Jio Credit to redraw lending strategy after BoFA’s ₹18,268 crore investment, expected by December

Jio Financial Services says Bank of America’s proposed investment in Jio Credit, subject to RBI and CCI approvals, could support a reset of products and distribution. The lender operates in 18 cities and sees potential to scale AUM from ₹30,000 crore to ₹1.5 lakh crore.

— Source publishedSun, 13 Sept, 2026, 14:33 IST·First seen Sun, 13 Sept, 2026, 14:49 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Jio Financial Services · Jio Credit expects Bank of America’s Rs 18,268 crore investment by December, after which it will redraw product and growth plans. The

Key facts

  • Rs 18,268 crore capital infusion
  • stake of less than 50%
  • AUM of Rs 30,000 crore
  • potential AUM runway of Rs 1.5 lakh crore
  • 2 board seats each for BoFA and JFS
  • 4 independent directors
  • presence in 18 cities
  • planned coverage limited to 20 cities
  • four-fifths of target market opportunity

Why this matters

The transaction signals a potential strategic reset in Jio Credit’s products and distribution, making partnerships in merchant financing, embedded credit and city-level acquisition increasingly relevant.