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Investment12 Aug 2026, 09:00 pm

Jio Financial Services: BofA to Invest ₹18,268 Cr in Jio Credit

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Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Jio Credit Limited (JCL), will receive an investment of up to ₹18,268.22 crore from NB Holdings Corporation, a subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (BofA). The investment will be made through a preferential issue of equity shares and warrants. Post conversion of warrants, BofA will hold 49.90% of JCL's paid-up equity share capital. This strategic partnership aims to combine JFSL's digital reach in India with BofA's global financial expertise to enhance financial services offerings in the rapidly growing Indian market. JCL, a fast-growing NBFC, has built significant assets under management in a short period.

Key Highlights

  • BofA to invest up to ₹18,268.22 crore in Jio Credit Limited.
  • Investment via preferential issue of equity shares and warrants.
  • BofA to acquire up to 49.90% stake in Jio Credit post-warrant conversion.
  • Partnership aims to leverage JFSL's digital reach and BofA's global expertise.
  • Transaction is not a related party transaction.