Bitcoin in Bangalore (Bengaluru): what to know
Bangalore (Bengaluru) is India's technology capital and home to many of its crypto and Web3 developers. Prices and rules are national: bitcoin is legal, and gains are taxed at 30%.
The price on this page is the international bitcoin price in INR, the same across India. National rules and tax are covered in full on the bitcoin price in India page.
Earning crypto
Developers paid in crypto, or earning it from staking or airdrops, should note that it is taxed as income when received and again on any gain when sold; keep a record of the rupee value on each date.
Tax and exchanges
Use exchanges registered with FIU-IND. See the India guide for the 30% tax and 1% TDS.
Legal and tax information last reviewed October 2026. Crypto rules change quickly — check with the regulator or tax authority, or a qualified adviser, before acting. This is not tax, legal or investment advice.