VW says $1B tax bill ‘life or death’ for its India business

A Skoda production line in India. VW imported auto parts in separate shipments to evade high tariffs on completely knocked down units, the Indian tax authority says. (VOLKSWAGEN)

March 24, 2025 10:10 AM

NEW DELHI — Volkswagen Group and the Indian government are fighting in court over a $1.4 billion tax bill that the automaker says is a “matter of life and death” for its India business.

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