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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Business
Kumar Gaurav

Jio IPO vs Airtel shares: Which telecom giant offers greater valuation comfort to investors?

With the subscription window for Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Group’s telecom arm, Jio Platforms, set to open on October 21, 2026, Dalal Street investors face an investment dilemma: should they subscribe to the IPO or buy shares of listed rival Bharti Airtel?

The Rs 30,213-crore public offering comprises an entirely fresh issue of 27 crore shares. If completed as planned, it will become India’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO), surpassing Hyundai Motor India’s record set in 2024.

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