FORM N-23C-3
                        NOTIFICATION OF REPURCHASE OFFER
                             PURSUANT TO RULE 23C-3



1.   Investment Company Act File Number: 811-08266
     Date of Notification:  August 22, 2003

2.   Exact name of investment company as specified in registration statement.

     THE INDIA FUND, INC.

3.   Address of principal executive office:

     200 Park Avenue, 24th Floor
     New York, NY 10166

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/ BRYAN MCKIGNEY
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NAME:         Bryan McKigney
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TITLE:        Chairman and President
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