Jio BlackRock to launch first Indian ETFs by August

June 09, 2026

Reported by AI

Jio BlackRock plans to introduce its initial exchange-traded funds in India by August. The joint venture already manages 1.9 billion dollars in assets and will begin with equity strategies.

The company seeks to follow BlackRock's model in passive investing. It targets India's developing ETF market with these new products. Plans also include offerings tied to GIFT City. The venture continues to build its asset base toward a 2 billion dollar target. Initial focus remains on equity approaches to meet growing local demand for such funds.

Jio BlackRock Asset Management embraces distributors for growth

Jio BlackRock Asset Management, a joint venture between Reliance Industries' Jio Financial and BlackRock, is changing its sales strategy less than a year after launch. The firm, which initially bypassed intermediaries, now plans to offer specialized investment funds through distributors. This shift aims to reach investors needing more guidance.

Six passive mutual funds open for subscription

March 21, 2026 Reported by AI

Six new passive mutual funds have opened for subscription in India, according to data from ACE MF. These funds offer options in equity indices, debt, and gold, with varying minimum investments and closing dates in late March and early April.

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Equity mutual fund inflows hit 8-month high in March

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Retail investors temper equity mutual fund buys in April

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FIIs offload Rs 1.14 lakh crore worth of Indian equities in March

Aval Fiduciaria and BlackRock launch FIC from $1 million

Aval Fiduciaria, a subsidiary of Grupo Aval, and BlackRock have launched a new Collective Investment Fund (FIC) allowing Colombians to access global markets from $1 million via ETFs listed on the Colombia Stock Exchange. The product aims to boost fund participation, currently at just 5% of the population. It features a fully digital onboarding process completed in under five minutes.

Foreign investors sell over Rs 2 lakh crore of Indian equities in 2026 so far

May 09, 2026 Reported by AI

Foreign institutional investors have sold Indian shares worth more than Rs 2 lakh crore so far in 2026, marking their third straight month as net sellers amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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