Xiaomi takes India to Supreme Court over disputed tax on royalty payments
Xiaomi is appealing an Indian tax ruling over $72 million in royalty tariffs. The case tests legal frameworks and could impact many global firms in India.
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Xiaomi Corporation has filed a formal challenge with the Supreme Court of India regarding a decision by an Indian tax tribunal that found the company had evaded $72 million in customs duties. The case revolves around the exclusion of royalty payments, ranging from 2% to 5%, from the declared import values of components used in devices assembled by its local partners in India
IN. The outcome of this legal battle is expected to have significant implications for how royalties are factored into import valuations and could fundamentally alter contract manufacturing practices across the nation.











