Sitharaman Calls on RBI to Strengthen Digital Rupee Amid Tokenisation Pilot
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the Reserve Bank of India to enhance the digital rupee’s capabilities after a successful pilot of India’s first tokenised corporate bond. The pilot, showcased at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, demonstrated how a central bank digital currency can enable simultaneous movement of asset and money legs in a transaction, potentially boosting financial inclusion and efficiency across the country. The call comes as India expands its digital financial ecosystem. QUOTE: "The successful pilot of India's first tokenised corporate bond demonstrated the importance of CBDC" — Deccan Chronicle
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 50% center, 50% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): Free Press Journal
- Right-leaning (1): Deccan Chronicle
Sources
- Sitharaman Urges RBI To Sharpen Digital Rupee Capabilities Amid Tokenisation Push — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- India Charts The Next Phase Of Its Digital Financial Journey: RBI — Free Press Journal (center)