Reliance Industries Share Price Surges 27% in 2025, Set for Its Best Year Since 2020

Reliance Industries share price (NSE: RIL) continued to trade strong on Wednesday, rising around 1% to touch an intraday high of ₹1,547.50. Even as the broader market stayed weak, RIL managed to hold its gains. At 12:16 PM, the stock was up 0.63% at ₹1,538.50, outperforming the Sensex, which dipped slightly.

Strong Gains Over the Past Months

In the last month, RIL has risen 4%, compared to the Sensex’s 1.4% rise. Over the last 6 months, the stock has gained 7% versus the index's 2.8% increase. During 2025 so far, RIL has climbed 27%, far ahead of the Sensex’s 8% rise. This puts the stock on track for its best annual performance in 5 years, since its 31% rally in 2020.

S&P Global Upgrades RIL Rating

On December 4, 2025, S&P Global Ratings upgraded RIL’s long-term credit rating from ‘BBB+’ to ‘A-’, citing its strong market position and stable earnings outlook. The agency expects RIL’s digital and retail businesses to contribute around 60% of its operating cash flow by FY26, reducing dependence on the volatile oil & chemicals segment.

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Telecom and Retail to Drive Growth

S&P believes RIL’s telecom arm, Jio, will continue to support earnings. Subscriber growth, plan upgrades, and higher data usage could push ARPU higher in the next 12–24 months. Retail is also expected to remain a strong contributor, adding about ₹27,000 crore to EBITDA in FY26.

Conclusion

RIL is on a strong growth path in 2025, backed by rating upgrades, rising digital and retail earnings, and solid investor sentiment. 

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