JioBlackRock Asset Management Company, a 50:50 JV between Jio Financial Services and BlackRock, has launched its first suite of 5 index funds through a new fund offering (NFO). The NFO has opened today and will close on August 12, 2025.
These funds offer simple, affordable investment solutions to both first-time investors looking to build a well-balanced portfolio, as well as experienced investors looking to scale their existing portfolio, according to JioBlackRock AMC.
“This marks a pivotal moment in the organisation’s mission to deliver diversification, cost efficiency, reliability, transparency, and digitally empowered investment solutions to Indian investors,” the fund house said.
JioBlackRock brings index investing to all with digital-first NFOs
Sid Swaminathan, MD & CEO, JioBlackRock Asset Management, says: “JioBlackRock aims to cater to the full range of investors at all stages of their investment journey. The NFO is an invitation to the people of India to experience our digital-first and data-driven customer proposition, in order to access the many benefits of index investing, leveraging BlackRock’s many decades of experience as a leading provider of index funds.”
“To truly democratise access to investing in India, we are also launching a series of educational initiatives, with engaging content aimed at all types of investors, from those just starting out to experienced investors,” Swaminathan noted.
Here are the 5 index funds and their key features
JioBlackRock Nifty 50 Index Fund – It offers exposure to India’s 50 largest and most traded companies by free float market capitalisation.
JioBlackRock Nifty Next 50 Index Fund – The fund allows investors to participate in the next wave of large-cap leaders.
JioBlackRock Nifty Midcap 150 Index Fund – The fund is designed to capture growth opportunities from India’s mid-sized enterprises.
JioBlackRock Nifty Smallcap 250 Index Fund – The fund aims to tap into emerging small-cap innovators with high growth potential.
JioBlackRock Nifty 8–13 Yr G-Sec Index Fund – The fund is designed to add portfolio stability through investment in long-term government bonds.
Nation-wide access through leading digital platforms
JioBlackRock’s index funds are now live and investment-ready on the JioFinance app during the ongoing NFO). These funds will also be available across major digital finance platforms in India, including Groww, Zerodha, Paytm Money, INDmoney, Dhan, Kuvera along with other SEBI-Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs).
