Nokia faces US$3.4bil tax claim in India

MUMBAI: Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia faces a tax bill of more than 210 billion rupees (US$3.4bil) in India from liabilities arising out of unpaid charges and penalties since 2006, a report said.

Indian tax authorities froze some of Nokia’s assets in October including its bank accounts and buildings over a dispute which has forced Nokia to approach the Indian courts seeking relief.