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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.
In brief
Jio Platforms IPO allows up to three applications per person for employee and Reliance shareholder quotas. Jio Platforms' IPO permits eligible employees and Reliance shareholders to apply for up to three bids each using one PAN. Originally reported by mint.
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.
What matters most
Jio Platforms' IPO permits eligible employees and Reliance shareholders to apply for up to three bids each using one PAN.
