SEBI approves Jio BlackRock! A Digital-First investing era is coming

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Today’s Market Menu

▪️ Focal Point: Jio-BlackRock Gets Go-Ahead from SEBI for Mutual fund launch

▪️ Markets

▪️ Everything else you need to know today

▪️ Mindset: How the wealthy make money work for them.

▪️ Stock Screener to up your game

FOCAL POINT

Jio-BlackRock Gets Go-Ahead from SEBI for Mutual Fund Launch

SEBI has officially greenlit Jio BlackRock Asset Management, a 50:50 joint venture between Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Financial Services and global investing powerhouse BlackRock. This approval marks the entry of a potential disruptor in India’s ₹69.5 trillion mutual fund space.

What sets this apart? It’s not just size, it’s synergy. Jio brings unparalleled digital reach and access to India’s retail investor base, while BlackRock adds deep global expertise and AI-driven insights via its Aladdin platform.

Leading the charge is Sid Swaminathan, ex-Head of International Index Equity at BlackRock, now MD & CEO of the new venture. His presence signals a serious push to bring global standards to Indian investing.

With 44+ asset management companies already in the market, the question isn’t whether Jio BlackRock will compete, it’s how far they’ll raise the bar. This could be a defining moment for India’s retail investing evolution, offering smarter, tech-enabled products to a rising generation of investors hungry for better tools.

🚀 Game-changer or crowd-joiner? The market’s watching.

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MARKETS

The Indian markets saw a slight pullback, Sensex dropped by 625 points and Nifty 50 lost nearly 175 points, both down around 0.7%. The Bank Nifty also slipped by 219 points. However, amidst the red, Nifty Midcap 100 stood out with a green tick, gaining 87 points. This signals cautious sentiment in large caps, while midcaps continue to attract investor interest. Keep an eye on rotation, smart money might be shifting!
_{Closing figures as on 27.05.25 (3.30pm IST)}

🔎 In Focus

Stock Performance:

Top Gainers

✅ Jio Financial +3.43% rose, SEBI approval for Jio BlackRock's mutual fund venture boosted investor confidence, lifting the stock.
✅ IndusInd Bank +2.57% Stock rose on strong buying interest after reports of stable asset quality and potential inclusion in MSCI India Index.
✅ Trent +0.85% rose continued optimism on strong quarterly results and expansion plans in the retail segment drove gains.
✅ Sun Pharma +0.44% rose, marginal gain backed by investor interest following news of upcoming new drug approvals and strong export outlook.

Top Losers

🔻 UltraTech Cement -2.29% Stock fell due to weak demand outlook amid rising input costs and muted construction activity in some regions.
🔻 ITC -2.03% dropped as investors booked profits post recent rally and concerns around cigarette tax policy emerged.
🔻 JSW Steel -1.80% Fell due to soft global steel prices and cautious demand outlook in the export market.
🔻 Tata Motors -1.72% Stock declined on weak broader market sentiment and concerns around EV subsidy cuts and global sales pressure.

NIFTY 500: : Mild Red

FROM THE FRONTIER

Everything else you need to know today

💥 Boost: India is reinstating tax refund benefits for exporters starting June, giving a timely push to global competitiveness. This move could ease cash flow for MSMEs and scale-focused startups.

📱 Tension: Trump’s proposed 25% tariff on India-made iPhones may hit a legal wall in California, with the AG signaling opposition. If enforced, this could disrupt Apple’s India ambitions and shake investor faith in cross-border manufacturing bets.

📈 Expansion: From June 27, NSE will include four more stocks in its F&O segment, expanding opportunities for traders and retail investors alike. For savvy market participants, this is more than a list change, it’s a new playground for momentum.

🧾 Reform: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is meeting business leaders today to chalk out GST 2.0, aiming to simplify compliance and streamline taxes. For startups juggling multiple slabs, this could be a game-changer. Is India’s most ambitious tax reform about to level up?

ONEZERO-F ACADEMY

How the Wealthy Make Money Work for Them

The wealthy don’t hustle harder, they harness smarter systems. Their secret? Leverage. Here are 10 ways they turn income into momentum:

1. Invest Early, Invest Often: They treat every rupee like a seed, planting it young for maximum compounding.
2. Compound Consistently: Small, steady reinvestments snowball into long-term wealth.
3. Own, Don’t Just Earn: Stocks, rentals, digital IP, they buy assets that generate passive income.
4. Multiply Income Streams: Diversification shields them from dependency on a single salary.
5. Use Smart Leverage: Whether through debt, tech, or teams, they scale output without scaling stress.
6. Learn Continuously: Financial fluency gives them the edge to make bold, informed decisions.
7. Plan Tax Smart: They optimize taxes with strategies, not shortcuts.
8. Automate Everything: From investing to expense tracking, systems beat willpower.
9. Stay Humble with Lifestyle: They invest in freedom, not status.
10. Bet on Calculated Risks: They don’t fear failure, they fear stagnation.

⚡️Bottom line: You don’t need millions to build wealth. You need clarity, consistency, and compounding. Start small. Start smart. Let money do the heavy lifting.

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STOCK SCREENER TO UP YOUR GAME

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