Crypto traders in India are using futures to dodge the 30% tax—why the loophole may not last
Last Update Date: 06-10-2026
Published by Mint
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The article explains why some Indian crypto traders are turning to rupee-margined futures, which may be taxed as business income instead of at the flat 30 per cent rate on spot trades, with losses set off and no 1 per cent TDS. It covers the legal grey area, high leverage and the chance the gap is closed.
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Crypto traders in India are using futures to dodge the 30% tax—why the loophole may not last