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Jio BlackRock Asset Management has outlined plans to launch a series of new mutual fund offerings in 2026, as part of a broader expansion of its product portfolio across asset classes and investment formats.
The asset management company said its active equity funds will continue to be built on BlackRock’s Systematic Active Equity (SAE) platform. The first launch under this approach will be the JioBlackRock Sector Rotation Fund, whose new fund offer is scheduled to open on January 27 and close on February 9.
The fund will seek to adjust sector allocations in response to changing market and macroeconomic conditions.
Beyond equity, the AMC indicated that additional launches across debt, equity and hybrid categories are planned during the year. These funds will form part of a wider strategy to expand investment options for different risk profiles and time horizons.
Alongside fund launches, Jio BlackRock Asset Management has rolled out its Model Portfolio Facility, JioBLK ProFolios. The portfolios consist of pre-constructed combinations of the AMC’s mutual fund schemes and are designed to provide diversified exposure through a single selection. The portfolios use BlackRock’s Aladdin investment and risk management platform.
The AMC, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited and BlackRock Inc., also plans to introduce Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and international investment exposures as part of its 2026 roadmap.
As part of its international strategy, the company is in the process of setting up an entity in GIFT City and seeking regulatory approvals. This platform is expected to support cross-border fund structures, allowing Indian investors to access global investment opportunities and overseas investors to gain exposure to Indian markets.
Sid Swaminathan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jio BlackRock Asset Management, said the company aims to expand its offerings with a focus on diversification and differentiated investment exposures while continuing to build out its domestic product lineup.
The AMC enters its second year of operations after launching in 2025 and reported crossing one million customer accounts during its first year.
The asset management company said its active equity funds will continue to be built on BlackRock’s Systematic Active Equity (SAE) platform. The first launch under this approach will be the JioBlackRock Sector Rotation Fund, whose new fund offer is scheduled to open on January 27 and close on February 9.
The fund will seek to adjust sector allocations in response to changing market and macroeconomic conditions.
Beyond equity, the AMC indicated that additional launches across debt, equity and hybrid categories are planned during the year. These funds will form part of a wider strategy to expand investment options for different risk profiles and time horizons.
Alongside fund launches, Jio BlackRock Asset Management has rolled out its Model Portfolio Facility, JioBLK ProFolios. The portfolios consist of pre-constructed combinations of the AMC’s mutual fund schemes and are designed to provide diversified exposure through a single selection. The portfolios use BlackRock’s Aladdin investment and risk management platform.
The AMC, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Limited and BlackRock Inc., also plans to introduce Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs), exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and international investment exposures as part of its 2026 roadmap.
As part of its international strategy, the company is in the process of setting up an entity in GIFT City and seeking regulatory approvals. This platform is expected to support cross-border fund structures, allowing Indian investors to access global investment opportunities and overseas investors to gain exposure to Indian markets.
Sid Swaminathan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Jio BlackRock Asset Management, said the company aims to expand its offerings with a focus on diversification and differentiated investment exposures while continuing to build out its domestic product lineup.
The AMC enters its second year of operations after launching in 2025 and reported crossing one million customer accounts during its first year.
