Introduction of The Asset Tokenisation (Regulation) Bill, 2026
A Private Member Bill titled The Asset Tokenisation (Regulation) Bill, 2026 has been introduced in the Parliament of India to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the emerging ecosystem of tokenised real-world assets in India.
The Bill is designed as a forward-looking initiative to bring legal clarity, transparency, and investor protection to digital asset markets while ensuring financial stability and encouraging innovation in modern financial systems.
Key Features of the Bill
1. Legal Recognition of Asset Tokenisation
The Bill proposes formal legal recognition of asset tokenisation in India, enabling physical and financial assets to be represented digitally through secure tokens on regulated platforms.
2. Statutory Regulatory Framework
It establishes a clear statutory structure governing the issuance, trading, custody, and settlement of tokenised real-world assets, ensuring accountability and operational transparency.
3. Regulatory Oversight and Supervision
The framework introduces mechanisms for regulatory supervision of tokenised asset markets, ensuring that the ecosystem operates within the principles of market discipline and compliance.
4. Investor Protection Measures
Strong safeguards are proposed to protect investors, including transparency requirements, fair trading mechanisms, and mechanisms to prevent fraud or market manipulation.
5. Financial Stability with Innovation
The Bill seeks to balance financial stability with technological innovation, allowing India to participate responsibly in the evolving global digital finance landscape.
Vision of the Bill
The Asset Tokenisation (Regulation) Bill, 2026 aims to position India as a responsible leader in digital finance, enabling new forms of asset ownership, investment accessibility, and efficient financial markets while maintaining regulatory integrity.
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