Foreign investors alarmed by India tax move
Country is seeking to tax past untaxed gains; clarification in 2015 budget has not resolved issue
Hong Kong
US and European investor groups have called for the Indian government to urgently clarify its tax regime for foreigners, following surprise attempts by tax inspectors to claw back money they say is owed on years of previously untaxed gains.
International funds and banks could face a bill of as much as US$8 billion, said tax experts, just as many foreign investors are poised to pour money into India following the election of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has pledged to create a more business-friendly environment.
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