Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while addressing a press conference, announced that the Delhi Government will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects across departments under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. &nbsp;&nbsp;The Chief Minister said that through ‘Sushasan Seva Samvad’, the government is working to directly connect with citizens and communicate its public service initiatives and development works. During the campaign, projects worth over ₹13,820 crore across various departments will be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid.&nbsp;&nbsp;She informed that these projects include works worth ₹365 crore by IFC, ₹77 crore by the Tourism Department, ₹33 crore by the Transport Department, ₹2,800 crore by PWD, ₹550 crore by the Trade &amp; Taxes Department, ₹1,537 crore by the Power Department, ₹30 crore by the Fire Department, and ₹247 crore by MCD. &nbsp;&nbsp;The Chief Minister said that the objective of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is to strengthen good governance and establish direct communication between the government and the people through dedicated public service initiatives. &nbsp; She extended her best wishes to Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and said that his guidance and support will continue to provide strength to Delhi’s development journey. She added that Delhi will continue to move forward shoulder to shoulder with the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while addressing a press conference, announced that the Delhi Government will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects across departments under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.  

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while addressing a press conference, announced that the Delhi Government will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects across departments under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. The Chief Minister said that through ‘Sushasan Seva Samvad’, the government is working to directly connect with citizens and communicate its public service initiatives and development works. During the campaign, projects worth over ₹13,820 crore across various departments will be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid. She informed that these projects include works worth ₹365 crore by IFC, ₹77 crore by the Tourism Department, ₹33 crore by the Transport Department, ₹2,800 crore by PWD, ₹550 crore by the Trade & Taxes Department, ₹1,537 crore by the Power Department, ₹30 crore by the Fire Department, and ₹247 crore by MCD. The Chief Minister said that the objective of the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan is to strengthen good governance and establish direct communication between the government and the people through dedicated public service initiatives. She extended her best wishes to Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and said that his guidance and support will continue to provide strength to Delhi’s development journey. She added that Delhi will continue to move forward shoulder to shoulder with the vision of a Viksit Bharat.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, while addressing a press conference, announced that the Delhi Government will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects across departments under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan. &nbsp;

Delhi govt to roll out ₹13,820 crore development projects under Seva Sankalp Abhiyan: CM Rekha Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Monday that the Delhi government will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects worth Rs 13,820 crore across various departments under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ campaign.&nbsp;Addressing a press conference, the chief minister said that through ‘Sushasan Seva Samvad’, the government is working to directly connect with the citizens and to communicate its public service initiatives and development works to them.&nbsp;During the campaign, projects worth more than Rs 13,820 crore across various departments will be inaugurated or their foundation stones will be laid, the government said.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ will give fresh momentum to Delhi’s development. From 17 September to 17 October, projects worth nearly ₹13,820 crore will be inaugurated and launched across the capital. -CM Smt. Rekha Gupta<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SewaKiKahaani?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SewaKiKahaani</a> <a href="https://t.co/wQorILnZfx">pic.twitter.com/wQorILnZfx</a>&mdash; CMO Delhi (@CMODelhi) <a href="https://x.com/CMODelhi/status/2099519599373066549?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

CM Gupta said these projects include works worth Rs 365 crore by IFC, Rs 77 crore by the Tourism Department, Rs 33 crore by the Transport Department, Rs 2,800 crore by the PWD, Rs 550 crore by the Trade &amp; Taxes Department, Rs 1,537 crore by the Power Department, Rs 30 crore by the Fire Department, and Rs 247 crore by the MCD. CM Rekha Gupta said that the objective of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ is to strengthen good governance and establish direct communication between the government and people through dedicated public service initiatives. The Delhi CM also extended her best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that his guidance and support will continue to provide strength to Delhi’s development journey. She added that Delhi will continue to move forward shoulder to shoulder with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India). Delhi CM further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently placed Viksit Delhi alongside the vision of Viksit Bharat, and mentioned expressways, UER-II and Rapid Rail to Metro expansion, Yashobhoomi and Bharat Mandapam, as projects that transformed Delhi’s connectivity and infrastructure.

CM Rekha Gupta said that the objective of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ is to strengthen good governance and establish direct communication between the government and people through dedicated public service initiatives. The Delhi CM also extended her best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Monday that the Delhi government will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones for various development projects worth Rs 13,820 crore across various departments under the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ campaign. Addressing a press conference, the chief minister said that through ‘Sushasan Seva Samvad’, the government is working to directly connect with the citizens and to communicate its public service initiatives and development works to them. During the campaign, projects worth more than Rs 13,820 crore across various departments will be inaugurated or their foundation stones will be laid, the government said.

CM Rekha Gupta said that the objective of the ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ is to strengthen good governance and establish direct communication between the government and people through dedicated public service initiatives. The Delhi CM also extended her best wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Delhi govt to launch development projects worth Rs 13,820 crore: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday (September 14) dedicated a newly constructed public toilet block at Labour Chowk, Singalpur Village, Shalimar Bagh, further strengthening civic amenities for residents and daily commuters in the area.&nbsp;Designed to meet the needs of a growing metropolitan city, the facility is equipped with dedicated amenities for Divyangjan and includes a caretaker arrangement to ensure better maintenance, accessibility and convenience for users.&nbsp;The Delhi Government is committed to providing clean, accessible and modern civic infrastructure across the city. Through coordinated efforts of various departments, the government continues to enhance public facilities and improve the quality of life for citizens across every neighbourhood of Delhi.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/our-traditions-did-not-begin-in-2019-nc-leader-tanvir-sadiq-joins-shrine-practices-debate-1789390192282">‘Our traditions did not begin in...’: NC leader Tanvir Sadiq joins shrine practices debate</a>

The facility is equipped with dedicated amenities for Divyangjan and includes a caretaker arrangement to ensure better maintenance, accessibility and convenience for users.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday (September 14) dedicated a newly constructed public toilet block at Labour Chowk, Singalpur Village, Shalimar Bagh, further strengthening civic amenities for residents and daily commuters in the area. Designed to meet the needs of a growing metropolitan city, the facility is equipped with dedicated amenities for Divyangjan and includes a caretaker arrangement to ensure better maintenance, accessibility and convenience for users. The Delhi Government is committed to providing clean, accessible and modern civic infrastructure across the city. Through coordinated efforts of various departments, the government continues to enhance public facilities and improve the quality of life for citizens across every neighbourhood of Delhi. Also read: ‘Our traditions did not begin in...’: NC leader Tanvir Sadiq joins shrine practices debate

The facility is equipped with dedicated amenities for Divyangjan and includes a caretaker arrangement to ensure better maintenance, accessibility and convenience for users.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates new public toilet block in Shalimar Bagh for residents, daily commuters

There are many actors who have made their presence on both the big screen and OTT platforms. Read on to know more.

