Indian Markets Set for Stability from March 2026: JioBlackRock CIO Rishi Kohli Predicts Turning Point

Markets finally find their footing after prolonged volatility.

The Timeline Unfolds

Rishi Kohli points to March 2026 as the definitive stabilization date—no vague projections, just a clear target that gives investors something concrete to work with.

Institutional Confidence Returns

JioBlackRock's public forecast signals major players are mapping their re-entry strategies. When the big money starts talking timelines, retail should probably listen.

Economic Catalysts in Play

Structural reforms and regulatory clarity are finally converging—because apparently markets need a full five-year runway to digest what should have been implemented yesterday.

The bottom line? Professional money is betting on a 2026 reset while Main Street wonders why stability always seems to be 'just 18 months away.'

JioBlackRock positions as challenger in mutual fund space

The fund house, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services and global asset management giant BlackRock, is positioning itself as a challenger brand in India’s crowded mutual fund industry, which already has more than 40 players.

New Flexi Cap Fund launched, tracking NSE 500

As part of its expansion, JioBlackRock has launched the Flexi Cap Fund, benchmarked against the NSE 500 index. The new fund -- JioBlackRock Flexi Cap Fund -- is powered by BlackRock’s Systematic Active Equities (SAE) approach. According to Kohli, a bulk of the portfolio will be invested in large-cap stocks because of the benchmark it is tracking.

A key differentiator, according to the AMC, is the integration of BlackRock’s four-decade-old Systematic Active Equities platform, which blends big data, analytics, and human oversight to enhance portfolio construction.  “The Flexi Cap Fund is our first active equity offering that leverages BlackRock’s proprietary Systematic Active Equity approach. This reflects our commitment to offering investors a dynamic, differentiated and potentially low-cost investment solution,” he said.

BlackRock’s SAE platform powers portfolio strategy

According to him, backed by SAE, the fund aims to deliver long-term value through a disciplined investment process within a controlled risk framework across market cycles. The new fund is being offered at a total expense ratio of 0.50 per cent, among the lowest in its category. The new fund offer (NFO) is open until October 7.

Published on September 26, 2025