SEBI Launches Demat 2.0 Pilot for Tokenised Corporate Bonds Using DLT
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched Demat 2.0, a pilot project for tokenising corporate bonds using distributed ledger technology (DLT) and connecting to the Reserve Bank of India's wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC). This initiative enables instant atomic settlement, where bonds and payments occur simultaneously, improving efficiency and reducing settlement risk. The pilot has seen Rs 1,025 crore raised by three companies, with future phases aiming to include retail investors and secondary market trading. The technology automates asset servicing through smart contracts while maintaining existing legal and regulatory frameworks.
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 positive (69/100). Lens Score 46/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (58–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 9 Sept, 08:39 am. Other outlets followed.
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