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Kia contests $14 million India tax demand for wrongly using trade treaty exemptions
Kia on Friday said it is contesting an Indian tax demand of $14 million for wrongly using free trade agreements to claim lower tariffs on some electronic car part imports, the latest tax tussle between the South Korean automaker and New Delhi.
India Accuses Kia Of Evading Taxes Of $155 Million, Carmaker Denies Charge: Report
South Korean automaker Kia has been accused by India of $155 million tax evasion through import misclassification.
Kia India gets $155-million tax demand notice over component imports
Kia India faces tax demand notice over component imports, denies wrongdoing, and files detailed response with authorities.
Exclusive-India accuses Kia of evading taxes of $155 million in VW-like dispute
India has accused South Korea's Kia of evading taxes of $155 million by misclassifying component imports but the carmaker has denied wrongdoing, the latest fight by a foreign automaker with New Delhi over tariffs,
Kia India faces $155 million tax evasion allegations amid legal disputes
Kia's Indian subsidiary is currently involved in legal disputes regarding this matter, facing a potential payment of up to $310 million (about 448 billion won) if it loses. Kia's Indian subsidiary noted to Reuters that it is "continuously consulting with local authorities" and has responded with "comprehensive evidence supporting its position."
Modi government accuses Kia Motors of evading $155M in taxes
The Indian government has accused South Korean automaker Kia Motors of evading taxes to the tune of $155 million. The allegations arise from the misclassification of imported components, a claim that Kia firmly denies. This dispute is the latest in a series of confrontations between foreign car manufacturers and New Delhi over tariff issues.
Exclusive: India accuses Kia of evading taxes of $155 mln in VW-like dispute
India has accused South Korea's Kia of evading taxes of $155 million by misclassifying component imports but the carmaker has denied wrongdoing, the latest fight by a foreign automaker with New Delhi over tariffs,
India accuses Kia of evading taxes of $155 million in VW-like dispute: Report
Kia competes with Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki in the world's third-largest auto market, where it has a share of 6% of roughly 4 million units a year, and its Kia Seltos and Sonet SUVs are among the top sellers.
Carmaker Kia becomes latest global firm to face tax trouble in India
Kia India told the BBC it has already filed a "detailed response supported by comprehensive evidence and documentation" to the tax claim, issued by a customs commissioner in the city of Chennai. It did not provide further details.
Kia contests $14 million Indian tax demand over import tariffs
South Korean automaker, Kia, is disputing a $14 million tax demand from Indian authorities, the company revealed on Friday. The tax demand alleges that Kia wrongly claimed lower tariffs on certain electronic car part imports,
Kia India accused of USD 155 million tax evasion
The Indian government has accused Kia Motors India of evading USD 155 million in taxes by misclassifying vehicle component imports, according to a Reuters report based on a document and two sources. The persons in the know told the news agency that this is very similar to the Volkswagen case,
Volkswagen, Kia Gets Notice For Avoiding Tax By Misclassifying Import Parts
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Next-Gen Kia Seltos Spotted Testing With New Bold Design
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Kia India records 25,025 sales in Jan, Syros contributes over 22%: These many units sold!
Kia India started 2025 with a notable 5% rise in sales, achieving 25,025 units in January. The new Kia Syros significantly ...