India defends 1.2B dollar tax demand against VW

India defended its record 1.2 billion dollar tax demand against Volkswagen in a Mumbai court. Volkswagen argued the demand came years too late, while India claimed the carmaker failed to provide required information.

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FILE PHOTO: Volkswagen Taigun compact SUV car is on display after it was unveiled at an event in New Delhi, India, February 3, 2020. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo

India defended a record $1.2B tax demand against VOLKSWAGEN AG in a Mumbai court on Thursday morning. The case threatens the carmaker's local operations as it negotiates a stake sale. The legal battle highlights ongoing regulatory friction for foreign firms operating in the country.