What to know:
- Coinbase India enables direct INR deposits/withdrawals through IMPS, cutting out third-party gateways and speeding up settlements.
- Registered with FIU IND and follows local VDA tax rules, aligning with PMLA and TDS requirements.
- Direct crypto-INR pairs launched to reduce conversion costs, boost price discovery, and deepen local liquidity.
Coinbase India has introduced direct Indian Rupee rails, allowing users in India to deposit and withdraw with INR. This step opens the local market further and signals higher exchange participation in one of the biggest digital asset economies globally. The move positions Coinbase to capture growing retail and institutional demand as India’s crypto adoption accelerates.
Direct INR Deposits Via IMPS
Coinbase India has started to support INR top-ups via IMPS, which is India’s real-time payment system. This development gives users an opportunity to make deposits and withdrawals in INR directly, avoiding the use of third-party payment gateways and peer-to-peer channels.
Coinbase India benefits from quick settlements that lead to better liquidity flow between traditional and crypto markets, as well as a faster onboarding process for retail and professional traders. With spot markets and perpetual futures, traders get more trading tools under a single interface.
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Regulatory Registration and Compliance
Coinbase India has announced it has registered with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU IND) and is in agreement with local tax rules for virtual digital assets. Registration brings the platform under the purview of anti-money laundering reporting standards and enforcement under India’s Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Meeting the requirements related to tax deduction at source and transaction reporting help in aligning the operations with the present regulatory norms.
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Dedicated INR Order Books Launch
Coinbase India rolled out dedicated INR order books, which enable direct crypto-INR pairs instead of using USD or USDT as the middle currency. Original pairs could help lower conversion costs, enhance price discovery, and contribute to domestic liquidity. With local books, market makers and arbitrageurs stand to benefit from new efficiency possibilities, and traders will enjoy clear execution in their base currency.
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