India has issued a notice to German automaker Volkswagen for allegedly evading $1.4 billion in taxes by "wilfully" paying lesser import tax on components for its Audi, VW and Skoda cars, a document shows,

The imports were made by Volkswagen’s local unit, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, for models like the Skoda Superb and Kodiaq, Audi A4 and Q5, and the VW Tiguan SUV. Volkswagen allegedly misclassified and mis-declared these imports as “individual parts”,

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Faces Rs 12,000 Crore Tax Evasion Charge; Fines Could Double to Rs 24,000 Crore with Interest

India has issued a $1.4 billion tax evasion notice to Volkswagen, accusing the company of misclassifying imports to avoid higher taxes on components for Audi, VW, and Skoda cars. The automaker faces potential penalties that could double the amount owed.

Imports were made by VW India, Skoda India, for its models including the Skoda Superb and Kodiaq, luxury cars like the Audi A4 and Q5, and VW's Tiguan SUV.

The authorities claim that Volkswagen shipped car components in separate batches to avoid detection and evade higher taxes

In what can be a major setback for Volkswagen which is trying to make a mark in the Indian car market, the government has reportedly issued a notice to the German automaker for allegedly evading $1.4 billion in taxes by paying lesser import tax on components for its Audi,

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has clarified its stance on the 12,000 crore tax evasion notice. The carmaker commits to offer support to authorities.

India has accused Volkswagen of evading $1.4 billion in taxes by misclassifying car imports. The notice highlights that Volkswagen's India operations used logistical tactics to report car parts separately,

Different shipment consignments were used to evade detection and "willfully evade payment" of higher taxes, the Indian investigation found

Volkswagen has received a warning from Indian authorities accusing it of dodging $1.4 billion in taxes by "wilfully" paying cheaper import charges on components for its Audi, VW, and Skoda vehicles.