Why Is BNP Paribas Bullish on Reliance With Jio AirFiber Expansion and Retail Momentum?
About Reliance Industries: Reliance Industries is India’s largest conglomerate spanning energy, telecom, and retail. In Q2 FY26, its results matched street estimates, but analysts turned positive post management commentary, highlighting strong retail and telecom growth drivers.
BNP Paribas maintained an “Outperform” rating on Reliance with a target price of ₹1,785 against a CMP of ₹1,448.05. The brokerage noted that Reliance Retail’s 19% YoY sales growth marked a seven-quarter high, led by the company’s strategic pivot from scheduled deliveries to quick commerce.
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Reliance’s Jio division has aggressively entered the fast-growing quick commerce market by adding 600 dark stores and enabling delivery within 30 minutes across 1,000 cities. Meanwhile, Jio AirFiber continues to expand broadband penetration by improving availability and affordability.
| Metric | Value | YoY / QoQ Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Target Price | ₹1,785 | Upside potential ~23% |
| Retail Sales Growth | 19% | 7-quarter high |
| Jio Revenue Growth | 12.4% | Driven by broadband & mobility |
| Broadband Subscribers Added | 6 million | In H1 FY26 |
Upside Risks: Faster-than-expected ramp-up in retail, higher visibility from new energy businesses, and IPOs of Reliance Retail and Jio.
Downside Risks: Slowdown in consumer retail demand, delay in tariff hikes, and pressure on refining margins in the O2C segment.
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Investor Takeaway: Reliance remains well-positioned for growth with its consumer and digital businesses leading the charge. The company’s expansion in broadband, new energy, and retail provides a long-term tailwind, while short-term investors may track tariff actions and refining margins for entry opportunities. Discover more expert insights at Indian-Share-Tips.com, which is a SEBI Registered Advisory Services.
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