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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.

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.

Volkswagen has challenged a $1.4 billion tax demand by Indian authorities, arguing it contradicts New Delhi's car part import taxation rules. The dispute jeopardizes Volkswagen's $1.5 billion investments in India.

Volkswagen's unit, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, also told the court that the tax dispute puts at risk its investments of $1.5 billion in India.