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Sebi launches corporate bonds tokenisation; NPCI unveils new UPI capabilities
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Sebi launched a pilot project for tokenisation of corporate bonds called Demat 2.0 enabling atomic settlements linked to RBI's wholesale CBDC, while NPCI introduced new UPI features including Tap & Pay on POS terminals and an AI-powered customer support solution.
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You can now build services using India's first tokenised corporate bond infrastructure settled via central bank digital currency, opening rapid bond transaction and settlement use cases. Payment startups must integrate NPCI’s new no-internet UPI Tap & Pay and AI support to stay competitive in everyday payments.
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