Jio Financial Services will raise ₹15,825 crore by issuing convertible warrants. Sikka Ports and Jamnagar Utilities will be issued these warrants. The capital will be used for investments in insurance and lending ventures. Jio has tied up with BlackRock for mutual funds. Jio Financial’s board approved the issuance of warrants at Rs 316.50 apiece.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Q1 profit jumps 35% on strong income growth
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank reported a 35% year-on-year rise in June quarter net profit to Rs 412 crore, driven by higher income and net interest income.