There are many actors who have made their presence on both the big screen and OTT platforms. Read on to know more.

Shahid Kapoor to Rajkummar Rao: Actors who rule both theatres and OTT

BRICS leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13 for the 18th summit, closing India's chairship under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". The bloc's public-private partnership (PPP) agenda has so far been a story of physical infrastructure. But the question is whether it should also be a story about counters, queues and certificates. About people facing services.&nbsp;<h2>The BRICS PPP story so far&nbsp;</h2>BRICS formalised its PPP cooperation in 2016, and the BRICS Taskforce on Public-Private Partnerships was set up to manage that work and establish best practices among member states. The remit of this cooperation has been about infrastructure. At the finance ministers' meeting in October 2024, the task force flagged blended finance as the key instrument for pulling private capital into infrastructure aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Brazil's presidency opened its first task force meeting in March 2025 on climate-resilient infrastructure. In May that year, Abu Dhabi hosted the task force and a seminar on flexible financing models for education, healthcare, clean energy and transport. Running underneath it all is the New Development Bank, whose project pipeline and membership expansion have shaped the bloc's infrastructure conversation since 2018.

Services for the public: The category nobody counted in PPP

Roads and grids are measurable but public-facing service delivery is not. Yet, it is where citizens actually meet the state. A passport window, a sub-registrar's office, a civil registration counter, and so many other services. BRICS now speaks for close to half the world's population and roughly 40 per cent of global GDP. That is a very large number of queues for such services.&nbsp;<h2>VFS: A 25-year proof of concept on service delivery for the people&nbsp;</h2>The model for service delivery as PPP already exists. In 2001, a VFS Global pilot with the US Consulate in Mumbai led to the establishment of three small visa centres in western India. Twenty-five years on, VFS Global works with 71 client governments, runs more than 4,200 application centres across 169 countries with over 17,500 staff, and has processed more than 557 million transactions. The company handles the administrative, non-judgmental layer while the government keeps the decision powers.<h2>From visas to registries: Potential proven, expansion is the need of the hour&nbsp;</h2>The expansion of service category is already visible. In May 2026, a VFS Global-led consortium with WE Excel Software won a five-year contract from Maharashtra's Inspector General of Registration to set up 60 Model Sub-Registrar Offices. The offices stay under government control and are staffed by departmental officials, and citizens can still choose a regular SRO.&nbsp;Elsewhere, a major milestone in this evolution was the acquisition of CiX Citizen Experience (CiX) in Brazil. Today, CiX Citizen Experience supports more than 170 million citizens through over 250 centres, delivering more than 200 public services. The acquisition has strengthened VFS Global’s position in citizen services and expanded its ability to help governments deliver more accessible and citizen-centric public services.&nbsp;There is huge possibility of expanding the success of VFS Global services into other BRICS nations. A strong impetus for this would come if service delivery is added to the PPP segment in BRICS.&nbsp;South Africa's Department of Home Affairs contracted the company in 2010 for visa and permit intake at its missions abroad, and again in 2013 for intake within the country — an arrangement the Auditor General later recommended be restructured as a formal public-private partnership. Vehicle registration, vital record registrations, company incorporation, e-governance portals — each is administrative volume attached to a sovereign decision. That is exactly the seam the PPP model was built for. Whether BRICS names it in Delhi is the thing to watch.&nbsp;

The PPP agenda of BRICS has so far been about physical infrastructure. But it should also be a story about counters, queues and certificates. About people facing services,  like those offered by VFS Global.

BRICS leaders gather at Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13 for the 18th summit, closing India's chairship under the theme "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability". The bloc's public-private partnership (PPP) agenda has so far been a story of physical infrastructure. But the question is whether it should also be a story about counters, queues and certificates. About people facing services. The BRICS PPP story so far BRICS formalised its PPP cooperation in 2016, and the BRICS Taskforce on Public-Private Partnerships was set up to manage that work and establish best practices among member states. The remit of this cooperation has been about infrastructure. At the finance ministers' meeting in October 2024, the task force flagged blended finance as the key instrument for pulling private capital into infrastructure aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. Brazil's presidency opened its first task force meeting in March 2025 on climate-resilient infrastructure. In May that year, Abu Dhabi hosted the task force and a seminar on flexible financing models for education, healthcare, clean energy and transport. Running underneath it all is the New Development Bank, whose project pipeline and membership expansion have shaped the bloc's infrastructure conversation since 2018.

The PPP agenda of BRICS has so far been about physical infrastructure. But it should also be a story about counters, queues and certificates. About people facing services, &nbsp;like those offered by VFS Global.

