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FORM N-23c-3
NOTIFICATION OF REPURCHASE OFFER
PURSUANT TO RULE 23c-3
1.   Investment Company Act File Number: 811-08266
Date of Notification: February 18, 2011
2.   Exact name of investment company as specified in registration statement:
 
    THE INDIA FUND, INC.
3.   Address of principal executive office:
 
    345 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10154
4.   Check one of the following:
  A.   [X] The notification pertains to a periodic repurchase offer under paragraph (b) of Rule 23c-3.
  B.   [ ] The notification pertains to a discretionary repurchase offer under paragraph (c) of Rule 23c-3.
  C.   [ ] The notification pertains to a periodic repurchase offer under paragraph (b) of Rule 23c-3 and a discretionary repurchase offer under paragraph (c) of Rule 23c-3.
         
     
  BY: /s/ BARBARA PIRES    
   
Barbara Pires
 
 
  TITLE: Chief Compliance Officer, Vice President and Assistant Secretary