Anant Ambani Delivers Emotional Speech at Jio’s Historic IPO Listing

Anant Ambani, executive director of Reliance Industries, delivered an emotional speech during Jio Platforms’ historic stock market listing ceremony in Mumbai. Addressing investors at the National Stock Exchange, he described business as a form of worship and compared the exchange’s listing bell to a temple bell. He said the company’s success should be shared with the nation like prasad after a religious offering. Anant thanked Jio’s 530 million users, frontline employees, technicians and engineers, calling the listing an important milestone shaped by the trust of millions of Indians.

Reflecting on the family’s journey, Anant recalled how his grandfather, Dhirubhai Ambani, built ambitious dreams from humble beginnings in Chorwad, while his father, Mukesh Ambani, strengthened India’s industrial capabilities through major projects such as the Jamnagar refinery. He credited Isha Ambani with helping sow the seeds of Jio and Akash Ambani with advancing its digital vision. Anant also highlighted how connectivity supports students, soldiers, healthcare services and aspiring digital creators. He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the Digital India vision and said Reliance would contribute to the goal of a developed India. The report also stated that Jio shares listed at a premium of around 21.4%, taking the company’s market capitalisation to approximately ₹12.50 lakh crore.