Reliance Jio Reports Increased ARPU and Subscriber Growth in Q4 FY26
Reliance Jio's ARPU rises to Rs 214 as subscriber base crosses 52.4 crore in Q4FY26
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Reliance Jio Infocomm, owned by Mukesh Ambani, reported an average revenue per user (ARPU) of ₹214 in Q4 FY26, with its subscriber base surpassing 524 million. The growth is attributed to higher customer engagement and a successful 5G rollout, which now accounts for 55% of total data traffic.
- 01Reliance Jio's ARPU rose to ₹214 in Q4 FY26.
- 02The subscriber base exceeded 524 million, adding 9.1 million new users.
- 03Monthly data usage per user increased to 42.3 GB.
- 04Jio's 5G subscriber base reached 268 million, driving significant data traffic.
- 05The fixed broadband segment grew to 27.1 million users, capturing a 43% market share.
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Reliance Jio Infocomm, part of Reliance Industries Limited, has reported a significant rise in average revenue per user (ARPU) to ₹214 for the fourth quarter of FY26, alongside a robust subscriber base of over 524 million. This growth was supported by enhanced customer engagement and a favorable subscriber mix, despite a lower number of days in the quarter. Jio added 9.1 million net subscribers during this period, maintaining a stable monthly churn rate of 1.7%. Data consumption trends remain strong, with per capita usage rising to 42.3 GB per month and total data traffic increasing by approximately 35% year-on-year. The company's ongoing 5G rollout has been pivotal, with 268 million subscribers now utilizing this service, which contributes to 55% of Jio's total wireless data traffic. Additionally, Jio's fixed broadband business has gained momentum, reaching 27.1 million subscribers and achieving a market share of 43%, largely due to the success of its Jio AirFiber service. The company anticipates a seasonal demand boost from the ongoing IPL 2026 season, having launched new bundled “JioHome Cricket Season Packs” that offer extensive digital TV channels and OTT apps at competitive pricing.
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The growth in Jio's subscriber base and ARPU indicates increased internet accessibility and service quality for Indian consumers, potentially leading to more competitive pricing and better services in the telecommunications sector.
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