January 03, 2025
By Our Correspondent
India is poised to adopt blockchain, distributed ledger technology (DLT), and the tokenization of real-world assets (RWAs) by 2025, as regional governments and startups explore innovative strategies to provide effective solutions. The nation aspires to establish itself as a digital leader, utilizing emerging technologies as a driving force for economic advancement.
“In 2025, I anticipate the emergence of more comprehensive regulations that will promote enterprise-level blockchain integration, with tokenization becoming increasingly significant in sectors such as real estate, finance, and retail,” stated Rohan Sharan, founder and CEO of Timechain Labs, a firm specializing in on-chain application development using BSV blockchain technology.
For example, the Odisha provincial government has taken the lead as the first state in India to adopt blockchain technology, representing a significant advancement in enhancing support systems for victims of gender-based violence.
By 2025, India’s blockchain landscape may also experience enhanced regulatory clarity, as the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) is anticipated to present a report containing guidelines, according to local media sources. Final regulations may be formulated based on the findings of this report.
IFSCA is a governmental initiative based in GIFT City, located in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
In September 2023, IFSCA was established as a committee comprising seven experts tasked with formulating regulations and policy guidelines for the tokenization of real and physical assets, as well as examining the legal validity of smart contracts. The purpose of this committee is to create a regulatory structure for blockchain technology and tokenization.
The year 2025 is also anticipated to witness a rise in the adoption of blockchain technology by banks and financial institutions as they seek to implement this technology for secure and efficient transactions, noted Amit Kumar Gupta, a legal expert at the Supreme Court of India.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognized that the increasing use of blockchain and distributed ledger technology has enhanced the viability of tokenized deposits, which are digital representations of conventional bank deposits secured on a blockchain. These tokenized deposits may serve various purposes, including domestic and international payments, trading and settlement processes, as well as cash collateral management. Additionally, their programmable nature allows for seamless integration with smart contracts, facilitating the combination of payment information and value for ‘atomic’ settlement.
Looking ahead to 2025, it is expected that the government will provide clearer regulations, which could enhance investor confidence and promote broader adoption. Indian developers are anticipated to concentrate on creating scalable decentralized applications (dApps), thereby fostering innovation within the blockchain sector, as noted by Gupta.
