# Jio Platforms IPO Quotas: Who Qualifies for Employee and Shareholder Bids?

> Jio Platforms IPO allows up to three applications per person for employee and Reliance shareholder quotas.
- Title: Jio Platforms IPO Quotas: Who Qualifies for Employee and…
- Summary: Jio Platforms IPO allows up to three applications per person for employee and Reliance shareholder quotas. Jio Platforms' IPO permits eligible employees and…
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- Author: Sheetal Goel
- Published: 2026-10-17T08:20:15+00:00
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- Topics: jio platforms, reliance industries, ipo, employee quota, shareholder quota, pan, application limit, jio platforms ipo, money, business
## Jio Platforms IPO Quotas
Jio Platforms' IPO has reserved quotas for eligible Reliance Industries shareholders and employees.
## Eligibility Date for Quotas
The eligibility date is October 14, 2026, the day Jio Platforms filed its RHP.
## Shareholder Quota Eligibility
Individuals and HUFs who hold Reliance Industries shares on October 14 can apply under the shareholder quota.
## Employee Quota Eligibility
Permanent employees of Jio Platforms, Reliance Industries or their subsidiaries as of October 14 qualify for the employee quota.
## Quota Differences
Retail investors bid minimum 12 shares (₹13,428) while shareholders and employees bid 12 shares (₹12,780 after discount).
## Application Limits
Eligible employees can apply up to three times using one PAN for employee, shareholder, and retail quotas.
## Shareholder Application Rules
Shareholders can apply for up to two bids using one PAN for shareholder and retail quotas.
## Rejection Scenarios
Applications are rejected if two bids use the same PAN, exceed bid limits, or have invalid demat accounts.
## Key Quota Rules
Employees get a ₹54-per-share discount and higher application limits than shareholders.
## Application Process
Each bid requires a separate form and UPI mandate with one PAN per application category.
## What Happens Next
Jio Platforms' IPO opens on October 21, 2026, with applications closing on October 23, 2:00 PM IST.
## Key takeaway

Jio Platforms' IPO permits eligible employees and Reliance shareholders to apply for up to three bids each using one PAN.