Tag: Facebook-Reliance Jio

After Facebook and KKR, Microsoft looks to invest $2bn in Jio Platforms: Report

After US-based corporations like Facebook, General Atlantic and KKR invested heavily in Mukesh Ambani-led Jio Platforms, global tech giant Microsoft is reportedly in talks with the company for a potential investment of $2bn. Jio Platforms is the digital unit of Reliance Industries Limited. According to a LiveMint report, Microsoft has been in discussions with several…

JioMart goes live after on WhatsApp after Reliance-Facebook deal

Days after Reliance and Facebook signed the $5.7 billion deal, Mukesh Ambani’s ambitious project JioMart has gone live on WhatsApp. Currently in its pilot phase, the service is live only in some areas of Mumbai including Navi Mumbai, Thane and Kalyan. The company plans to roll out the service in other parts of the country…

Facebook invests Rs43,574 cr in Reliance Jio

Reliance Industries Ltd, Jio Platforms Ltd and Facebook, Inc. announced the signing of binding agreements for an investment of ₹ 43,574 crore by Facebook, acquiring 9.9% equity share in Jio Platforms. This investment by Facebook values Jio Platforms at ₹ 4.62 lakh crore pre-money enterprise value.  “This is the largest investment for a minority stake…