RIL Secures 21st Global Spot, First Indian Company to Surpass ₹10 Lakh Crore Net Worth
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), India’s largest and most diversified conglomerate, has officially entered the prestigious list of the world’s top 25 companies by net worth. The oil-to-telecom major now ranks 21st globally, with a net worth of $118 billion (over ₹10 lakh crore), positioning itself just behind international giants like Alibaba, AT&T, and TotalEnergies, as per Bloomberg data. With this milestone, RIL becomes the first Indian company to breach the ₹10 lakh crore mark in net worth.
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Reliance Industries ranks 21st globally by net worth at $118 billion.
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First Indian company to exceed ₹10 lakh crore in net worth.
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RIL’s net worth trails just behind Alibaba, AT&T, and TotalEnergies.
Market Cap Now Equivalent to Entire Nifty Smallcap 250 Index
RIL’s current market capitalisation stands at approximately $140 billion, surpassing European energy major Total SA and significantly ahead of BP Plc. To put the scale in perspective, RIL’s market cap is approximately equal to the combined valuation of 19 companies from the Nifty 50 index, 35 public sector enterprises and banks, or the total market value of all companies listed on the Nifty Smallcap 250 index. This phenomenal size cements RIL’s standing not only within India but also in the global corporate landscape.
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RIL’s market cap at $140 billion now exceeds Total SA and BP Plc.
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Market cap comparable to 19 Nifty 50 companies combined.
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RIL’s valuation equals the entire Nifty Smallcap 250 index.
Fundraising, Dividends, and Steady Stock Performance
In line with its aggressive growth strategies, Reliance Industries’ board recently approved a fundraising plan of up to ₹25,000 crore through bonds in one or more tranches. Simultaneously, the board declared a dividend of ₹5.5 per share for its shareholders. Despite a flat trading session on Friday, with the stock closing at ₹1,300.40 on the NSE, RIL’s performance in 2025 remains robust, clocking a 7 percent return compared to the Nifty 50’s sub-2 percent gains year-to-date.
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Board approved ₹25,000 crore fundraising via bonds.
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₹5.5 per share dividend announced for shareholders.
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Stock has gained 7% in 2025, outperforming Nifty 50’s less than 2% return.
Stellar Stock Rally Powered by Strategic Moves
Reliance’s stock has been on a remarkable upward trajectory, rallying 10 percent over the past month, 24 percent over the last three months, and an impressive 40 percent over the past year. Among the Nifty’s top 10 constituents, RIL has emerged as one of the best performers. Key factors propelling this surge include successful debt-reduction initiatives, expectations of an upcoming telecom tariff hike, and a sharpened strategic focus on scaling its consumer-driven businesses — notably Reliance Jio and Reliance Retail.
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Stock gained 10% in the last month, 24% over three months, 40% over the past year.
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Reliance emerges as a top performer among Nifty’s biggest companies.
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Rally driven by debt-reduction, expected telecom tariff hike, and consumer business expansion.
