I only trade in crypto coins but few of my friends who are interested in joining the crypto community ask how to convert the coins earned into 'real' money.
I didn't need to convert them atm so I am unaware of the same.
What's the most convenient way to do so? I guess local bitcoins? Are there any automatic exchanges left that can directly transfer to the bank account or any other INR wallets?
The most easiest way to sell bitcoins and directly transfer to Bank accounts is using P2P features available at certain exchanges. Best I know is
Wazirx.com Sell your Bitcoins for USDT and then you can go to the P2P menu. There you can ask your usdt for selling and match it with some buyer. Buyer will send payment directly to your account and you just have to acknowledge payment on the website. Wazirx would release funds from Escrow and pay them to buyer.