What Happens If I Invest In Bitcoin in India?
Categories: Bitcoin
While there is a lot of uncertainty and volatility over the prices of Bitcoin and its legality in India, it is certain that the blockchain technology promises a whole lot of innovation and way in which transactions are settled.
If you are looking to invest in Bitcoin, you need to bear in mind that only those investors who have a high-risk appetite should consider a part of the portfolio to be invested in Bitcoins. This is due to downside price risk, high tax on the gains from sale of Bitcoins in India, a possible goods and services (GST) tax exposure and the uncertainty arising out of the legal status of Bitcoins in India.
In case of investors who already hold Bitcoins, there is no need to panic as even in the case of any regulatory ban, it is likely that transitional provisions for sale would be made. Those who had invested in Bitcoins and sold the same but have not reported the profits in their tax returns must go ahead and declare their investments.