures suggest about the stock news flow today.

Reliance Industries Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 1,231.6
Previous Close	Rs 1,202.8
Today's Move	Rs 28.8 (+2.39%)
Open	Rs 1,213.3
High	Rs 1,234.6
Low	Rs 1,207.7
Market Capitalisation	Rs 16,27,693.76 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) rose to Rs 1,231.6 from the previous close of Rs 1,202.8, a move of Rs 28.8 or 2.39%. The stock opened at Rs 1,213.3, reached a high of Rs 1,234.6, recorded a low of Rs 1,207.7.

Reliance Industries Share Price today shows a clear upward move, with the stock last traded at Rs 1,231.60 against the previous close of Rs 1,202.80. The day change is Rs 28.80, or 2.39%, while the share price opened at Rs 1,213.30 and touched a high of Rs 1,234.60. The day low was Rs 1,207.70, which places Reliance Industries Share Price near the upper part of its intraday range. This price action matters because it confirms a higher quote in morning trade without requiring a company-specific story to explain the move. For readers following Reliance Industries Share Price Today, the numbers show a stock that is trading firmly above the prior close and holding its gain at the time of writing. Univest figures confirm the price action, but they do not point to a specific company trigger. That leads naturally into a broader Reliance Industries stock analysis and fundamental analysis.

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 16,27,693.76 crore
P/E Ratio	21.78x
P/B Ratio	1.76x
ROE	10.95%
ROCE	12.17%
EPS	Rs 55.22
Book Value Per Share	Rs 684.54
Dividend Yield	0.5%

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) fundamental metrics show P/E 21.78x, P/B 1.76x, ROE 10.95%, ROCE 12.17%. Taken on their own, these numbers offer context rather than a trading signal.

Reliance Industries Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 16,27,693.76 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 21.78x, P/B at 1.76x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 10.95% and ROCE of 12.17%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 55.22, book value per share of Rs 684.54, dividend yield of 0.5%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 7.45x, median ROE of 21.52%, median ROCE of 21.26%. They set out the fundamental picture and are not a rating on the stock.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Crude Oil
Industry	Refineries
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	21.78x
Benchmark Median P/E	7.45x
Benchmark Average P/E	15.94x
Benchmark P/E Range	5.11x to 44.15x
Company P/B Ratio	1.76x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.39x
Company ROE	10.95%
Benchmark Median ROE	21.52%
Company ROCE	12.17%
Benchmark Median ROCE	21.26%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 16,27,693.76 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 73,792.88 crore

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) operates in the Crude Oil sector, within the Refineries industry.

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) has a P/E ratio of 21.78x, which is above the benchmark median of 7.45x, a difference of +192.35%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) has a ROE of 10.95%, which is below the benchmark median of 21.52%, a difference of -49.12%. Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) has a ROCE of 12.17%, which is below the benchmark median of 21.26%, a difference of -42.76%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.	IOC	1,83,576.1	5.46	0.84	21.52	19.69
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.	BPCL	1,27,552.06	7.45	1.3	28.47	27.09
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.	HINDPETRO	73,792.88	44.15	1.39	30.93	23.1
Mangalore Refinery And Petrochemicals Ltd.	MRPL	30,477.69	6.9	1.79	14.17	18.13
Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd.	CHENNPETRO	21,320.39	5.11	1.76	32.13	35.15

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) has a P/E ratio of 21.78x compared with the displayed peer median of 6.9x. The comparison is relative and should not be read as a recommendation. Its ROE of 10.95% compares with a peer median of 28.47% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 12.17% versus the displayed peer median of 23.1%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Reliance Industries Ltd. (RELIANCE) has a market capitalisation of Rs 16,27,693.76 crore. It is larger by market capitalisation than all 5 peers shown.

Why Investors Are Watching Reliance Industries

• Reliance Industries Share Price rose 2.39% today and traded above the previous close throughout the morning trade window.
• The company’s market capitalisation is Rs 16,27,693.76 crore, which keeps Reliance Industries Share Price central to market news flow.
• P/E of 21.78 and P/B of 1.76 give context for Reliance Industries Fundamental Analysis versus refinery peers.
• ROE at 10.95% and ROCE at 12.17% sit below the same-industry benchmark, which matters for valuation framing.
• Reliance Industries Share Price Today remains important because the move is price-led, while no company-specific catalyst is established.

About Reliance Industries

Reliance Industries Ltd. operates in the Crude Oil sector and the Refineries industry. The company is a major Indian listed business and is tracked closely on NSE and BSE because of its scale, market capitalisation and sector position. In this Reliance Industries Share Price article, the company profile matters because price action and valuation are best read against the business backdrop. Reliance Industries is known for its presence across the energy and refining chain, and that makes its Share Price relevant to wider market update coverage. The latest Univest figures place the company well above most peers in market cap terms, while its fundamentals can be compared with the same-industry benchmark for a fuller view of stock performance. For readers searching Reliance Industries Share Price, Reliance Industries Stock News or Reliance Industries News Today, the business profile helps explain why the stock remains a core market reference point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Reliance Industries Share Price rising today?

Ans. Reliance Industries Share Price is rising today because the stock is trading Rs 28.80 above the previous close, or 2.39% higher, as of 21 October 2026 at 9:23:27 AM IST. According to Univest data, no company-specific catalyst is established.

What is the current Reliance Industries Share Price?

Ans. Reliance Industries Share Price is Rs 1,231.60 in morning trade. The stock opened at Rs 1,213.30, touched a high of Rs 1,234.60 and a low of Rs 1,207.70, which keeps the move firmly within today’s intraday range.

How much did Reliance Industries Share Price change today?

Ans. Reliance Industries Share Price changed by Rs 28.80 today, equal to a 2.39% gain over the previous close of Rs 1,202.80. That price movement is the main event in the latest Reliance Industries Share Price update.

What is the market capitalisation of Reliance Industries?

Ans. Reliance Industries has a market capitalisation of Rs 16,27,693.76 crore. This places the company far above the same-industry median and average in the refinery benchmark, making Reliance Industries Share Price a large-scale market reference.

What does Reliance Industries Share Price mean for fundamental analysis?

Ans. Reliance Industries Share Price should be viewed with P/E at 21.78, P/B at 1.76, ROE at 10.95%, ROCE at 12.17%, EPS at Rs 55.22 and book value at Rs 684.54. Those figures frame the company’s valuation context.

How does Reliance Industries compare with refinery peers?

Ans. Compared with listed refinery peers, Reliance Industries has a much larger market cap but a higher P/E than IOC, BPCL, MRPL and Chennai Petroleum, while its ROE and ROCE are below the peer set shown in the latest Univest figures.

What is the dividend yield in Reliance Industries Share Price data?

Ans. Reliance Industries reports a dividend yield of 0.5%. Dividend yield shows the historical payout relative to the current price, so it is one part of Reliance Industries Fundamental Analysis rather than a forecast of future distribution.

What is the book value for Reliance Industries?

Ans. Reliance Industries book value is Rs 684.54 per share. Book value per share shows the accounting net worth behind each share, which helps readers compare Reliance Industries Share Price with the company’s underlying balance-sheet context.

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