NEAR · Rank #21
NEAR Protocol price in INR.
₹349.12 down 0.61%
Where NEAR trades in India
| Exchange | INR pair | Price there | vs global | Safety facts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WazirX | Yes | ₹375 | +7.4% | FIU: Yes · withdrawals: Check |
| ZebPay | Yes | ₹373.68 | +7.0% | FIU: Yes · withdrawals: Yes |
Prices on each exchange are the last INR trade from CoinGecko and can lag. “vs global” compares with the global price in rupees; Indian prices often run higher because of local demand and the USDT premium. A listing isn’t a safety check.
Risk flags
- Little trading on Indian exchanges: buying or selling can move the price against you.
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is ranked #21 by market cap. Indefi hasn’t written a full guide on it yet, so treat it with the same care as any crypto asset: prices can fall sharply, and check the project’s official site and contract address before buying.
How Indians usually buy NEAR Protocol
- Pick an exchange registered with FIU-IND. Compare exchanges.
- Complete KYC with your PAN and Aadhaar.
- Add rupees by bank transfer or UPI, where the exchange supports it.
- Buy NEAR, then decide whether to keep it on the exchange or move it to a wallet you control.
Indefi doesn’t recommend buying any coin. Only invest what you can afford to lose.
NEAR and Indian tax
Like any VDA, gains on selling or swapping NEAR are taxed at 30% plus cess, losses can’t be set off, and 1% TDS applies on sales.
If you sold your NEAR today
Estimate at today’s indicative price. Losses can’t be set off, and TDS counts towards your tax. Full calculator.
Questions
Where can I buy NEAR in India?
NEAR is listed on WazirX, ZebPay, some with a direct INR pair. Check each exchange’s FIU-IND registration and withdrawal policy first.
How is NEAR taxed in India?
Gains on selling or swapping NEAR are taxed at 30% plus 4% cess, losses can’t be set off, and 1% TDS is deducted on sales on Indian exchanges.