India's new tax bill targets digital assets, enhancing surveillance but raising privacy concerns.

The Indian government has introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025 to update tax laws for digital assets, giving tax officials greater access to communication platforms and business software. This move aims to modernize tax enforcement and combat financial fraud, with recent cases showing how WhatsApp and Google Maps helped uncover hidden wealth. While the bill aims to simplify tax structures and enhance surveillance on digital transactions, it has sparked privacy concerns.