BRICS beyond infrastructure: The next PPP revolution could be in citizen services

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi recently went on a three-day official visit to UAE. During this successful trip, he pitched Odisha as a leading destination for global investment, manufacturing and technology. The outreach generated proposed investments worth Rs 2.42 trillion, with an employment potential of 6.18 lakh, the east Indian state's government said in a release.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Engaged with around 400 business leaders and investors at the Odisha Investors Meet in Dubai. We presented Odisha’s strong industrial ecosystem, investor-friendly policies and opportunities across emerging and high-growth sectors, inviting UAE businesses and investors to partner… <a href="https://t.co/QuaMoI88Uk">pic.twitter.com/QuaMoI88Uk</a>&mdash; Mohan Charan Majhi (@MohanMOdisha) <a href="https://x.com/MohanMOdisha/status/2098399887742353495?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Odisha Investors' Meet held in Dubai; multiple MoUs signed</h2>The Odisha government signed eight MoUs and 16 Investment Intents, following 26 one-to-one meetings and six round-table discussions involving around 160 participants. Major MoUs included those with CAZBAA Project Ventures FZCO, Rana Holdings Limited, Sharaf Group and PTCL Infrastructure. Nearly 400 business leaders and investors attended Odisha Investors’ Meet in Dubai.<h2>From LNG to AI data centres: CM Majhi highlights opportunities in Odisha</h2>CM Majhi said that Odisha showcased opportunities across LNG storage, green energy, AI and data centres, critical minerals and rare earths, steel and downstream industries, processed food, logistics, tourism, chemicals and petrochemicals, ship repair and other emerging sectors.He highlighted Odisha’s natural resources, strategic ports, industrial infrastructure, competitive energy availability, skilled workforce and established industrial ecosystem.&nbsp;Industries Minister Sampad Chandra Swain reiterated the government’s commitment to “Speed, Certainty and Execution”, assuring investors of proactive support throughout the project lifecycle. The outreach featured high-level engagements with the UAE government, sovereign and institutional stakeholders, including International Holding Company, IBPG and Borouge.<h2>A warm welcome from Odisha diaspora</h2>The CM also received a grand and warm welcome from the Odia diaspora in Dubai, with more than 800 members of the Odia community participating in the special gathering. Members of the Odia community interacted directly with the chief minister and shared their experiences, aspirations and views. They expressed their happiness and pride over the chief minister’s visit and his interaction with the community. Majhi appreciated the strong cultural connect of Odias living in the UAE and lauded their efforts to preserve and promote Odia language, culture and traditions abroad. The gathering reflected the strong emotional bond between the Odia diaspora and their homeland, showcasing Odisha’s culture, traditions and spirit beyond its borders.<figure class="image"><img src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/HR_wjmhbEAA1H-G?format=jpg&amp;name=large" alt="Image"></figure>

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s three-day UAE visit generated proposed investments worth Rs 2.42 trillion, with employment potential of 6.18 lakh. The state signed eight MoUs and received 16 investment intents across sectors

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi recently went on a three-day official visit to UAE. During this successful trip, he pitched Odisha as a leading destination for global investment, manufacturing and technology. The outreach generated proposed investments worth Rs 2.42 trillion, with an employment potential of 6.18 lakh, the east Indian state's government said in a release.

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s three-day UAE visit generated proposed investments worth Rs 2.42 trillion, with employment potential of 6.18 lakh. The state signed eight MoUs and received 16 investment intents across sectors

Odisha gets investment proposals worth Rs 2.42 trillion from UAE with 6.18 lakh potential jobs

Security in New Delhi has reached peak levels as world leaders and foreign delegations descended upon India's capital for the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam complex. To manage the unprecedented diplomatic arrival, the national capital’s premier luxury hotels, primarily concentrated around the fortified enclaves of Lutyens’ Delhi and Chanakyapuri, have been transformed into secure diplomatic hubs for visiting heads of state and multilateral representatives.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-summit-2026-top-world-leaders-in-new-delhi-west-asia-war-casts-shadow-on-brics-summit-1789180499741/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-summit-2026-top-world-leaders-in-new-delhi-west-asia-war-casts-shadow-on-brics-summit-1789180499741/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;The diplomatic footprint reflects the expanded reach of the global grouping. High-profile delegations are strategically distributed across Delhi’s hospitality landscape:&nbsp;<ul><li>ITC Maurya in Chanakyapuri is hosting the Russian delegation, led by President Vladimir Putin.</li><li>Taj Palace on Sardar Patel Marg is accommodating the Chinese delegation, including President Xi Jinping.</li><li>The Oberoi on Dr Zakir Hussain Marg is housing delegations from Brazil, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Ethiopia, along with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.</li><li>&nbsp;The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri is quartering official contingents from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Bahrain.</li><li>&nbsp;Taj Mahal Hotel on Mansingh Road is hosting delegations from Belarus, Cuba, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Uruguay, as well as leadership figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Trade Organisation (WTO).</li><li>&nbsp;The LaLiT in Connaught Place is stationing delegates from South Africa and Burundi.</li><li>&nbsp;Le Méridien in Windsor Place is hosting delegations from Nigeria, Uganda, and Malaysia, accompanied by UN Secretary-General officials and leadership from the New Development Bank (NDB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).</li><li>&nbsp;Sheraton New Delhi in Saket is dedicated to the Egyptian delegation.</li><li>&nbsp;Shangri-La’s Eros on Ashoka Road is accommodating visiting West Asian diplomatic contingents.</li></ul>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/short-videos/brics-summit-2026-bharat-mandapam-goes-quiet-before-brics-summit-chaos-1789179604759">BRICS Summit 2026: Bharat Mandapam goes quiet before BRICS summit chaos</a>&nbsp;Delhi Police and central security agencies have coordinated multi-tier perimeters, biometric access zones, and dedicated traffic corridors across the Central and South Delhi districts. The distribution of delegations ensures rapid, synchronised transit via VIP corridors connecting Lutyens' Delhi directly to Pragati Maidan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brics-summit-china-resumes-guangzhou-new-delhi-flight-issues-good-neighbourliness-remark-ahead-of-xi-modi-meet-1789186203894">BRICS Summit: China resumes Guangzhou-New Delhi flight, issues 'good-neighbourliness' remark ahead of Xi-Modi meet</a>&nbsp;Inside Bharat Mandapam, leaders are slated to address key multilateral priorities, including regional economic integration, local currency settlement frameworks, energy security, and global governance reform. The concentration of global leadership across these key priorities underscores New Delhi’s role as the focal point of high-stakes international diplomacy.

New Delhi's luxury hotels in Lutyens' Delhi and Chanakyapuri turn into high-security diplomatic hubs as world leaders assemble at Bharat Mandapam for the 18th BRICS Summit.

