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India’s cryptocurrency landscape in 2025 remains a mix of cautious regulation and rapid adoption. While cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are not recognized as legal tender, they operate in a regulatory grey area with evolving tax and compliance frameworks. Over 107 million Indians now engage with crypto assets.
Below is a timeline of key crypto regulation updates in India during 2025,
July 7, 2025: Bybit Imposes 18% GST
Bybit imposed an 18% GST on all crypto transfers of – spot and margin trading, derivatives, fiat-related transactions, withdrawals, and stakings. Additionally, it also launched the termination of some legacy products and services on July 9, 2025.
June 2025: Discussion paper on Cryptocurrency
The Indian government planned to release a discussion paper to establish a regulatory framework for crypto in India. The initiative also promised to seek public consultation on– stakeholders, including financial institutions, legal experts, crypto companies, and the general public.
May 22, 2025: FSB Peer Review Preparation
India gears up for the Financial Stability Board (FSB) review in October, aiming to align local crypto regulation with global regulatory standards.
April 1, 2025: SEBI Oversight Begins
SEBI starts monitoring crypto tokens that resemble securities. A multi-agency regulatory model is proposed, including RBI, SEBI, and the Finance Ministry.
February 13, 2025:VDA Income Tax Amendment Bill Introduced
The bill expands the scope of Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs) to include NFTs and undisclosed income. However, the 30% tax rate remains unchanged.
February 10, 2025: Crypto Exchanges Declared Reporting Entities
Exchanges, wallets, and even mining pools are categorized as “reporting entities.” They must report all transactions to tax authorities under the new AML
As of now, no official reduction has been made to the 30% tax on crypto gains or the 1% TDS, despite industry demands.
Example: Buy BTC at ₹2.72 lakh → Sell at ₹8.72 lakh → ₹6 lakh profit → Tax = ₹1.8 lakh + TDS = ₹6,000
3. Bybit tax
| Category | Tax Rate | TDS | Example |
| Investors | 30% | 1% if >₹10k | ₹50k profit → ₹15k tax + ₹500 TDS |
| Traders | 30% | 1% if >₹10k | Taxed as business income |
| Companies | NA | 1% collected | ₹10L transaction → ₹10k TDS |
India’s crypto regulation in 2025 reflects a delicate balance between enabling innovation and enforcing oversight. With strict taxes (30% + 1% TDS) and real-time transaction reporting, the government is creating a compliant ecosystem without enforcing an outright ban. As the FSB review nears, clarity in crypto regulation India could open new doors for mass adoption and position the country at the forefront of the $7 trillion global digital economy.
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