Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha Introduces Asset Tokenisation Bill In Parliament

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha has introduced a Private Member's Bill in Parliament titled the Asset Tokenisation (Regulation) Bill, 2026, aiming to establish a legal framework for regulating tokenised real-world assets in India.A token is a digital item representing ownership or value and exists on a shared online system, such as a blockchain. Tokens may represent various assets or rights, including currencies, voting power, or other entitlements. A token's value can be monetary, social,...

DGFT Imposes Import Curbs On Umbrellas With CIF Value Below ₹100

On 5 February 2026, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued a notification amending the import policy for umbrellas from “Free” to “Restricted”. The change applies to umbrellas classified under Chapter 66 of Schedule I (Import Policy) of India's Import Trade Classification (Harmonised System), 2022. However, imports of umbrellas will continue to be treated as “Free” where the CIF value is Rs. 100 or more per piece. CIF value...