India to Launch First Tokenised Corporate Bond Issue Using Blockchain in September
India plans to launch its first tokenised corporate bond issue in September, using blockchain technology to enable near-instant settlement of transactions. The state-owned power financier REC will issue bonds worth under 5 billion rupees (approximately $57 million) in a pilot phase limited to select investors. The initiative, supported by India's markets regulator and central bank, will utilize the central bank digital currency for purchases and aims to position India alongside markets like Europe and Hong Kong in adopting this technology. Details will be unveiled at a financial technology event in Mumbai.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, businessstandard. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 24 Aug, 10:48 am. Other outlets followed.
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