Jetking Infotrain Becomes India’s First Public Firm to Hold Bitcoin as Treasury Asset

With a 77-year history, IT training provider Jetking Infotrain has taken a risk by embracing cryptocurrency. It just became the first publicly traded company in India to use Bitcoin as a corporate treasury reserve. Jetking’s acquisition of 12 Bitcoin, valued at almost $1.2 million, represents a change in the way Indian companies perceive digital assets.

Bitcoin as a Treasury Strategy

Jetking has designated Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset, joining the global trend of companies diversifying their balance sheets with cryptocurrency. This mirrors the strategy of international firms like MicroStrategy, which use Bitcoin to hedge against inflation and strengthen asset portfolios.

The company, which reports annual sales of $2 million and has a $5 million market cap, sees this move as a strategic step. Jetking noted in its announcement that Bitcoin’s potential for long-term value aligns with its goal of Treasury diversification.

Other Indian companies may be encouraged to include Bitcoin into their financial plans as a result of Jetking’s decision. Indian businesses have generally taken a more cautious approach to cryptocurrencies, whereas multinational corporations like Tesla and Coinbase have embraced it with confidence.

India continues to take a cautious approach to regulating digital assets. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) emphasized how crucial it is to comprehend the ramifications of its proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC). While stressing the potential advantages of CBDCs for cross-border payments, Deputy Governor T. Rabi Sankar made it clear that no deadline has been set for implementation.

Jetking’s action demonstrates its progressive approach to financial management and its readiness to investigate cutting-edge techniques for asset diversification.