Security in New Delhi has reached peak levels as world leaders and foreign delegations descended upon India's capital for the 18th BRICS Summit, hosted at the state-of-the-art Bharat Mandapam complex. To manage the unprecedented diplomatic arrival, the national capital’s premier luxury hotels, primarily concentrated around the fortified enclaves of Lutyens’ Delhi and Chanakyapuri, have been transformed into secure diplomatic hubs for visiting heads of state and multilateral representatives. https://www.wionews.com/videos/brics-summit-2026-top-world-leaders-in-new-delhi-west-asia-war-casts-shadow-on-brics-summit-1789180499741/embed The diplomatic footprint reflects the expanded reach of the global grouping. High-profile delegations are strategically distributed across Delhi’s hospitality landscape: ITC Maurya in Chanakyapuri is hosting the Russian delegation, led by President Vladimir Putin. Taj Palace on Sardar Patel Marg is accommodating the Chinese delegation, including President Xi Jinping. The Oberoi on Dr Zakir Hussain Marg is housing delegations from Brazil, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and Ethiopia, along with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The Leela Palace in Chanakyapuri is quartering official contingents from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Bahrain. Taj Mahal Hotel on Mansingh Road is hosting delegations from Belarus, Cuba, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Uruguay, as well as leadership figures from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Trade Organisation (WTO). The LaLiT in Connaught Place is stationing delegates from South Africa and Burundi. Le Méridien in Windsor Place is hosting delegations from Nigeria, Uganda, and Malaysia, accompanied by UN Secretary-General officials and leadership from the New Development Bank (NDB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Sheraton New Delhi in Saket is dedicated to the Egyptian delegation. Shangri-La’s Eros on Ashoka Road is accommodating visiting West Asian diplomatic contingents. Also read: BRICS Summit 2026: Bharat Mandapam goes quiet before BRICS summit chaos Delhi Police and central security agencies have coordinated multi-tier perimeters, biometric access zones, and dedicated traffic corridors across the Central and South Delhi districts. The distribution of delegations ensures rapid, synchronised transit via VIP corridors connecting Lutyens' Delhi directly to Pragati Maidan. Also read: BRICS Summit: China resumes Guangzhou-New Delhi flight, issues 'good-neighbourliness' remark ahead of Xi-Modi meet Inside Bharat Mandapam, leaders are slated to address key multilateral priorities, including regional economic integration, local currency settlement frameworks, energy security, and global governance reform. The concentration of global leadership across these key priorities underscores New Delhi’s role as the focal point of high-stakes international diplomacy.

New Delhi's luxury hotels in Lutyens' Delhi and Chanakyapuri turn into high-security diplomatic hubs as world leaders assemble at Bharat Mandapam for the 18th BRICS Summit.

Delhi's top luxury hotels turn into high-security fortress hubs for BRICS 2026 delegations

Fatima Sana Shaikh is grabbing headlines for all the right reasons ever since the riveting trailer of Hunkkaar - The Roar was released. Shaikh has been receiving all the love from her fans and admirers, and while the excitement continues to build up, the global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has fueled it manifold by extending a massive shoutout for Fatima.&nbsp;

The actress took to her social media handle to share the trailer along with a sweet note that captures Shaikh's performance. "You are fantastic in this show! @fatimasanashaikh," she wrote. What made it even more special is Fatima Sana Shaikh acknowledging the sweet shoutout and adding more to it. "Poori duniya alag, @priyankachopra championing our show bilkul alag," she reacted on her social media handle.&nbsp;<h2>About Hunkaar&nbsp;</h2>In this upcoming ambitious release, Shaikh steps into the role of a dedicated police officer, leaving the audience intrigued about what's to come.&nbsp;The trailer opens with Aneet’s Meenu standing at a police station with her parents and getting a complaint registered against an influential spiritual guru, Baapji (Raghubir Yadav), for abusing her. The trailer then goes on to show how the victim and her intent are questioned for taking on someone so powerful. Even her own father questions her motives as she doesn’t fit the mould of how a victim is expected to behave. Meanwhile, ACP Jasleen Singh Soni (Fatima Sana Shaikh) tries to get to the bottom of the case and challenges Baapji. She, too, is threatened and intimidated by his clan and influence.&nbsp;

Fatima Sana Sheikh's story on Instagram

The gripping drama is produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, in association with Purple Pebble Pictures. Priyanka Chopra Jonas serves as executive producer of the show. Speaking about the show, Priyanka Chopra Jonas said, “As a producer, I’ve always wanted to stand behind stories that have something to say, and Hunkkaar: The Roar is very much that. I also really believe in Nitya and Karan as filmmakers. I’m incredibly proud of what this entire cast and crew has created, and it’s been a privilege to be a small part of this journey. I hope the story stays with audiences the way it stayed with me.” The show premieres on September 25, only on JioHotstar.5.

Priyanka Chopra recently gave a shout out to Fatima Sana Sheikh who features in the new web series produced by Chopra. Titled Hunkkaar, the show also features Aneet Padda. 

Fatima Sana Shaikh is grabbing headlines for all the right reasons ever since the riveting trailer of Hunkkaar - The Roar was released. Shaikh has been receiving all the love from her fans and admirers, and while the excitement continues to build up, the global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas has fueled it manifold by extending a massive shoutout for Fatima.

Priyanka Chopra recently gave a shout out to Fatima Sana Sheikh who features in the new web series produced by Chopra. Titled Hunkkaar, the show also features Aneet Padda.&nbsp;

Priyanka Chopra Jonas heaps praise on Fatima Sana Shaikh's performance in Hunkkaar - The Roar's trailer, actress reacts

