CBDT crypto-reporting rules raise compliance bar for merchants and exchanges

India’s CBDT has issued crypto-asset reporting guidance aligned with the OECD’s CARF framework. Payments in crypto for goods or services above $50,000 will require reporting, creating new compliance considerations for merchant-facing exchanges and retailers accepting digital assets.

— Filed Sun, 26 Jul, 2026, 19:38 IST · Source Mint · Markets · Updated

CBDT issued crypto reporting guidance for exchanges under India’s tax framework, adopting the OECD CARF standard. Crypto payments for goods or services exceeding $50,000 must be reported, affecting merchant-facing crypto transaction compliance.

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No related recent CBDT signals are provided. The guidance raises compliance requirements for exchanges serving merchants and retailers accepting crypto payments.

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