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Jio Financial Approves Rs 15,825 Crore Promoter Warrant Issue to Consolidate Control

The board authorized selling 50 crore convertible warrants at Rs 316.50 apiece to bolster capital in support of its digital finance expansion

Overview

  • Jio Financial’s board approved issuing 50 crore convertible warrants at Rs 316.50 each on a preferential basis to its promoter group entities
  • Proceeds of Rs 15,825 crore will boost promoter ownership from 47.12% to 54.19%, securing majority control
  • Each warrant is convertible into one fully paid equity share within 18 months, with unexercised warrants lapsing and advance payments forfeited
  • Shares gained over 3% on July 31 following the announcement as investors reacted positively to the fundraising plan
  • The capital infusion follows a strong Q1 FY26 performance with net profit up 3.85% to Rs 324.7 crore and revenue rising 46.6% to Rs 612.5 crore