Reliance Jio customers may have to pay more for mobile recharge plans in upcoming months. Brokerage firm Centrum Broking has predicted that the telecom operator could increase its tariffs by around 12% over the next three to four months. However, Jio has not made any official announcement regarding a price hike.
The expected increase comes as telecom companies look for ways to improve their average revenue per user (ARPU), a key measure of the revenue generated from each subscriber.
Jio’s Average Revenue Per User Rises
According to the Centrum Broking report, Jio’s ARPU stood at ₹215.60 in the first quarter of the 2026–27 financial year, compared with ₹208.80 in the corresponding period last year.
The report also stated that Jio’s subscriber base had reached 533.3 million. Meanwhile, average monthly data consumption per user increased from 37 GB last year to 43.7 GB. The rise in data usage reflects the growing demand for online services, including video streaming, online gaming, social media and other digital activities.
Other Telecom Operators May Also Raise Prices
Telecom companies are increasingly looking to generate more revenue as customers consume larger amounts of mobile data. Higher tariffs could help operators improve their earnings and support investments in network infrastructure.
According to the brokerage’s assessment, the possibility of price increases is not limited to Jio. Other telecom operators could also raise their tariffs by around 12% to 15% over the next five months. However, these figures are projections by the brokerage firm and should not be treated as confirmed price increases.
What Jio Customers Should Know
If Jio implements the projected 12% hike, customers could see higher prices for eligible recharge plans. The actual increase would depend on the plans selected and the company’s final pricing decisions.
For now, subscribers should wait for an official announcement from Jio before assuming that recharge prices will rise. No confirmed implementation date or revised tariff list has been announced.
