Overview

• Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund has rolled out BlackRock’s Aladdin platform, marking its first availability outside BlackRock’s existing markets.
• Aladdin offers risk analytics and supports the full investment process across equities, fixed income, currencies, loans, derivatives and alternative assets.
• SEBI granted the joint venture an asset management licence in May and approved its investment adviser arm in June, greenlighting fund operations and advisory services.
• The 50:50 partnership between Jio Financial Services and BlackRock blends Jio’s digital-first distribution with BlackRock’s global investment capabilities.
• An early access initiative invites Indian investors to register interest, access educational content and prepare for the platform’s wider launch.