In just seven days, Mirzapur: The Movie has stormed past the Rs 200-crore milestone globally. The gangster thriller has clinched the 5th spot among the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year, outperforming Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2.&nbsp;The Divyenndu, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal-starrer film had already made a roaring start at the box office, surpassing Rs 100 crore worldwide in its opening weekend alone.&nbsp;&nbsp;The film maintained strong momentum through the weekdays without experiencing a major drop in numbers.&nbsp;Propelled by an exceptional response in the mass belts of UP and Bihar, the action thriller minted Rs25 crore on its opening day.&nbsp;&nbsp;By its seventh day (Thursday), it continued to hold firm, collecting over Rs10 crore net daily.&nbsp;<h2>Mirzapur: The Movie witnesses massive footfalls in tier-2 cities</h2>After its initial seven-day run, the film's domestic collections reached Rs148 crore net (Rs177 crore gross). The movie has recorded exceptional performance in northern circuits and smaller centres.&nbsp; Single-screen theatres in several tier-2 towns are reporting houseful shows even for afternoon screenings.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Thursday, Mirzapur: The Movie maintained a 43% overall night show occupancy across India, which surged past 60% in cities like Lucknow, Jaipur, and Bhopal.&nbsp;<h2>Strong global haul&nbsp;</h2>While domestic ticket sales form the bulk of its earnings, international markets have also delivered solid numbers. After a slow start overseas, collections picked up over the weekend. By Thursday, the film generated $3.7 million internationally, primarily driven by North America and the Middle East.&nbsp;&nbsp;This brings its 7-day total worldwide haul to Rs 213 crore. It stands as the sixth Hindi film this year to cross the Rs 200-crore mark globally and only the third to achieve it within its opening week.&nbsp;<h2>Overtaking Awarapan 2; eyes on Akshay Kumar hits</h2>With its Thursday collection, Mirzapur: The Movie officially entered the top 5 highest-grossing Hindi films of the year. With Rs 213 crore worldwide, it surpassed Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 (Rs212 crore), whose box office pace has slowed down.&nbsp; Meanwhile, devotional film Hanuman Ansh is close behind with nearly Rs193 crore (all from India) and is set to overtake Awarapan 2 this weekend ahead of its international release.&nbsp;Mirzapur: The Movie is now set to challenge two Akshay Kumar blockbusters—Dhamaal 4 (Rs 224 crore) and Bhooth Bangla (Rs 247 crore)—in its pursuit of the top 3 spots of 2026.&nbsp;<h2>About Mirzapur</h2>Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is directed by Gurmeet Singh, written by Puneet Krishna, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. Kassim Jagmagia and Vishal Ramchandani serve as co-producers. The film was released theatrically in Hindi and Telugu on 4 September.&nbsp; The star cast features Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, and Divyenndu, with Jitendra Kumar taking over the role of Bablu Pandit from Vikrant Massey. The ensemble also includes Ravi Kishan, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Mohitt Maalik, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang, Pramod Pathak, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Shweta Tripathi, and Sonal S Chauhan.

Mirzapur: The Movie continues its dominance at the box office. The film has earned Rs 200 crore worldwide within 7 days of its release, making it one of the top 5 grossers of 2026. 

In just seven days, Mirzapur: The Movie has stormed past the Rs 200-crore milestone globally. The gangster thriller has clinched the 5th spot among the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year, outperforming Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2. The Divyenndu, Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal-starrer film had already made a roaring start at the box office, surpassing Rs 100 crore worldwide in its opening weekend alone. The film maintained strong momentum through the weekdays without experiencing a major drop in numbers. Propelled by an exceptional response in the mass belts of UP and Bihar, the action thriller minted Rs25 crore on its opening day. By its seventh day (Thursday), it continued to hold firm, collecting over Rs10 crore net daily. Mirzapur: The Movie witnesses massive footfalls in tier-2 cities After its initial seven-day run, the film's domestic collections reached Rs148 crore net (Rs177 crore gross). The movie has recorded exceptional performance in northern circuits and smaller centres. Single-screen theatres in several tier-2 towns are reporting houseful shows even for afternoon screenings. On Thursday, Mirzapur: The Movie maintained a 43% overall night show occupancy across India, which surged past 60% in cities like Lucknow, Jaipur, and Bhopal. Strong global haul While domestic ticket sales form the bulk of its earnings, international markets have also delivered solid numbers. After a slow start overseas, collections picked up over the weekend. By Thursday, the film generated $3.7 million internationally, primarily driven by North America and the Middle East. This brings its 7-day total worldwide haul to Rs 213 crore. It stands as the sixth Hindi film this year to cross the Rs 200-crore mark globally and only the third to achieve it within its opening week. Overtaking Awarapan 2; eyes on Akshay Kumar hits With its Thursday collection, Mirzapur: The Movie officially entered the top 5 highest-grossing Hindi films of the year. With Rs 213 crore worldwide, it surpassed Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 (Rs212 crore), whose box office pace has slowed down. Meanwhile, devotional film Hanuman Ansh is close behind with nearly Rs193 crore (all from India) and is set to overtake Awarapan 2 this weekend ahead of its international release. Mirzapur: The Movie is now set to challenge two Akshay Kumar blockbusters—Dhamaal 4 (Rs 224 crore) and Bhooth Bangla (Rs 247 crore)—in its pursuit of the top 3 spots of 2026. About Mirzapur Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is directed by Gurmeet Singh, written by Puneet Krishna, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. Kassim Jagmagia and Vishal Ramchandani serve as co-producers. The film was released theatrically in Hindi and Telugu on 4 September. The star cast features Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, and Divyenndu, with Jitendra Kumar taking over the role of Bablu Pandit from Vikrant Massey. The ensemble also includes Ravi Kishan, Abhishek Banerjee, Rasika Dugal, Mohitt Maalik, Sheeba Chadha, Rajesh Tailang, Pramod Pathak, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Shweta Tripathi, and Sonal S Chauhan.

Mirzapur: The Movie continues its dominance at the box office. The film has earned Rs 200 crore worldwide within 7 days of its release, making it one of the top 5 grossers of 2026.&nbsp;

Mirzapur: The Movie crosses Rs 200 crore worldwide on day 7, beats Awarapan 2 to enter top 5 grossers of 2026

