Giottus: licences, security, fees and reviews
Centralized exchange
In short
- Legal entity
- Giottus Technologies Private Limited (CIN U74994TN2017PTC119501), Chennai
- Fees
- Spot maker: 0.4% on INR pairs, 0.30% on crypto pairs for regular users (30-day volume under INR 5 lakh; as of 31 October 2026); plus 18% GST
- Risks and caveats
- FIU-IND registration covers anti-money-laundering reporting only; Giottus states it is not a licence or endorsement.
- Checked
- 31 October 2026
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Key facts
- Type
- Centralized exchange
- Exchange launched
- 2018
- Country of registration
- India
- Operator
- Giottus Technologies Private Limited
- Official site
- giottus.com
Key facts checked on 31 October 2026 against official sources.
What is Giottus
Giottus is an Indian centralised cryptocurrency exchange operated by Giottus Technologies Private Limited, based in Chennai. Founded in November 2017, it opened for trading in April 2018 and offers INR and crypto spot pairs, futures, SIPs, baskets, staking and fixed rewards.
Good to know
- Giottus is registered with FIU-IND as a reporting entity (ID VA00030979); it states that this registration is not a licence or an endorsement of its products. ↗
- Customer crypto is held in pooled omnibus wallets; Giottus or its custody providers hold the private keys, and holdings exist only in Giottus's books. ↗
- INR deposits and withdrawals are only allowed to and from a verified bank account in the customer's own name. ↗
- 18% GST is charged on top of trading fees. ↗
- Futures positions are liquidated automatically without prior notice. ↗
- Disputes go to binding arbitration under the Madras High Court Arbitration Centre rules; the terms are governed by Indian law. ↗
Services
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Spot trading | Spot trading in INR pairs and crypto pairs. |
| Derivatives | INR-margined and USDT-margined futures. |
| Staking / Earn | Staking, fixed rewards, crypto SIPs and curated investment baskets. |
| Custody / wallet | Custodial wallets; Giottus says it partners with BitGo for custody and insurance coverage. |
Licences and registrations
| Jurisdiction | Entity | Licence / registration | Regulator |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Giottus Technologies Private Limited | Reporting Entity registration with FIU-IND, Registration ID VA00030979 (registration, not a licence) | Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) |
Security and audits
- Giottus says it holds a Cyber Security Audit Certificate from a CERT-In empanelled auditor.
- Customer funds are held with custody partner BitGo, according to Giottus.
- Personal information is stored encrypted, and systems undergo internal and third-party testing, according to the about page.
Security incidents
No security incident is recorded in the sources checked on 31 October 2026 (the company’s own channels and incident databases): defillama.com/hacks, hacked.slowmist.io, rekt.news/leaderboard, giottus.com
Fees
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Spot maker | 0.4% on INR pairs, 0.30% on crypto pairs for regular users (30-day volume under INR 5 lakh; as of 31 October 2026); plus 18% GST |
| Spot taker | 0.4% on INR pairs, 0.30% on crypto pairs for regular users (as of 31 October 2026); plus 18% GST |
Who can use it
- Verification: Identity verification is required; Giottus may require a recorded live video session when documents cannot be validated automatically.
- Accounts are for people aged 18 or over resident in India or another supported jurisdiction; foreign nationals resident in India may be refused.
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| November 2017 | Giottus is founded. |
| April 2018 | Giottus opens for trading. |
| 8 January 2026 | Giottus's AML policy follows FIU-IND guidelines for virtual digital asset providers as updated on this date. |
Risks and caveats
- FIU-IND registration covers anti-money-laundering reporting only; Giottus states it is not a licence or endorsement.
- Crypto is held in pooled omnibus wallets with keys controlled by Giottus or its custodians.
- Futures positions can be liquidated automatically without notice.
- The risk statement warns that considerable losses may be incurred in crypto trading.
About the company
- Legal entity
- Giottus Technologies Private Limited (CIN U74994TN2017PTC119501), Chennai
- Founders
- Vikram Subburaj (co-founder and CEO) and Arjun Vijay (co-founder and COO)
- Headquarters
- Chennai, India
Official links
- Website: www.giottus.com
- Fees: www.giottus.com/docs/fees.html
- Terms of use: www.giottus.com/docs/termsandconditions.html
- Licences: www.giottus.com/docs/amlpolicy.html
Questions and answers
Is Giottus registered with FIU-IND?
Yes. Giottus Technologies Private Limited is registered with FIU-IND as a reporting entity (ID VA00030979); Giottus notes this is not a licence or endorsement.
Who owns Giottus?
It is operated by Giottus Technologies Private Limited of Chennai, founded by Vikram Subburaj (CEO) and Arjun Vijay (COO).
What are Giottus fees?
Regular users pay 0.4% maker and taker on INR pairs and 0.30% on crypto pairs, with lower rates at VIP levels; 18% GST applies on fees.
Is Giottus available outside India?
Accounts are for residents of India or another supported jurisdiction aged 18 or over.
Sources
- Giottus - Home
- Giottus - About
- Giottus - Terms and Conditions
- Giottus - AML/KYC Policy
- Giottus - Fees
- Giottus - Risk Disclosure
- Giottus - Turns 7 (blog)
- Giottus - Fifth anniversary (blog)
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