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IMPORTANT NEW INFORMATION ABOUT
THE SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS OF THE INDIA FUND, INC.
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February 1, 2006
Dear Stockholders of The India Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"):
We are writing to seek your assistance in approving new management
and country advisory agreements with Blackstone Asia Advisors L.L.C. and
Blackstone Fund Services India Private Limited, at the Fund's Special Meeting
of Stockholders scheduled for February 24, 2006.
As disclosed in the Fund's Proxy Statement, Punita Kumar-Sinha, the
Fund's portfolio manager for the last eight years, will continue to manage the
Fund's assets under the proposed management and country advisory agreements.
Furthermore, fees under the new management agreement will be lower on any
assets in excess of $500,000,000.
To avoid the expense of further solicitation, the Fund's Board of
Directors urges you to vote now, no matter how large or small your holdings
may be. We ask you to sign, date and return the enclosed proxy card TODAY or
vote using the toll-free number on the enclosed white proxy card or through
the Internet according to the directions on the enclosed proxy card.
The Board of Directors of the Fund recommends that you vote FOR the
new management agreement and country advisory agreement. Vote now to ensure
your vote reaches us by February 24!
We thank you for your continued trust and support. If you need any
assistance, or have any questions regarding the Fund's proposal or how to vote
your shares, please refer to the Fund's Proxy Statement or call our proxy
solicitor, Georgeson Shareholder Communications Inc., at 1-866-297-1264.
Sincerely,
Peter G. Peterson Prakash A. Melwani
Senior Chairman Senior Managing Director
The Blackstone Group The Blackstone Group
Director President
The India Fund, Inc. The India Fund, Inc.
PLEASE SIGN, DATE AND RETURN YOUR PROXY CARD.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT. PLEASE ACT TODAY. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED
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