Update from Kaspersky customer service:
"Kaspersky VPN in India for new users will not be available anymore due to regional law from the start of 2024. For existing users like you, the Kaspersky VPN will continue until its expiry date with no issues."
For other users from India, my advice is that KSK was justified in raising its prices via subscription services when bundled with the VPN. Without, it physical versions like Total or Internet security still available with resellers costs much less, even KSK premium costs much less. Without the VPN, buying from the official website isn't worth it.