UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-23c-3

Notification of Repurchase Offer

Pursuant to Rule 23c-3 [17 CFR 270.23c-3]

1.		Investment Company Act File Number: 811-08266 Date of Notification: February 20, 2009
2.		Exact name of investment company as specified in registration statement:
		THE INDIA FUND, INC.
3.		Address of principal executive office: (number, street, city, state, zip code)
		345 Park Avenue New York, NY 10154
4.		Check one of the following:

	A.		þ The notification pertains to a periodic repurchase offer under paragraph (b) of Rule 23c-3.
	B.		o The notification pertains to a discretionary repurchase offer under paragraph (c) of Rule 23c-3.
	C.		o 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.