Akash Ambani Named Jio Platforms MD Ahead of $133bn IPO
Reliance locks in five-year leadership for Jio Platforms effective April 2026, with Zia Mody joining as independent director. FY26 revenue rose 14.7% to ₹1.72 trillion; net profit hit ₹30,053 crore. Sets governance backdrop for H1 2026 listing at a 13x EV/Ebitda anchor.
Jio Platforms named Akash Ambani MD for five years effective April 2026, ahead of its $133bn IPO. Zia Mody joins as independent director. FY26 revenue rose 14.7% to ₹1.72 trillion, signaling parent Reliance's retail-adjacent capital story.
Why this matters
Locks in leadership continuity and board independence ahead of one of India's largest-ever listings, signalling governance readiness for public-market scrutiny on a $133bn float.
Leadership signals steady at 177 over the past 90 days.