Jetking Infotrain, a 77-year-old Indian IT training company, has made history by becoming the first publicly listed Indian firm to adopt Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. With a market capitalization of $5 million and annual sales of $2 million, this move marks a considerable shift in the company’s financial strategy.
Following the announcement, Jetking Infotrain’s share prices rose by 20%, reaching ₹76.94.
A Bold Move in Corporate Finance
Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at Vaneck, highlighted this groundbreaking decision on social media platform X. Sigel stated, “Jetking Infotrain’s adoption of bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset is a pioneering step for Indian companies. This move aligns with the global trend of incorporating digital assets into corporate financial strategies.”
Jetking Infotrain Ltd. leads the way as India’s 1st publicly listed company to adopt #Bitcoin! 💰 A bold step toward embracing the future of finance & blockchain. 🌐
What does this mean for Indian businesses? Let’s discuss!👇#Crypto #Blockchain #India #Innovation pic.twitter.com/FdPrZrAoxn— Sonali Patil (@realonedefi) December 11, 2024
Strategic Investment in Bitcoin
Jetking Infotrain’s CEO, Avinash Bharwani, explained the rationale behind this decision. “We believe that bitcoin, with its limited supply and deflationary traits, offers a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. By integrating Bitcoin into our treasury, we aim to promote long-term growth and stability,” Bharwani said.
Impact on the Indian Corporate Sector
This strategic investment by Jetking Infotrain could influence other Indian corporations to consider integrating digital assets into their financial strategies. “We are the first to do this, and we are actively engaging with regulators to formalize the process while ensuring compliance,” Bharwani added.
Jetking Becomes India's First Publicly Traded Company to Adopt Bitcoin
Jetking Current Market Cap: INR 37.8 Cr
Jetking Bitcoin Holding: INR 10CrCongrats @AvinashBharwani pic.twitter.com/ysVbniYcRB
— Crypto with Vishal (@CryptoWthVishal) December 9, 2024
Global Adoption of Bitcoin
Jetking Infotrain joins a growing list of global companies, such as MicroStrategy and Block, that view Bitcoin as a valuable addition to their financial portfolios. These companies see Bitcoin as a means to diversify their assets and protect against economic uncertainties.
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