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Fact Sheet

TICKER SYMBOL: IFN WEEKLY NET ASSET VALUE
PER SHARE (NAV):
$26.37
As of 7/2/09
(Source: PNC)
 
MONTHLY NET ASSET VALUE
PER SHARE (NAV):
$26.07
As of 6/30/09
(Source: PNC)

 
PREMIUM (DISCOUNT): 17.18%
As of 7/2/09
(Source: PNC)
 
TOTAL NET ASSETS:
$1,028,011,197

As of 5/31/09
(Source: PNC)
 
TURNOVER: 22.42%
As of 5/31/09
(Source: PNC)
 

Investment Strategy
 
The Fund’s investment strategy employs both quantitative and fundamental analysis in seeking out attractive investment opportunities. Fundamental analysis relies heavily on direct discussions with management both in the U.S. as well as during frequent trips to India. In addition, having an on-the-ground research team in India allows a broader and deeper coverage of the market. Quantitative analysis involves the use of both asset allocation models and bottom-up stock screening models.
 

Performance History
 

NAV Performance Relative to Index
Period ending May 31, 2009

(Source: Bloomberg and PNC)

5/31/09 Assets Under Management - $1.0 billion
Fund Name
Month to Date
(4/30/09 -
5/31/09)
***
Fiscal Year
to Date
(12/31/08 -
5/31/09)
***
1 Year
(5/31/08 -
5/31/09)
***
3 Year
(5/31/06 -
5/31/09)

~
5 Year
(5/31/04 -
5/31/09)

~
10 Year
(5/31/99 -
5/31/09)

~
Since Mgmt. Change
(7/31/97 -
5/31/09)
** ~
India Fund (IFN)
37.66%
53.74%
-18.13%
10.80%
23.90%
17.46%
16.22%
IFC Investable India *
36.99%
57.89%
-21.02%
13.11%
25.14%
15.48%
10.58%
BSE 500
18.89%
58.90%
-22.68%
-6.48%
24.84%
16.01%
N/A
*  The IFC Investable India Index is an unmanaged capitalization-weighted index that tracks 186 Indian stocks. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends
    and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.
 
 The Bombay Stock Exchange ("BSE") launched the BSE-500  Index on February 1, 1999. The BSE consists of 500 Indian companies representing all 20 major     industries. In order for a stock to be included in the index, the stock must have traded 75% of the trading days in the last three months. Exceptions can be made
    for extreme reasons such as stock suspension, etc.
 
    The performance of an index is not an exact representation of any particular investment, as you cannot invest directly in an index.
 
** Since current management team has been responsible for the Fund.
 
***Cumulative Return
 
~  Annualized Return
 
 

India Fund Disclosure

The holdings and allocations listed are accurate as of the date shown and are subject to change without notice. Any securities discussed should not be construed as a recommendation to buy or sell and there is no guarantee that these securities will be held nor should it be assumed that they were or will be profitable. For all reporting, the adviser uses the same objective, non performance based criteria to select the twenty-five top holdings. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The India Fund, Inc. is a closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in Indian equity securities. The Fund conducts semi-annual repurchase offers and is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "IFN". Blackstone Asia Advisors L.L.C. (“Blackstone Advisors”) serves as the Investment Manager to the Fund.

Periodically updated information on the Fund can be obtained through the Fund's toll-free phone line at +1 866 800 8933. Information provided includes a recorded update including monthly portfolio manager commentary and weekly NAV calculation.

The Fund is not FDIC insured. There is no bank guarantee. The Fund may lose value.

The securities market in India is substantially smaller, less liquid and significantly more volatile than the securities market in the United States. The relatively small market capitalizations of, and trading values on, Indian securities exchanges may cause the Fund’s investments in securities listed on these exchanges to be comparatively less liquid and subject to greater price volatility than comparable U.S. investments.

An emerging market such as India has undergone and may continue to undergo rapid change and lack the social, political and economic stability of more developed countries. The value of the Fund’s assets may be adversely affected by political, economic, social and religious factors, changes in Indian law or regulations and the status of India’s relations with other countries. In addition, the economy of India may differ favorably or unfavorably from the U.S. economy in such respects as the rate of growth of gross domestic product, the rate of inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency and balance of payments position.

Since the Fund will invest primarily in securities denominated or quoted in Indian rupees, changes in the U.S. dollar-Indian rupee exchange rate will affect the dollar value of securities in the Fund’s portfolio and the unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments.

Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount from their net asset values and initial offering price. This characteristic of shares of a closed-end fund is a risk separate and distinct from the risk that a fund’s net asset value will decrease. The Fund cannot predict whether its own shares will trade at, below or above net asset value.

This content may contain statements regarding plans and expectations for the future that constitute forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking and can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue," or other similar words. Such forward-looking statements are based on the Fund's current plans and expectations, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning such risks and uncertainties are contained in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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