BofA Pegs Jio Platforms’ Valuation At $107 Bn, Sees Robust Growth In 2024

BofA Pegs Jio Platforms’ Valuation At $107 Bn, Sees Robust Growth In 2024

SUMMARY

BofA expects Jio Platforms to continue adding subscribers this year while making deeper inroads with its advanced feature phone JioBharat and wireless broadband device JioAirFiber

The brokerage said that Jio Platforms can capitalise on government contracts, SMEs and corporates in the enterprise business space

Jio Platforms houses telecom operator Reliance Jio Infocomm and other digital businesses of Reliance Industries Ltd

Brokerage BofA has reportedly pegged the valuation of Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms at $107 Bn and is bullish about the company. 

Jio Platforms houses telecom operator Reliance Jio Infocomm and other digital businesses of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL).

As per a TechCrunch report, BofA said in a note to its clients that it expects Jio Platforms to continue adding subscribers this year while making deeper inroads with its advanced feature phone JioBharat and wireless broadband device JioAirFiber. 

“On enterprise business we see three areas where Jio Platforms could capitalise on: government contracts, SMEs and corporates (by offering VAS),” BofA was quoted as saying by the publication.

It is pertinent to note that the valuation assigned by BofA is 64.6% higher than the $65 Bn valuation at which the company raised $20 Bn from the likes of Meta, Google, and several other technology giants in a series of investments in 2020.

Jio Platforms has been constantly expanding its business since the mega fundraise. The company launched the JioBharat phone in July last year and said during its last reported quarter – Q2 FY24 – that the phone had received ‘substantial market share’ in the non-smartphone segment.

“… Ubiquitous 5G, JioBharat and JioAirFiber are three big growth engines for Jio which would accelerate market share gains and profitability,” Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani said then. 

Meanwhile, the company’s broadband subscriber base also became robust over the years. It stood at 462.34 Mn at the end of October 2023.

Set up in 2019, Jio Platforms initially comprised RIL’s digital businesses, including Reliance Jio, and key B2B and B2C apps and products such as JioMeet or JioCloud. Over the years, Jio Platforms has expanded across ecommerce, fintech, and OTT services and has started challenging Indian startups in these areas.

RIL plans to come out with a separate initial public offering (IPO) of Jio Platforms. However, no timeline has been decided for it.

Last year, Jio Financial Services also got listed on the bourses as a separate entity, emerging as a potential competition to the likes of Paytm, PhonePe, Zerodha, and Groww. 

Jio Platforms reported a 12% year-on-year (YoY) rise in its consolidated net profit to INR 5,297 Cr in Q2 FY24, while its operating revenue increased 10.7% YoY to INR 26,875 Cr in the quarter. 

Step up your startup journey with BHASKAR! From resources to networking, BHASKAR connects Indian innovators with everything they need to succeed. Join today to access a platform built for innovation, growth, and community.

You have reached your limit of free stories
Become An Inc42 Plus Member

Become a Startup Insider in 2024 with Inc42 Plus. Join our exclusive community of 10,000+ founders, investors & operators and stay ahead in India’s startup & business economy.

2 YEAR PLAN
₹19999
₹7999
₹333/Month
UNLOCK 60% OFF
Cancel Anytime
1 YEAR PLAN
₹9999
₹4999
₹416/Month
UNLOCK 50% OFF
Cancel Anytime
Already A Member?
Discover Startups & Business Models

Unleash your potential by exploring unlimited articles, trackers, and playbooks. Identify the hottest startup deals, supercharge your innovation projects, and stay updated with expert curation.

BofA Pegs Jio Platforms’ Valuation At $107 Bn, Sees Robust Growth In 2024-Inc42 Media
How-To’s on Starting & Scaling Up

Empower yourself with comprehensive playbooks, expert analysis, and invaluable insights. Learn to validate ideas, acquire customers, secure funding, and navigate the journey to startup success.

BofA Pegs Jio Platforms’ Valuation At $107 Bn, Sees Robust Growth In 2024-Inc42 Media
Identify Trends & New Markets

Access 75+ in-depth reports on frontier industries. Gain exclusive market intelligence, understand market landscapes, and decode emerging trends to make informed decisions.

BofA Pegs Jio Platforms’ Valuation At $107 Bn, Sees Robust Growth In 2024-Inc42 Media
Track & Decode the Investment Landscape

Stay ahead with startup and funding trackers. Analyse investment strategies, profile successful investors, and keep track of upcoming funds, accelerators, and more.

BofA Pegs Jio Platforms’ Valuation At $107 Bn, Sees Robust Growth In 2024-Inc42 Media
BofA Pegs Jio Platforms’ Valuation At $107 Bn, Sees Robust Growth In 2024-Inc42 Media
You’re in Good company