
USDT Trades at ₹3 Premium Over Dollar in India, Near ₹99
- —USDT trades near ₹99 in India versus ₹96.32 for the dollar — a ~3% premium
- —The premium stems from local demand, supply and INR liquidity
- —The gap does not mean USDT has lost its 1:1 dollar peg
Why it matters: The premium signals that demand for crypto dollars in India outpaces supply, forcing traders to pay above the market rate for USDT access.
Source: Coin Edition