Xiaomi eyes settlement route for release of ₹4,704.21 cr frozen assets
Xiaomi Technology India is held up as of December-end as local authorities have attached a few of its bank accounts, its Chinese parent said, underlining that the smartphone maker is open to enter into settlement negotiations.
The wholly owned unit of Xiaomi Corp has been facing investigations and notifications by multiple authorities since December 2021. These include the income tax department, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence, and Directorate of Enforcement. These are in relation to compliance of income tax, Customs duties and foreign exchange regulations.
Xiaomi Corp in its 2024 earnings report said the cases in India are currently in the hearing stages and not yet concluded, adding that it can receive judgments or enter into settlements that may adversely affect operating results or cash flows.
Xiaomi said it has received orders from Indian authorities alleging that it «has inappropriately deducted certain costs and expenses, including purchase costs of mobile phones and royalty fees paid to overseas third parties as well as companies within the group.»
«As a result, certain of its (Xiaomi India) bank accounts has been attached and thereby '4,704.21 crore (equivalent to RMB4,016,462,000) has been considered as restrictive as of December 31, 2024,» the company said in a statement.
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The company noted that its management has assessed matters related to Xiaomi India, taken opinions from professional advisors, and concluded that Xiaomi India has valid grounds to respond to the relevant Indian