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Sebi has launched Demat 2.0, a pilot scheme for tokenising corporate bonds that enhances settlement speed and automates payments through smart contracts.

IN · 2026-09-12

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Key takeaway

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  1. Step 1 · The triggerWithheld
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onSettlement and coupon payments become faster and less risky, reducing operational and counterparty risk for both issuers and investors.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onLower friction and improved reliability attract more investors and issuers, deepening bond market liquidity and making it easier for SMEs to access non-bank funding.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs that issue listed bonds benefit from quicker access to funds and potentially lower borrowing costs, directly impacting their financing and working capital lines.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: IN:Economic Times

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