<h1>Indian Government Targets Tax Evasion: Action Against Trusts and Individuals under Income-tax Act 1961 Using International Data.</h1> The Indian government has initiated action under the Income-tax Act, 1961 against 12 trusts/entities involving 26 individuals of Indian origin based on information from German tax authorities under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Germany. Similarly, action has been taken against 628 Indians with HSBC bank accounts in Switzerland, based on data from the French government under the Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) between India and France. Measures include investigation, income assessment, penalties, and prosecution. Disclosure of taxpayer information is restricted, and actions against tax evasion and black money are ongoing.