Indian crypto traders are moving to futures. Here's where the math actually worksWazirX Futures brings direct INR access, the lowest fees in the domestic market, and built-in risk guardrails to a segment that has quietly...
18 Jun, 2026, 10.53 AM IST
What crypto investors need to know for tax season 2026India's tax season now demands greater scrutiny for crypto investors as enforcement intensifies. New reporting requirements, including tran...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Understanding India's evolving crypto discourseIndia is actively shaping its digital asset future. Authorities are implementing stricter rules for crypto platforms and transactions. Tax ...
25 May, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Govt flags ‘high-risk’ crypto system in note to Parliamentary panelIndia's virtual digital asset sector is now high risk. Intelligence reports reveal extensive illegal activities including drug trafficking ...
21 May, 2026, 02.01 AM IST
Ban on privacy tokens: How to navigate exchange delistingIndia's crypto exchanges are delisting privacy tokens like Zcash and Dash following new AML/CFT rules. This forces investors to rebalance p...
02 Feb, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Why are Indian traders flocking to crypto futures over spot deals?Crypto futures trading in India is surpassing spot deals. Traders are drawn to potential profits and lower taxes. Futures volumes now excee...
26 Aug, 2025, 06.01 AM IST
Taxman sets out to draw up a crypto codeNot only are crypto gains taxed at the income tax rate of 30% (unlike the lower capital gains tax on stock profits), VDA traders can't offs...
18 Aug, 2025, 01.34 AM IST
Rs 437 crore tax collection: For crypto traders, evading income tax is getting difficult as Tax Dept uses AI, data analytics toolsThe Income Tax Department is intensifying its scrutiny of cryptocurrency transactions. They are using AI and data analytics to detect tax e...
26 Jul, 2025, 02.53 PM IST
Crypto or virtual assets not regulated in India: MoS FinanceHowever, to ensure oversight from an anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) perspective, the Financial I...
21 Jul, 2025, 08.32 PM IST
Budget 2024: What is needed to boost the crypto market in India?The crypto community anticipates Union Budget reforms including a 0.01% TDS rate, Rs 5,00,000 threshold, loss offsetting, and aligning cryp...
22 Jul, 2024, 11.46 AM IST
Tax filing for crypto investors: All you need to knowVDA transactions, including sales, are subject to a 30% capital gains tax in India. A capital loss in one VDA can’t be offset against profi...
31 Jul, 2023, 10.15 PM IST
The potential for India to drive economic growth through VDAsIndia has the opportunity to lead the crypto revolution and reap its benefits. By adopting a strong crypto policy, the nation can encourage...
18 Feb, 2023, 01.04 PM IST
How TDS on crypto and virtual digital assets will work from todayThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued a circular explaining the guidelines about how TDS will work on crypto, virtual digital assets...
01 Jul, 2022, 05.24 PM IST
TDS on crypto, virtual digital asset is not applicable in these situationsEffective from July 1, 2022, TDS will be applicable at the time of transfer of virtual digital assets, crypto and NFTs. The TDS will be app...
01 Jul, 2022, 08.00 AM IST
Reward points, e-vouchers out of crypto tax ambitGiven the wide definition of VDA, there were concerns that these assets acquired through regular transactions could be subject to crypto ta...
04 May, 2022, 05.02 AM IST
Has govt gone too far by slapping a 1% TDS on transfers of virtual digital assets?A back-of-the-envelope calculations suggest that a trader will be left with 60 per cent of their initial capital after TDS on 50 trades. Th...
26 Apr, 2022, 12.44 AM IST
Crypto mining infrastructure cost not treated as cost of acquisitionThe cryptocurrency industry said the decision to disallow offset between different cryptos and mining expenses is regressive and will disco...
21 Mar, 2022, 11.07 PM IST