GENERAL11 Sept 2026
Demat 2.0: Tokenised bonds could settle instantly against CBDC payments, says NSDL MD
At the Global Fintech Fest, NSDL announced Demat 2.0, a pilot project for tokenised corporate bonds. It will test issuing, holding, trading and settling these bonds as digital tokens using Distributed Ledger Technology, or DLT. NSDL's MD says tokenised bonds could settle instantly against CBDC (central bank digital currency) payments. This is still a pilot, so nothing changes for your existing demat holdings right now.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Demat 2.0 was announced at the Global Fintech Fest as a pilot project for tokenised corporate bonds.
- The pilot will test the issuance, holding, trading and settlement of corporate bonds as digital tokens.
- It uses Distributed Ledger Technology, and NSDL's MD says tokenised bonds could settle instantly against CBDC payments.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:You don't need to do anything right now, since this is only a pilot and your current demat holdings are unaffected. If you invest in corporate bonds, keep watching for NSDL announcements and check with your CA or broker before changing how you buy or hold them.
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