Economy

Bank of America to Acquire 49.9% Stake in Jio Credit for $1.9 Billion

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THE BRIEF
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Bank of America has entered a definitive agreement to acquire a 49.9% stake in Jio Credit Limited, a non-banking financial company unit of Jio Financial Services, for $1.9 billion.

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The deal, valued at approximately ₹18,268 crore, represents a major strategic push by the US banking giant to expand its footprint in the Indian financial services market.

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The joint venture aims to leverage Jio's massive digital reach to provide credit solutions, with the transaction expected to close following regulatory approvals.