SEBI Launches Demat 2.0 Pilot for Tokenised Corporate Bonds with Instant Settlement
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched Demat 2.0, a pilot project using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to issue, hold, trade, and settle tokenised corporate bonds. This initiative, announced alongside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), integrates India's wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) for near-instantaneous atomic settlement, reducing settlement times and risks. While currently limited to institutional investors, the pilot aims to enhance market efficiency, transparency, and automation, with retail participation and wider trading expected after regulatory approval and market readiness.
First-hand measurement across 13 sources
We measured how 13 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 (64/100). Lens Score 46/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes, thetribune, moneycontrol, moneycontrol, businessstandard, moneycontrol, mint, and 5 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 9 Sept, 08:39 am. Other outlets followed.