<h1>Indian Government Intensifies Fight Against Black Money with New Tax Agreements and Legislative Amendments.</h1> The Indian government prioritizes curbing black money, with the Finance Minister announcing several proactive measures, including a white paper to be presented in the current parliamentary session. Key actions include finalizing 82 Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements and 17 Tax Information Exchange Agreements, establishing a dedicated exchange of information cell, and signing a multilateral tax assistance convention. A Directorate of Income Tax Criminal Investigation has been set up. Legislative measures under consideration include amendments to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, a new Benami Transactions Prohibition Bill, and amendments to the National Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act to strengthen anti-corruption efforts.