Jio Platforms debuts as India's second-largest listed company at Rs 12.5 lakh crore
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Capital markets & SEBI· Prelims·
Market capitalisation and corporate debt dynamics: a GS3 Economy case study on digital infrastructure.
Why in news
Jio Platforms debuted as India's second-largest listed company by market capitalisation at a valuation of Rs 12.5 lakh crore, surpassing Bharti Airtel.
Background
Jio Platforms listed at Rs 1,358, with the IPO receiving 22.2 times subscription by the third day. The company aims to become debt-free by FY29, with net debt-to-equity declining from 0.56 in FY24 to 0.37 in FY26.
Facts for Prelims
- FactJio Platforms valuation at listing: Rs 12.5 lakh crore
- FactJio Platforms listing price: Rs 1,358
- FactJio's monthly churn rate: 1.6%
- FactJio's data usage per subscriber: 27% higher than Bharti Airtel
- FactJio's projected capex as % of revenue: 23% in FY26
Prelims practice question
What is the projected monthly churn rate for Jio as mentioned in the report?
- (a)1.6%
- (b)2.5%
- (c)3.2%
- (d)0.8%
Show answer
Answer: (a) 1.6% — The note specifies Jio's monthly churn rate is 1.6%.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the role of large-scale private investment in telecommunications as a catalyst for India's digital economy and infrastructure development.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure transition: Shift from heavy 5G capex to free cash flow generation to drive digital services
- Market concentration: Impact of high market capitalisation and low churn rates on telecom competition
- Debt management: Strategic deleveraging to improve credit profile and investment capacity
Keywords: Market Capitalisation · Capital Expenditure · Churn Rate · Debt-to-Equity · Free Cash Flow · Digital Infrastructure
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