đBudget 2026 Crypto taxation unchanged, industry left disappointed
No relief. No reform. Only tighter compliance.
While the market hoped for tax cuts and friendlier rules, Budget 2026 kept crypto taxation exactly the same â and instead introduced stricter penalties.
What changed?
đč 30% tax still intact
đč 1% TDS still unchanged
đč No loss set-off benefits
đč New penalties for reporting failures
New Section 509 rules:
â ïž âč200/day fine for not filing required crypto transaction statements
â ïž âč50,000 penalty for inaccurate reporting
â ïž Effective from April 1, 2026
So instead of easing the burden, the government doubled down on compliance + enforcement.
Good for regulation clarity.
Bad for growth incentives.
Until tax reforms happen, Indian crypto traders still operate in one of the toughest tax environments globally.
Stay sharp. Stay compliant.