Nandan Nilekani On Finternet, Tokenisation And The Future Of India’s Digital Asset Economy

At the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Infosys Co-founder and Chairman Nandan Nilekani explains how tokenisation is reshaping the global financial system and the emerging idea of the Finternet. Nilekani highlights the growing use of tokenised assets by major financial institutions and discusses three live pilots spanning dairy, warehouse receipts and asset securitisation. He explains how a common technology architecture can support tokenisation across different asset classes and use cases. The framework uses public-chain infrastructure, is designed for high transaction volumes and incorporates features including programmable transfers, cybersecurity and quantum safety. Nilekani says such infrastructure could help accelerate tokenisation at population scale.