About the Company
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is India’s largest private-sector conglomerate, operating across oil-to-chemicals (O2C), telecom (Jio Platforms), and retail (Reliance Retail). With an expanding presence in new energy, digital services, and AI infrastructure, RIL remains a bellwether of India’s corporate ecosystem.
Founded: 1973
Chairman: Mukesh D. Ambani
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Market Cap: ₹19.6 Lakh Crore (approx as of July 18, 2025)
Stock Price: ₹1476 (NSE close on July 18, 2025)
📊 Key Financial Highlights – Q1 FY26 (April–June 2025)
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Revenue: ₹2.50 lakh crore (~8% YoY growth)
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EBITDA: ₹45,250 crore (up ~15.5% YoY)
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Net Profit: ₹19,775 crore (up 88% YoY, aided by one-off gain)
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Asian Paints Stake Sale Gain: ₹9,000 crore (post-tax gain)
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Jio ARPU: ₹209 vs ₹180 YoY
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Retail EBITDA: ₹6,470 crore (up ~18% YoY)
🧾 Note: Net profit includes gains from strategic disinvestment in Asian Paints stake (~₹9,579 crore deal).
🧠 Management Commentary
Chairman Mukesh Ambani emphasized the strength of Reliance’s “three-engine” model—Retail, Digital, and O2C—which have rebounded together for the first time since the post-COVID boom. The company’s operational earnings reflect robust fundamentals, not just windfall gains.
🧩 Segment-wise Performance
🔬 1. Oil-to-Chemicals (O2C)
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EBITDA: ₹15,300 crore (↑18% YoY)
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Highlights:
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Higher GRMs (~US $11.7/bbl)
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Improved chemical spreads
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Efficient plant utilization post minor downtime
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📍 Global refinery demand and favorable spreads helped recover margins compared to a muted Q4.
📱 2. Digital Services (Jio Platforms)
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EBITDA: ₹17,900 crore (↑20% YoY)
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Subscriber Additions: +10.5 million
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ARPU (Average Revenue per User): ₹209 (vs ₹180 YoY)
💡 Strong user addition and improved monetization reflect increased penetration and market dominance in 5G/AI infra.
🛒 3. Retail (Reliance Retail)
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Revenue Growth: 20% YoY
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EBITDA: ₹6,470 crore (↑18% YoY)
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Strategic Move: Acquisition of Kelvinator India to expand home appliance vertical
🛍️ Strong momentum from quick commerce, smart store expansions, and digital retailing. Improved outlet-level productivity also boosted margins.
🛢️ 4. Exploration & Production (E&P)
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Muted Segment: Some production drop
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Impact: Negligible effect on overall performance due to other strong verticals
🔁 Major Strategic Development: Asian Paints Stake Sale
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RIL offloaded ~3.64% stake (₹7,703 cr) on June 12 via Siddhant Commercials Pvt Ltd
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Followed by further ₹1,876 cr sale (June 16), trimming holding to 0.3%
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Total Gain: Estimated ₹9,000 crore post-tax
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Helped lift PAT by 88% YoY
🔎 This move was lauded as a cash-recycling masterstroke, fueling capital for future projects in energy & digital.
🔋 What’s Ahead: New Energy & Jio IPO Outlook
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New Energy: Updates expected on solar modules, battery storage, and electrolyser progress at Jamnagar
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Jio IPO: Likely delayed beyond 2025 as management aims for larger subscriber base and scale before listing
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Jio Subscribers: ~488 million
⚡ Analysts expect stronger clarity in the next quarter on AI infrastructure and green energy investments.
📉 Stock Market Movement
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Pre-result: RIL stock remained flat, consolidating between ₹1,462–₹1,510 due to technical resistance (Ichimoku levels)
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Post-result: Analysts expect bullish breakout above ₹1,510 if earnings momentum continues
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YTD Performance: +22.7% (vs Nifty ~7%)
📊 Investors are now watching for consistent operational EPS gains and progress on new-age verticals to justify premium valuations.
📌 Market Sentiment & Analyst Takeaways
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Kotak Institutional: Expects further upside with ₹2,980 target
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ICICI Securities: Applauds stable retail + Jio combo as recurring profit engines
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Angel One: Positive outlook on O2C, expects ₹3,000+ levels in medium term
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Phillip Capital: Sees Reliance’s fundamentals now better aligned with future earnings upgrades
🧠 Why This Matters for Investors
✔️ Positive for Retail Investors: Strong EBITDA growth, dividends possibility, clarity on IPOs
✔️ Balanced Portfolio Play: Exposure across energy, telecom, retail, and digital
✔️ Momentum Pick: Likely to outperform in the Nifty heavyweights in H2 FY26
✔️ Attractive Post-Correction Levels: Ideal for SIP-based accumulation, especially before festive season retail surge
🎯 Summary & Conclusion
Reliance Industries has staged a stellar recovery in Q1 FY26 with triple-engine acceleration across O2C, Jio, and Retail. Backed by strategic capital rotation via Asian Paints divestment and future-ready plans in new energy and AI infrastructure, the company is better positioned than ever.
This quarter isn’t just about windfall profits—it’s a structural inflection point showing RIL’s capability to scale across industries, manage capital effectively, and lead India’s next wave of corporate transformation.
📉 Stock Market Disclaimer
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