What Indian crypto industry is hoping for from Budget 2024? Here's the wishlist

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As Interim Budget 2024 looms on the horizon, the Indian crypto industry is buzzing with expectations, eager to witness how the Central Government will shape the regulatory landscape for virtual digital assets (VDAs)..

One prominent demand from experts is the abolition of the 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), a measure currently in place..

A strategic focus on significant measures, such as lowering the TDS rate from 1% to 0.01% and aligning the tax rate with the framework applicable to other assets by reducing it from 30%, would undoubtedly invigorate the sector...

The Indian government's proactive stance on fostering innovation and responsible growth in the crypto industry is evident in various measures..

As an FIU-registered platform compliant with Indias KYC and PMLA rules, CoinSwitch urges the Government of India to consider the following:. i) Reducing the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on VDAs, from 1% to 0.01%..

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