Jio Financial Services

Jio’s third attempt at payments: Can Mukesh Ambani finally crack the merchant code?

Jio’s third attempt at payments: Can Mukesh Ambani finally crack the merchant code?

13 Aug 2025, 02:14 AM

Jio's payment aggregator arm, led by ICICI Bank veterans, is tapping deep banking ties and Reliance's war chest to take on India's biggest fintech players.

Jio Financial pumps Rs 190 crore into payments bank

Jio Financial pumps Rs 190 crore into payments bank

27 Jun 2025, 11:32 AM

The move follows its recent buyout of State Bank of India’s 17.8% stake for Rs 104.54 crore, giving JFSL complete ownership of the bank.

Jio Financial acquires SBI

Jio Financial acquires SBI's stake in payments bank JV

05 Mar 2025, 22:32 PM

Jio Financial Services acquires SBI's 17.8% stake in Jio Payments Bank for Rs 104.54 crore.

Jio, BlackRock JV sets up stock broking unit; invests Rs 117 crore in mutual fund unit

Jio, BlackRock JV sets up stock broking unit; invests Rs 117 crore in mutual fund unit

24 Jan 2025, 15:16 PM

The JV’s wholly owned subsidiary will be called 'Jio BlackRock Broking' -- which will undertake the business of broking.

Jio Financial Services in talks with Allianz SE to set up insurance biz: report

Jio Financial Services in talks with Allianz SE to set up insurance biz: report

24 Oct 2024, 17:58 PM

The news comes shortly after Bajaj Finserv revealed that Allianz is considering an exit from its existing life and general insurance joint ventures with the Bajaj Group.

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