India Retains Crypto Tax Regime, Introduces New Reporting Penalties in Budget 2026

The 2026 Budget for the Union in India retains the same tax treatment for cryptocurrencies, no exemptions or changes, and increases penalties for non-reporting of virtual digital assets. In the Finance Bill introduced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, new provisions under Section 509 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, are introduced.