India
Indian IT Trade Association Sets up Blockchain Special Interest Group
A new special interest group has been formed in India to investigate and promote blockchain technology domestically.

150 Members: Indian Government, Mastercard Join Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
A state government in India, Mastercard and Cisco are among 34 new members of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.

Report: Indian Government Considers Tax on Bitcoin Purchases
Local reports indicate that India may put in place a goods-and-services tax on bitcoin purchases.

Indian States Look to Launch Blockchain Land Registry Efforts
New details have emerged about some of the blockchain applications being pursed by state governments in India.

India Inches Closer to Developing Cryptocurrency Rules
Government agencies in India are reportedly moving closer to developing regulations around cryptocurrencies.

Wanted: Police Seek Six OneCoin Promoters in India
India is looking to arrest six more people connected to the OneCoin digital currency scheme.

Indian Banks Select Microsoft As Exclusive Cloud Blockchain Provider
A group of India-based banks have struck a new strategic partnership with US tech giant Microsoft.

India's 'BankChain' Consortium Launches Blockchain KYC System
A blockchain consortium in India centered around banking applications has unveiled a new system for sharing information about customers.

Consensus 2017: EU, India Governments See Path to Global Blockchain Adoption
Speakers during the opening panel of Consensus 2017 agreed that blockchain is set to go global – but differed on how the technology will get there.

India's Kotak Mahindra Bank Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Test
The latest blockchain trade finance trial in India showcases how the use case is now gaining global interest among enterprises.

