ZEC to ETH: Zcash vs Ethereum in rupee terms
1 ZEC =
0.51173 ETH
1 ZEC = ₹1,15,988 · 1 ETH = ₹2,26,660 · 1 ETH = 1.9542 ZEC
Snapshot 23 October 2026; updating to live…
Over the 12 months to 23 Oct 2026, Zcash gained 714.1% against ETH: the ratio went from 0.063021 ETH to 0.51305 ETH per ZEC. In rupees, ZEC rose 446.4% (from ₹21,349.95 to ₹1,16,653.79) while ETH fell 32.9% (from ₹3,38,773.75 to ₹2,27,374.14).
The pair in numbers
- Highest ratio: 0.61326 ETH on 27 Sept 2026. Lowest: 0.063021 ETH on 24 Oct 2025. Today's ratio is 16.3% below the high.
- Change against ETH: -13.3% over 30 days, +95.5% over 90 days, +714.1% over 12 months.
- ₹1 lakh put into ZEC on 24 Oct 2025 would be worth about ₹5,46,389 now; the same in ETH, about ₹67,117 (before fees, spreads and tax).
- Daily moves: correlation 0.49; a 1% move in ETH came with about 1.12% in ZEC on average. Volatility about 138% a year for ZEC and 61% for ETH.
- ZEC gained against ETH on 186 of 364 days (51%).
Month-end ratio
| Month | ETH per ZEC | Change | ZEC (₹) | ETH (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 (so far) | 0.51305 | -3.1% | ₹1,16,653.79 | ₹2,27,374.14 |
| Sept 2026 | 0.52934 | +53.0% | ₹1,36,128.58 | ₹2,57,165.06 |
| Aug 2026 | 0.34607 | +41.2% | ₹79,757.03 | ₹2,30,462.35 |
| Jul 2026 | 0.24508 | -3.0% | ₹44,968.56 | ₹1,83,482.9 |
| Jun 2026 | 0.25259 | -3.3% | ₹38,491.87 | ₹1,52,387.91 |
| May 2026 | 0.26127 | +79.9% | ₹50,187.08 | ₹1,92,088.32 |
| Apr 2026 | 0.14522 | +30.4% | ₹31,012 | ₹2,13,551.55 |
| Mar 2026 | 0.11137 | -1.6% | ₹21,073.37 | ₹1,89,214.3 |
| Feb 2026 | 0.11319 | -10.0% | ₹19,908.04 | ₹1,75,879.55 |
| Jan 2026 | 0.12582 | -29.3% | ₹31,180.23 | ₹2,47,810.29 |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17787 | +15.6% | ₹47,503.08 | ₹2,67,060.17 |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15387 | +70.1% | ₹41,105.47 | ₹2,67,139.92 |
| Oct 2025 | 0.090465 | — | ₹30,553.31 | ₹3,37,736.88 |
How this ratio is worked out, and its limits
The ratio is Zcash's daily rupee close divided by Ethereum's on the same UTC day, both from CoinGecko's global INR averages (365 shared days). It is not a quote from any exchange's ZEC/ETH order book: real pair quotes include spreads and fees, and Indian exchange prices can sit above or below the global average. Past ratios do not predict future ones. Full method: methodology.
Swapping ZEC for ETH is a taxable transfer in India: Schedule VDA guide · tax calculator.
FAQ
How much is 1 ZEC in ETH?
At the 23 October 2026 snapshot, 1 Zcash (ZEC) was worth 0.51173 ETH, because 1 ZEC cost ₹1,15,988 and 1 ETH cost ₹2,26,660. Put the other way, 1 ETH = 1.9542 ZEC. The live ratio at the top of this page refreshes every 60 seconds.
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Did ZEC beat ETH over the last year?
In rupee terms Zcash went up 446.4% and Ethereum down 32.9% between 24 Oct 2025 and 23 Oct 2026, so ZEC gained 714.1% against ETH (daily closes, UTC). ₹1 lakh in ZEC would have become about ₹5,46,389; in ETH, about ₹67,117.
Is swapping ZEC for ETH taxed in India?
Yes. A crypto-to-crypto swap is a transfer of a virtual digital asset, so any gain on the ZEC you give up, valued in rupees at the time of the swap, is taxed at 30% plus 4% cess, losses cannot be set off, and 1% TDS can apply to the transfer. Keep the INR value of both legs for your Schedule VDA.
Can I trade ZEC directly against ETH in India?
It depends on the exchange. This page does not check listings. If your exchange has no direct ZEC/ETH market you would go through INR or USDT, which means two trades, two sets of fees and two taxable transfers.