Investors are watching Jio but Mukesh Ambani-led RIL’s Q1 surprise may come from refining

Reliance Industries' upcoming first-quarter earnings may depend on refining gains. Jio's steady expansion is expected to provide a stable growth engine for the company. Refining margins surged dramatically, raising expectations for the oil-to-chemicals business. However, planned refinery shutdowns could impact the full benefit of margin upswings. Investors will focus on how well RIL translates commodity margins into actual earnings.