New Delhi, September 11, 2026: WION (World Is One News—India's global news channel) today announced WION World Conferences, a curated series of summits, conferences, conclaves, and engagements that will bring together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, investors, academics, experts, and changemakers to examine the issues transforming India and the world.&nbsp;The initiative comes at a defining moment for the global order. As globalisation faces profound disruption, geopolitical realignments deepen and technology and economic forces redraw traditional boundaries, WION World Conferences will examine these shifts, debate their implications, and explore new opportunities for cooperation.&nbsp;Built around WION’s core philosophy of ‘World Is One’, the platform will take conversations beyond headlines—bringing global perspectives into dialogue with country-specific priorities.&nbsp;Its agenda will span AI, sustainability, tourism, defence, diplomacy, global economics, education, technology, and the future of work, alongside country-to-country partnerships through high-level keynotes, panel discussions, fireside conversations, closed-door roundtables, and strategic networking.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/bond-tokenization-summit-2026-tokenization-explained-how-blockchain-could-change-the-way-you-own-everything-from-homes-to-bonds-1789026218424">Bond Tokenization Summit 2026: How blockchain could change the way you own everything from homes to bonds</a>&nbsp;Announcing the initiative, Raktim Das, CEO, Zee Media Corporation Limited, said: “WION has been about taking India’s conversations to the world and bringing the world’s conversations to India. WION World Conferences is a natural extension of that mission. The world is changing rapidly, and so are the relationships between countries, economies, and people. These platforms will bring together those shaping policy, business and society to engage with the big questions of our time, challenge conventional thinking, and explore new possibilities for collaboration.”<h2>From a Soft Start to a Global Platform</h2>&nbsp;While WION World Conferences is being formally announced today, the platform has already begun taking shape.&nbsp;In May 2026, WION made a soft start with the WION Global Innovation and Leadership Summit in Colombo, bringing together leading Sri Lankan business leaders, policymakers, and influential voices to examine the future of the India-Sri Lanka relationship.&nbsp;The discussions highlighted the potential for deeper economic cooperation, with Sri Lankan business leaders calling for a rethink of existing trade dynamics with India, greater market access and deeper economic integration to unlock the full potential of bilateral ties.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/bond-tokenization-summit-2026-how-india-s-bond-market-is-transforming-for-retail-investors-1789026873158">Bond Tokenization Summit 2026: How India's bond market is transforming for retail investors</a>&nbsp;The Colombo summit offered an early demonstration of the role WION seeks to play — creating credible spaces where countries and communities can move beyond conventional narratives, openly examine shared challenges and identify opportunities for stronger partnerships.&nbsp;Building on that momentum, September 2026 will see WION convene focused forums on Tourism, Bond Tokenization and AI in Education, marking the next phase in the rollout of WION World Conferences.

<h2>From India’s Window to the World — to the World’s Window into India</h2>&nbsp;WION has established itself as a global-facing news platform connecting India with audiences and conversations across geographies. WION World Conferences takes that proposition from the newsroom to the conference room, creating spaces for international engagement, cross-border dialogue, and collaboration.&nbsp;With engagements spanning India, Asia, and Africa, as well as major global platforms such as Davos, the initiative will strengthen WION’s role as a forum for international dialogue.&nbsp;The conversation will not end when the event does. WION’s television, digital and social platforms will take the ideas and debates from the room to audiences across India and the world through interviews, explainers, television specials, digital stories, opinion pieces and follow-up programming.

From AI and sustainability to tourism, diplomacy, defence, trade and the future of work, WION World Conferences will explore India’s place in a rapidly changing world.

New Delhi, September 11, 2026: WION (World Is One News—India's global news channel) today announced WION World Conferences, a curated series of summits, conferences, conclaves, and engagements that will bring together policymakers, business leaders, diplomats, investors, academics, experts, and changemakers to examine the issues transforming India and the world. The initiative comes at a defining moment for the global order. As globalisation faces profound disruption, geopolitical realignments deepen and technology and economic forces redraw traditional boundaries, WION World Conferences will examine these shifts, debate their implications, and explore new opportunities for cooperation. Built around WION’s core philosophy of ‘World Is One’, the platform will take conversations beyond headlines—bringing global perspectives into dialogue with country-specific priorities. Its agenda will span AI, sustainability, tourism, defence, diplomacy, global economics, education, technology, and the future of work, alongside country-to-country partnerships through high-level keynotes, panel discussions, fireside conversations, closed-door roundtables, and strategic networking. Also read: Bond Tokenization Summit 2026: How blockchain could change the way you own everything from homes to bonds Announcing the initiative, Raktim Das, CEO, Zee Media Corporation Limited, said: “WION has been about taking India’s conversations to the world and bringing the world’s conversations to India. WION World Conferences is a natural extension of that mission. The world is changing rapidly, and so are the relationships between countries, economies, and people. These platforms will bring together those shaping policy, business and society to engage with the big questions of our time, challenge conventional thinking, and explore new possibilities for collaboration.” From a Soft Start to a Global Platform While WION World Conferences is being formally announced today, the platform has already begun taking shape. In May 2026, WION made a soft start with the WION Global Innovation and Leadership Summit in Colombo, bringing together leading Sri Lankan business leaders, policymakers, and influential voices to examine the future of the India-Sri Lanka relationship. The discussions highlighted the potential for deeper economic cooperation, with Sri Lankan business leaders calling for a rethink of existing trade dynamics with India, greater market access and deeper economic integration to unlock the full potential of bilateral ties. Also read: Bond Tokenization Summit 2026: How India's bond market is transforming for retail investors The Colombo summit offered an early demonstration of the role WION seeks to play — creating credible spaces where countries and communities can move beyond conventional narratives, openly examine shared challenges and identify opportunities for stronger partnerships. Building on that momentum, September 2026 will see WION convene focused forums on Tourism, Bond Tokenization and AI in Education, marking the next phase in the rollout of WION World Conferences.

From AI and sustainability to tourism, diplomacy, defence, trade and the future of work, WION World Conferences will explore India’s place in a rapidly changing world.

