Akash Ambani pledged to expand Jio Platforms and democratise technologies including AI, cloud and space connectivity after its IPO. He called the listing a starting point, while the shares debuted at a premium of over 21 per cent on Wednesday. Mumbai: Following Jio Platforms’ blockbuster initial public offering (IPO), its managing director, Akash Ambani, on Wednesday pledged to take the company to greater heights and democratise emerging technologies, including space-based connectivity.