Jio Financial Services and BlackRock have jointly subscribed to 9.35 million equity shares of Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers, aggregating to an investment of ₹93.5 crore to fund the venture’s operational and growth needs. The capital infusion underscores the partners’ commitment to building a scaled asset management and advisory franchise in India.
Jio Financial Services Ltd announced that the company, along with global asset management major BlackRock, has been allotted 9.35 million equity shares of Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers. The total investment of ₹93.5 crore will be deployed to support day-to-day operations, technology, talent, and product rollout in India’s competitive investment management market.
Positioned as a high-potential player in the rapidly expanding mutual fund and advisory space, the JV aims to combine Jio’s distribution and digital reach with BlackRock’s global investment expertise to capture India’s growing retail and mass-affluent investor base.
Key highlights
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Total capital infusion: ₹93.5 crore into Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers.
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Fresh allotment of 9.35 million equity shares to Jio Financial and BlackRock.
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Funds earmarked for operational expenses, platform development, and business expansion in India.
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JV targets scalable, tech-led asset management and advisory solutions for Indian investors.
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Move signals sustained commitment to building a long-term wealth management franchise in India.
Source: Company regulatory filings and stock exchange announcement by Jio Financial Services Ltd and related JV disclosure with BlackRock.