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Why India needs to rethink crypto taxation in Budget 2026
India’s engagement with crypto is no longer a question of adoption. It is a question of policy design. Millions of Indians began participating in digital assets around 2021, leading the government to introduce a tax framework in 2022 aimed at transparency and accountability. Four years on, the market has evolved rapidly both in scale and maturity. Global crypto markets are moving towards clearer and more balanced regulatory approaches. In India, this evolution offers an opportunity to review whether the current tax framework remains aligned with its original objectives. Budget 2026 provides a timely moment to make ... (full story)