nv23c3a
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: August 20, 2010
 
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.
         
     
  By:   /s/ Barbara Pires    
    Barbara Pires  

 
    Chief Compliance Officer, Vice President
and Assistant Secretary  
 
    (Title)