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<h4><strong>Despite imposing one of the harshest crypto tax regimes, India remains one of the hotbeds of cryptocurrency. With a 30% tax on profits and a 1% TDS (tax deducted at source) on transactions, many expected crypto activity to slow. Instead, India’s crypto ecosystem continues to grow.</strong></h4>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/?s=exchanges" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Crypto exchanges</a> have remained active in India, providing key services such as fiat-to-crypto conversions, making it easier for locals to transact.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h5><strong>What’s behind India’s continued crypto growth?</strong></h5>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Raj Karkara, the chief operating officer of Indian exchange ZebPay believes India’s young, tech-savvy population is behind its blooming crypto economy. More than half of the Indian population is under 25 and has shown remarkable interest in crypto investments. </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Interestingly, Chainalysis estimated that around 100 million people own crypto in India. Chainalysis also <a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/cryptocurrency-news/chainalysis-report-india-and-nigeria-dominate-crypto-adoption/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">ranked</a> India as the biggest global economy in crypto adoption.&nbsp;</span></p>
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 <p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index is here! The top 10 countries spanned 5 continents, but Central &amp; Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) dominated the list. Read on to see the top 20 countries and learn about global adoption trends: <a href="https://t.co/F2nqkELtd2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://t.co/F2nqkELtd2</a> <a href="https://t.co/bbuG1lQ8vB" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/bbuG1lQ8vB</a></p>
 <p>— Chainalysis (@chainalysis) <a href="https://twitter.com/chainalysis/status/1833838773332840573?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">September 11, 2024</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Indian crypto YouTuber Ajay Kashyap attributes the country’s crypto growth to “the combination of widespread smartphone usage, cheap internet, and a growing interest in blockchain technology.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">India’s crypto isn’t limited to the popularity of crypto trading. The Asian giant has a large ecosystem of Web3 startups taking the lead in areas like DeFi and NFTs. Web3 companies like <a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/?s=polygon" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Polygon</a>, founded by Indians, are transforming the blockchain space and gaining mainstream attention.</span></p>
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 <p dir="ltr" lang="en"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f6a8.png" alt="🚨" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> ₹180 crore (~$21M) was collected as TDS from crypto in India last year.</p>
 <p>Yet, the confusion around crypto taxes is HUGE. <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f914.png" alt="🤔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"></p>
 <p>Here’s a simple breakdown of the State of Crypto Taxes in India <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f1ee-1f1f3.png" alt="🇮🇳" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"></p>
 <p>10 points on where crypto is taxed that every Indian crypto user must know <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f9f5.png" alt="🧵" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f447.png" alt="👇" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/Ghv4mRafmi" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/Ghv4mRafmi</a></p>
 <p>— Copperx (@CopperxHQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/CopperxHQ/status/1861045087557587296?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 25, 2024</a></p>
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<h5><strong>More About India &amp; Crypto Taxes</strong></h5>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Remittance is another contributing factor to India’s crypto growth. Most Indians rely on cryptocurrencies to send and receive money. Beyond remittance, cryptocurrencies play a huge role in India’s financial inclusion, helping millions of unbanked people access financial services.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Despite harsh tax policies, the Indian government has also shown interest in integrating cryptocurrencies. The country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has already approved major crypto exchanges like KuCoin and <a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/?s=binance" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Binance</a> to operate in the country.</span></p>
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 <p dir="ltr" lang="en">The introduction of India’s crypto tax marked an important moment in its approach to digital assets.</p>
 <p>While some view the 30% tax rate as prohibitive, this regulatory stance actually reveals a sophisticated strategy that balances innovation with control.</p>
 <p><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f9f5.png" alt="🧵" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> <a href="https://t.co/7Q8NNTCToT" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/7Q8NNTCToT</a></p>
 <p>— Foundership – Web3 &amp; AI Accelerator VC (@FoundershipHQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/FoundershipHQ/status/1856350957220835536?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 12, 2024</a></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, most crypto users believe India’s crypto potential remains untapped. Some believe a change in the current taxing policies is needed to help the industry thrive further.</span></p>
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