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Volkswagen has contested a $1.4 billion tax demand from the Indian Government in the Mumbai High Court, claiming it threatens its investment and operations in the country. Click for more details.

The dispute, which involves the importation of car parts, could impact the company's business plans and investment in India.

Volkswagen has filed a lawsuit against Indian authorities over what the brand describes as an "impossibly enormous" tax demand, according to a new report from Reuters — a bill of $1.4 billion.

The auto company, an arm of German car maker Volkswagen, has filed the case seeking to quash the 'impossibly enormous' tax claim

Citing legal filings, the report revealed that the auto major’s unit, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India told the Mumbai HC that the tax conflict puts its investments worth $1.5 billion in India at risk.

The recent developments are in light of India's Finance Ministry and Customs officials placing a USD 1.4 Billion (Rs 12k Cr) tax demand on Volkswagen Group's Indian operation under Pvt Ltd. The allegation against Volkswagen was that the company used unlawful practices to cut down on import taxes.

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Volkswagen sues Indian authorities over $1.4-billion tax demand, claiming it violates import taxation rules and risks investments.

MUMBAI: Automobile major Volkswagen has approached Bombay high court to challenge a notice issued by revenue authorities last year for an "impossibly enormous" demand of $1.4 billion.The show cause notice issued in Sept 2024 under the Customs Act pertains to import of automobile parts.

Volkswagen has sued the Indian authorities to quash the USD 1.4 billion (over Rs 12,000 crore) tax demand, according to a Reuters report. Volkswagen’s India unit, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd has also told the Mumbai High Court that the said tax dispute puts at risk the group’s investments of USD 1.