New Delhi, May 15 -- Asset tokenisation is recognised as a development in India's financial ecosystem, for reshaping how investors access and participate in high-quality assets. As financial markets evolve, tokenisation is expected to enable fractional ownership, improve liquidity, and broaden investor participation across asset classes.

India's growing investor base highlights the relevance of such innovation. According to industry data, the mutual fund sector recorded over 27 crore folios, while depository accounts crossed 18 crores as of March 2026. While participation continues to expand, access to high-value and complex assets remains limited for a large segment of investors. Tokenisation is viewed as a mechanism to bridge this gap ...