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Jio IPO falls short of record payday for bankers despite mega issue
Business Standard 1 hr ago·26 Oct 2026, 5:36 pm
Jio Platforms has completed a $3.1 billion initial public offering, the largest in recent Indian market history. For the deal, the company agreed to pay roughly ₹196 crore in underwriting fees to a syndicate of 19 banks.
Because the fee represents less than one percent of the total issue, it highlights how intense competition among banks is compressing margins on big offerings. Lower fees can dent the earnings of the participating banks and may influence how they price future mandates.
Investors should keep an eye on how Jio’s shares trade after listing and whether the fee trend repeats in upcoming IPOs. A shift in underwriting pricing could affect the profitability of banks that underwrite large tech listings and, indirectly, the overall market appetite for big issues.
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