Indian Compliance & Tax

How is staking reward income taxed in India?

In India, staking rewards are generally taxed at two points. When you receive the reward tokens, their fair market value is treated as income, and when you later sell them, any gain is taxed at the flat 30 percent rate under Schedule VDA for Virtual Digital Assets. For example, receiving 5,000 rupees worth of tokens as a staking reward is income at receipt, and a later sale above that value is taxed on the gain. The cost of acquisition at sale is usually the value already taxed on receipt, and treatment can be nuanced, so confirm specifics with a tax professional.

This is general information, not tax advice. Tax rules change and depend on your individual circumstances — verify the current rules or consult a qualified tax professional before acting.