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When you sell crypto in India above a small yearly threshold, 1% of the sale value is deducted as TDS. It is credit, not an extra tax.
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The rule began on 1 July 2022 as section 194S. From 1 April 2026 the same 1% rate sits in section 393 of the Income-tax Act, 2025.
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No TDS if yearly consideration stays within ₹50,000 for "specified persons" or ₹10,000 for anyone else, including exchanges.
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If you have not given your PAN to the deductor, the rate jumps to 20%.
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Reinvest ₹1,00,000 at flat prices and every sale leaves 99%. After 50 sales ₹60,501 remains; about 69 round trips halve your trading cash.
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Check the TDS in your annual tax statement and AIS, then claim it in the taxes-paid section of your return. Excess is refunded.
Official sources, worked examples and FAQs are in the full guide on btcmedia.news.
General information, not tax advice.