Indian crypto taxes aren't 49% - stop spreading FUD.
Here's the actual breakdown:
30% tax (+4% cess) = only on GAINS, not total value
18% GST = on exchange fees (usually ₹100-500), not your stack
1% TDS = pre-deducted from sale, gets adjusted when you file
Real example:
Buy $BTC at ₹80K → Sell at ₹1L
Profit = ₹20K
Tax = ₹6,240 (31.2% on gains)
GST = ₹36 (on ₹200 fee)
TDS = ₹1,000 (already cut, counts toward your ₹6,240)
Net tax hit = ~6.3% of sale value, not 49%.
Most people crying about "49% tax" either don't understand math or are farming engagement. Do your own math before you panic sell.
Here's the actual breakdown:
30% tax (+4% cess) = only on GAINS, not total value
18% GST = on exchange fees (usually ₹100-500), not your stack
1% TDS = pre-deducted from sale, gets adjusted when you file
Real example:
Buy $BTC at ₹80K → Sell at ₹1L
Profit = ₹20K
Tax = ₹6,240 (31.2% on gains)
GST = ₹36 (on ₹200 fee)
TDS = ₹1,000 (already cut, counts toward your ₹6,240)
Net tax hit = ~6.3% of sale value, not 49%.
Most people crying about "49% tax" either don't understand math or are farming engagement. Do your own math before you panic sell.
