Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Asset Tokenization Gains Policy Attention in India
Asset tokenization is like turning real things, such as houses or gold, into digital tokens on a blockchain.
This makes it easier for people to own and trade parts of these assets.
Raghav Chadha, a lawmaker in India, thinks this could help regular people invest in things they couldn't before, like big buildings or infrastructure projects.
Other countries are also looking into this idea, but there are some risks and rules to figure out.
For example, tokenized stocks might not give you the same rights as real stocks, and the rules are still being made.
But if done right, it could make investing more fair and accessible for everyone.
Asset tokenization involves converting real-world assets into digital tokens on a blockchain.
Raghav Chadha proposed a dedicated law in India to govern asset tokenization, comparing its potential to UPI's impact on digital payments.
Tokenization could democratize investment by making high-value assets like real estate and infrastructure accessible to the middle class.
Examples of tokenized assets include real estate, commodities, stocks, gold, and intellectual property.
Regulatory frameworks for tokenized assets are evolving globally, with the US SEC emphasizing compliance with existing securities laws.
- Who
- Raghav Chadha, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader
- What
- Proposal for a dedicated law on asset tokenization in India
- When
- Last week (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India, with global examples mentioned
- Why
- To democratize investment and asset ownership, making high-value assets accessible to the middle class
- Proposed by
- Raghav Chadha (AAP)
- Potential Benefits
- Democratize investment, improve liquidity, higher returns
- Examples of Tokenized Assets
- Real estate, commodities, stocks, gold, intellectual property
- Regulatory Status in US
- Tokenized securities must comply with existing securities laws
- Global Regulatory Frameworks
- MiCA in EU, pilot programs in Singapore and Dubai