Will 30% tax on cryptocurrency see a reduction in Budget 2026? Here’s what experts think on income tax, TDS and loss set-off rules on VDAsIndia's crypto community eagerly awaits Budget 2026. Investors and experts hope for a fairer tax regime for Virtual Digital Assets. Current...
30 Jan, 2026, 11.20 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
From global agreements to local action: India’s opportunity to lead the way in VDA governanceIndia is at the forefront of the Virtual Digital Asset (VDA) revolution but lacks formal regulatory dialogue in Parliament. While global po...
03 Aug, 2025, 01.17 PM IST
Cryptic poser: Does your rival find you fit and proper for crypto biz?In a regulatory void, judging the 'fit and proper' quality of a new applicant has been left to existing virtual digital asset (VDA) service...
26 Jul, 2025, 12.39 AM 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 2025: Can India’s VDA Tax and regulatory reforms contribute to the nation’s economic growth?India is on the verge of becoming a global leader in Virtual Digital Assets but faces challenges due to high taxation, pushing traders to o...
31 Jan, 2025, 10.40 AM IST
Tax break on buying EV: Will govt bring this interest deduction on buying electric vehicles back in Budget 2025?The push towards a greener future and comparatively lower cost of running and maintenance has led to a surge in the usage of EVs, which has...
15 Jan, 2025, 11.41 AM IST
Navigating VDA Regulations in India: Charting a Path to InnovationIndia's evolving relationship with virtual digital assets (VDA) calls for a clear regulatory framework to foster innovation, protect invest...
12 Jan, 2025, 12.07 PM IST
How political discourse influences Virtual Digital Assets regulationsPolitical discourse and public sentiment shape the regulation and adoption of digital assets (VDAs). In India, VDA was recognized in 2023 u...
05 Nov, 2024, 03.14 PM IST
India can achieve responsible cryptoasset development with self-regulationIndia's crypto sector sees regulation with tax laws and anti-money laundering measures. G20 Presidency promotes stablecoins and financial s...
22 Jul, 2024, 01.29 PM IST
India’s crypto regulations can do with a HODL strategyAs the global crypto asset market progresses, India finds itself at a pivotal juncture. There’s an opportunity to chart a course that delic...
04 May, 2024, 03.50 PM IST
Budget 2024: Finding the sweet spot for VDA taxThe Indian government introduced taxation on VDAs during the Union Budget 2022. It brought much-needed clarity to investors and the industr...
28 Jan, 2024, 05.23 PM IST
TDS at 1% pushing crypto investors to grey market: Will Budget 2024 reconsider it?TDS rate on crypto: in Budget 2022, the government brought out rules on how capital gains from different virtual digital assets such as cry...
19 Jan, 2024, 10.38 AM IST
View: Cryptic tax rules for cryptosThe transactions pertaining to income from transfer of virtual digital assets is required to be disclosed under the Schedule VDA in the ITR...
30 Jul, 2023, 09.41 PM IST
EU MiCA and its takeaways for VDA regulations in IndiaIn April 2023, the European Union passed the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Legislation, providing a framework for regulating cryptocurren...
11 Jun, 2023, 04.19 PM IST
Crypto mining cost not to be allowed as deduction under I-T Act: FinMinThe 2022-23 Budget has brought in clarity concerning the levy of income tax on crypto assets. From April 1, a 30 per cent I-T plus cess and...
21 Mar, 2022, 05.51 PM IST
Shipping vessel sharing pacts gets exemption from CCI ambitThe shipping industry has been seeking exemption for these pacts from CCI, which keeps a tab on unfair trade practices at market place.
16 Dec, 2013, 02.07 AM IST