WION announces WION World Conferences — A global platform for the power of ideas

There are some songs that never really leave the cultural consciousness. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Saanson Ki Mala is one of them. Decades after becoming a cult classic, the iconic qawwali has found a striking new context in Mirzapur: The Movie, becoming almost synonymous with one of the film’s most talked-about moments featuring Rasika Dugal as Beena Tripathi and Mohit Malik as Birju Lohar.&nbsp;&nbsp;The song plays over the pivotal sequence involving Beena Tripathi and Birju Lohar, creating an unexpectedly poignant contrast between the lyrics of eternal love and the drama that unfolds on screen. The moment has since taken on a life of its own on social media, with fans sharing clips, memes, edits and reactions to the sequence, further cementing Saanson Ki Mala as an unlikely anthem for Beena and Birju.&nbsp;For Rasika Dugal, who has played Beena through the Mirzapur universe, seeing the song resonate so strongly with audiences has been particularly special.&nbsp;“It's really special that the song has been around for generations, and people have had such a deep relationship with it. And now, to see it find a completely new context through Beena. And to see people reacting to it, making content, sharing their own takes on the dialogue while simultaneously rediscovering the music is wonderful. It reinforces how timeless the song really is,” she says.&nbsp;The choice of Saanson Ki Mala is particularly significant to Beena’s arc. The song, with its themes of devotion, longing and an enduring connection to the beloved, gives the character’s emotional journey an unexpected poetic dimension.&nbsp;Also read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mirzapur-did-it-now-it-s-their-turn-ott-shows-we-want-as-movies-family-man-bandish-bandit-and-more-1789032139879">Mirzapur did it, now it's their turn - OTT shows we want as movies</a>&nbsp;“For Beena, the song is not just playing in the background. It almost becomes a part of her emotional world in that moment. There is so much history in that moment, and there is so much that she cannot say. The song says things that she herself doesn’t. That’s what makes the sequence so powerful for me,” Dugal adds.&nbsp;And perhaps that is a fitting new chapter for Saanson Ki Mala: a song that has lived across generations, now finding a new context through Beena and the world of Mirzapur.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/mirzapur-the-movie-review-nostalgia-meets-high-stakes-bhaukaal-as-kaleen-bhaiya-and-company-take-over-theatres-1788514466844">Mirzapur: The Movie review: Nostalgia meets high-stakes 'bhaukaal' as Kaleen Bhaiya and company take over theatres</a>&nbsp;For Rasika, the audience response has added another dimension to the scene. “It’s lovely when something you’ve been a part of creating takes on a life of its own and becomes a part of people's conversations and imagination. Experiencing the reactions to the scene in theatres has been so special, and then seeing it travel beyond the film-through the song- is a new one for me.”

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's iconic song ‘Saason Ki Mala’ has found a new audience, all thanks to Mirzapur: The Movie. Rasika Dugal, on whom the song has been picturised, has reacted to its renewed popularity. 

There are some songs that never really leave the cultural consciousness. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s Saanson Ki Mala is one of them. Decades after becoming a cult classic, the iconic qawwali has found a striking new context in Mirzapur: The Movie, becoming almost synonymous with one of the film’s most talked-about moments featuring Rasika Dugal as Beena Tripathi and Mohit Malik as Birju Lohar. The song plays over the pivotal sequence involving Beena Tripathi and Birju Lohar, creating an unexpectedly poignant contrast between the lyrics of eternal love and the drama that unfolds on screen. The moment has since taken on a life of its own on social media, with fans sharing clips, memes, edits and reactions to the sequence, further cementing Saanson Ki Mala as an unlikely anthem for Beena and Birju. For Rasika Dugal, who has played Beena through the Mirzapur universe, seeing the song resonate so strongly with audiences has been particularly special. “It's really special that the song has been around for generations, and people have had such a deep relationship with it. And now, to see it find a completely new context through Beena. And to see people reacting to it, making content, sharing their own takes on the dialogue while simultaneously rediscovering the music is wonderful. It reinforces how timeless the song really is,” she says. The choice of Saanson Ki Mala is particularly significant to Beena’s arc. The song, with its themes of devotion, longing and an enduring connection to the beloved, gives the character’s emotional journey an unexpected poetic dimension. Also read:Mirzapur did it, now it's their turn - OTT shows we want as movies “For Beena, the song is not just playing in the background. It almost becomes a part of her emotional world in that moment. There is so much history in that moment, and there is so much that she cannot say. The song says things that she herself doesn’t. That’s what makes the sequence so powerful for me,” Dugal adds. And perhaps that is a fitting new chapter for Saanson Ki Mala: a song that has lived across generations, now finding a new context through Beena and the world of Mirzapur. Also read: Mirzapur: The Movie review: Nostalgia meets high-stakes 'bhaukaal' as Kaleen Bhaiya and company take over theatres For Rasika, the audience response has added another dimension to the scene. “It’s lovely when something you’ve been a part of creating takes on a life of its own and becomes a part of people's conversations and imagination. Experiencing the reactions to the scene in theatres has been so special, and then seeing it travel beyond the film-through the song- is a new one for me.”

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's iconic song ‘Saason Ki Mala’ has found a new audience, all thanks to Mirzapur: The Movie. Rasika Dugal, on whom the song has been picturised, has reacted to its renewed popularity.&nbsp;

Rasika Dugal on ‘Saanson Ki Mala’ becoming Beena Tripathi’s anthem: Beautiful to see it find a completely new context

