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Renuka Tahelyani
Updated 16:45 IST
March 15, 2026
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At a time when global headlines are dominated by rising tensions in the Gulf, oil prices climbing toward $100, financial markets are facing growing uncertainty.
Amid this uncertainty, India is also taking steps to strengthen its digital asset framework. In a recent Parliament session, MP Raghav Chadha introduced the Asset Tokenisation (Regulation) Bill 2026.
Key feature of the Asset Tokenisation (Regulation) Bill
The proposal aims to create a legal structure for tokenising real-world assets such as property, commodities, and financial instruments on blockchain networks.
If implemented, it could help move India’s crypto ecosystem beyond pure trading toward a more regulated and institutional form of digital finance.
At its core, the Bill would give legal recognition to tokenisation, treating tokens almost like digital title deeds linked to real assets.
This means the law would cover the entire process, from issuing tokens and trading them in markets to securely holding them and completing final transactions.
By placing these activities under proper regulatory oversight, the government hopes to reduce the grey-market risks often linked to crypto.
Chadha said,
Sir, I move for leave to introduce a bill to provide for the legal recognition, regulation, and supervision of asset tokenization in the country…..
Community applauds this initiative
The community also appreciated this effort, as noted by an X user who said,
Echoing similar sentiments, another user added,
This is exactly the kind of legislation India needs right now. While most nations are still watching from the sidelines, @raghav_chadha is putting a framework on the table — legal clarity, investor protection, and regulatory oversight all in one bill.
The timing of this bill is not just about current global tensions but also about preparing for future technological changes.
For those unaware, one key concern is quantum computing, which could eventually threaten today’s cryptographic security systems.
By creating a legal framework for tokenisation now, India can prepare its digital economy for these risks. Instead of reacting later to potential security issues, the country can gradually upgrade its systems as technology evolves.
Other plans of MP Chadha
The Asset Tokenisation Bill is being seen as a response to the growing brain drain in India’s Web3 sector.
Recently, during the Union Budget 2026–27 debates, MP Raghav Chadha also noted that unclear crypto regulations have pushed much of India’s digital asset activity overseas.
Nearly 73% of VDA trading now takes place on foreign exchanges, over 180 Indian crypto startups have moved abroad, and around 12 crore investors use offshore platforms, leading to a significant loss of potential tax revenue.
Thus, taken together, MP Raghav Chadha’s initiative appears to be an attempt to address long-standing regulatory uncertainty in India’s digital asset landscape.
Final Summary
- Instead of ignoring digital assets, policymakers appear to be exploring ways to regulate and integrate them.
- By linking digital tokens with real-world assets, the bill could move the market beyond speculative crypto trading.
Ishika Kumari is a Crypto Analyst at AMBCrypto, specializing in regulatory developments, market dynamics, and blockchain’s real-world impact. She breaks down complex protocols and legislation into practical, easy-to-understand insights.
