World Business Report - India’s biggest share sale

India telecoms company Jio Platforms has launched what is expected to be the country’s biggest ever share sale. The company, which is part of Reliance Industries and backed by India’s second richest man, Mukesh Ambani, aims to raise around $3.2bn in its initial public offering (IPO).

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Presenter: Leanna Byrne
Producer: Craig Henderson
Editor: Naomi Rainey

Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2026.

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