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Dhirubhai Ambani's Reliance: From Rs 1,000 to Rs 50,000 Before Jio's Mega IPO
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What Happened?
Dhirubhai Ambani's 1977 IPO transformed ordinary investors into lakhpatis, with shares rising from Rs 1,000 to over Rs 50,000 by 1985. Now, Jio's Rs 30,213-crore IPO marks a new milestone.
Key points
- Dhirubhai Ambani's 1977 IPO allowed investors to turn Rs 1,000 into over Rs 50,000 by 1985.
- Jio's IPO of Rs 30,213 crore is set to become India's largest, surpassing Hyundai's Rs 27,870 crore IPO.
- The Jio IPO was fully subscribed within 100 minutes of opening.
- Dhirubhai Ambani's approach brought ordinary Indians into the stock market.
- Reliance Industries has expanded from textiles to various sectors including telecommunications.
Key insights
- The success of Reliance's IPOs has encouraged a culture of equity investment among ordinary Indians.
- Jio's IPO could further democratize access to investment opportunities in India.
- The historical context of Reliance's growth illustrates the potential for wealth creation through stock investments.
Why it matters
This story highlights the transformative impact of Reliance's IPOs on ordinary investors in India.
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India Today
