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Share Price
The shares of Jio Financial Services Limited are currently trading at Rs. 257.45 down by 1.02% from its previous close 260 as of January 22, 2025.
Recent Update
Jio Financial Services Expands Into Broking
Jio Financial Services, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has made significant strides in expanding its presence in the broking business. After announcing its plan to enter the wealth management and stock broking space in April 2024, the company has now taken a major step forward.
On January 20, 2025, Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Private Ltd., a joint venture (JV) with BlackRock, incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary, ‘Jio BlackRock Broking Private Limited,’ to begin offering broking services, subject to regulatory approvals.
Joint Venture with BlackRock
In a strategic move, Jio Financial Services entered into a partnership with BlackRock Inc. and BlackRock Advisors Singapore Pte. Ltd., forming a 50:50 JV to tap into the wealth management and broking markets. This collaboration aims to provide customers with access to a broad spectrum of investment products, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other securities, backed by expert investment advice and market research.
Wealth Management Services
The joint venture also has plans to offer wealth management services, targeting high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). These services will provide tailored investment strategies to help clients grow
their wealth, benefiting from Jio Financial Services’ extensive market insights and BlackRock’s global expertise in wealth management.
Leadership Recruitment and Investment Plans
As part of its expansion strategy, Jio Financial Services is currently recruiting senior leadership for its wealth management division. Additionally, the JV has made an initial investment of Rs 3 crore each from both JFSL and BlackRock into Jio BlackRock Investment Advisers Private Limited, signaling a strong commitment to this new venture and its long-term growth potential.
Jio Financial Services Q3 Results FY25
Jio Financial Services Ltd. reported a slight increase in sales for December 2024, rising to Rs. 438 crore from Rs. 414 crore in December 2023, reflecting a growth of 5.8%. However, EBITDA saw a minor decline of 2.2%, falling to Rs. 313 crore from Rs. 320 crore year-on-year. The operating profit margin (OPM) also contracted, dropping from 77% in December 2023 to 71% in December 2024. Despite the decline in margins, net profit remained stable, increasing marginally by 0.3%, from Rs. 294 crore to Rs. 295 crore. This indicates steady profitability despite challenges in operational efficiency and margin compression.
Written By: Dipangshu Kundu
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