India’s corporate bond market is beginning to take a closer look at blockchain as a possible way to modernise some of its long-standing processes. At the Zee Business Bond Tokenization Summit 2026, co-presented by E-Sutra and Blockmaze, leaders from the finance, policy and technology sectors discussed whether blockchain could fundamentally alter how bonds are issued, settled and owned in India. Held in Mumbai on Wed (Sep 9), the event brought together voices who discussed the future of bond tokenization and the broader application of blockchain-based digital assets. A key focus was the use of digital tokens to represent ownership or economic value connected to real-world financial and physical assets. The conversation moved beyond the realm of fintech experimentation.&nbsp;<h2>What does bond tokenization actually mean?</h2>Bond tokenization involves creating digital tokens using blockchain infrastructure to represent ownership or economic rights associated with a bond.Rather than relying solely on conventional systems to maintain ownership records, the information can be stored on a shared digital ledger. Smart contracts can automatically handle tasks such as interest payments, principal repayments and some compliance requirements. This could have three immediate implications: fewer intermediaries, quicker transactions and the possibility of breaking a large bond into smaller units that investors can purchase individually.<h2>Four ways tokenization could change the bond market.&nbsp;</h2>At the Zee Business Bond Tokenization Summit 2026, participants highlighted four ways tokenization could change the bond market. First, it could make bonds more accessible through fractional ownership, allowing large bonds to be divided into smaller digital units so retail and smaller investors can participate with lower amounts. Second, tokenization could speed up issuance and settlement by using smart contracts to automatically handle coupon payments, redemptions and corporate actions, reducing manual work and enabling near real-time transfers. Third, blockchain could improve transparency by creating a time-stamped and verifiable record of ownership and transactions, while permissioned systems could provide issuers, investors and regulators with a clear audit trail, subject to KYC, custody and SEBI and RBI requirements. Finally, tokenization could lower distribution and settlement costs, making smaller bond issues more viable and allowing more issuers to access the market directly.<h2>Regulation remains the key hurdle</h2>Panelists repeatedly highlighted the importance of regulation at the Zee Business Bond Tokenization Summit 2026. Blockchain infrastructure by itself cannot determine whether tokenized bonds become a mainstream financial product, they said. Issues such as investor protection, KYC and anti-money laundering requirements, custody, settlement finality, taxation and interoperability with existing depositories will all have to be addressed.The regulatory architecture could ultimately determine how quickly tokenized bonds move from experimental projects and pilots into the mainstream market. Without sufficient certainty around these issues, the technology cannot become part of the wider financial system.<h2>Why India could have an advantage</h2>Experts at the Zee Business Bond Tokenization Summit 2026 said that the case for India is also linked to the country's rapidly developing digital financial infrastructure. Systems such as UPI, account aggregators and e-rupee pilots are developing alongside the broader digital economy. If blockchain-based infrastructure for bonds can connect with this ecosystem, while regulation evolves at the same pace, India could potentially create a tokenized bond market that is globally competitive while still operating within a trusted-intermediary framework.<h2>The top focus</h2>The summit focused on four key conversations around the technology, regulation and investment potential of tokenized assets. “Code to Capital” explored how traditional bonds can be represented on blockchain and what bond tokenization means in practical terms. “Sandbox to Scale” looked at the regulatory, custody and settlement frameworks needed to take tokenization from pilot projects to wider adoption. “Code, Connectivity &amp; Capital” examined how blockchain and smart contracts could make bond issuance and settlement faster and reduce manual processes. “Think Global, Tokenize Local” focused on whether fractional investment through tokenized bonds could increase retail participation and make fixed-income investments more accessible.

Bond tokenization could reshape India’s corporate bond market by using blockchain to enable fractional ownership, faster settlement, automated payments and greater transparency. At the Zee Business Bond Tokenization Summit 2026, experts discussed the road ahead.

India’s corporate bond market is beginning to take a closer look at blockchain as a possible way to modernise some of its long-standing processes. At the Zee Business Bond Tokenization Summit 2026, co-presented by E-Sutra and Blockmaze, leaders from the finance, policy and technology sectors discussed whether blockchain could fundamentally alter how bonds are issued, settled and owned in India. Held in Mumbai on Wed (Sep 9), the event brought together voices who discussed the future of bond tokenization and the broader application of blockchain-based digital assets. A key focus was the use of digital tokens to represent ownership or economic value connected to real-world financial and physical assets. The conversation moved beyond the realm of fintech experimentation. What does bond tokenization actually mean? Bond tokenization involves creating digital tokens using blockchain infrastructure to represent ownership or economic rights associated with a bond. Rather than relying solely on conventional systems to maintain ownership records, the information can be stored on a shared digital ledger. Smart contracts can automatically handle tasks such as interest payments, principal repayments and some compliance requirements. This could have three immediate implications: fewer intermediaries, quicker transactions and the possibility of breaking a large bond into smaller units that investors can purchase individually. Four ways tokenization could change the bond market. At the Zee Business Bond Tokenization Summit 2026, participants highlighted four ways tokenization could change the bond market. First, it could make bonds more accessible through fractional ownership, allowing large bonds to be divided into smaller digital units so retail and smaller investors can participate with lower amounts. Second, tokenization could speed up issuance and settlement by using smart contracts to automatically handle coupon payments, redemptions and corporate actions, reducing manual work and enabling near real-time transfers. Third, blockchain could improve transparency by creating a time-stamped and verifiable record of ownership and transactions, while permissioned systems could provide issuers, investors and regulators with a clear audit trail, subject to KYC, custody and SEBI and RBI requirements. Finally, tokenization could lower distribution and settlement costs, making smaller bond issues more viable and allowing more issuers to access the market directly. Regulation remains the key hurdle Panelists repeatedly highlighted the importance of regulation at the Zee Business Bond Tokenization Summit 2026. Blockchain infrastructure by itself cannot determine whether tokenized bonds become a mainstream financial product, they said. Issues such as investor protection, KYC and anti-money laundering requirements, custody, settlement finality, taxation and interoperability with existing depositories will all have to be addressed. The regulatory architecture could ultimately determine how quickly tokenized bonds move from experimental projects and pilots into the mainstream market. Without sufficient certainty around these issues, the technology cannot become part of the wider financial system. Why India could have an advantage Experts at the Zee Business Bond Tokenization Summit 2026 said that the case for India is also linked to the country's rapidly developing digital financial infrastructure. Systems such as UPI, account aggregators and e-rupee pilots are developing alongside the broader digital economy. If blockchain-based infrastructure for bonds can connect with this ecosystem, while regulation evolves at the same pace, India could potentially create a tokenized bond market that is globally competitive while still operating within a trusted-intermediary framework. The top focus The summit focused on four key conversations around the technology, regulation and investment potential of tokenized assets. “Code to Capital” explored how traditional bonds can be represented on blockchain and what bond tokenization means in practical terms. “Sandbox to Scale” looked at the regulatory, custody and settlement frameworks needed to take tokenization from pilot projects to wider adoption. “Code, Connectivity & Capital” examined how blockchain and smart contracts could make bond issuance and settlement faster and reduce manual processes. “Think Global, Tokenize Local” focused on whether fractional investment through tokenized bonds could increase retail participation and make fixed-income investments more accessible.

Bond tokenization could reshape India’s corporate bond market by using blockchain to enable fractional ownership, faster settlement, automated payments and greater transparency. At the Zee Business Bond Tokenization Summit 2026, experts discussed the road ahead.

Bond Tokenization Summit 2026: How blockchain could change the way you own everything from homes to bonds

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