Hyderabad, June 11 (UNI) Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Private Limited (JioBlackRock Investment Advisers), a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and BlackRock Inc. (BlackRock), on Wednesday said it has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and BSE Limited to commence operations as an Investment Adviser in India.
This follows the announcement on May 26, 2025, of regulatory approval from SEBI for Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited to commence operations as an investment manager for its mutual fund business in India.
With this license, JioBlackRock Investment Advisers will now focus on developing a digital-first product designed to meet the evolving needs of today’s investors, the company said in a release.
Hitesh Sethia, Managing Director and CEO, Jio Financial Services Limited said: “We are confident that JioBlackRock will redefine the future of wealth creation in India by empowering investors with global expertise and local relevance.”
Rob Goldstein, Chief Operating Officer, BlackRock, said: “JioBlackRock Investment Advisers will benefit from the power of BlackRock’s global investment expertise and market-leading technology, combined with the local market knowledge and digital innovation and reach of our partner Jio Financial Services. The strength of this unique combination will enable us to provide world-class, personalised investment advice, as we work to help millions of people in India to achieve better financial futures, including long-term goals like retirement.”
JioBlackRock Investment Advisers is also to announce the appointment of Marc Pilgrem as its Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
