Big jump for India Fund

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INDIA FUND $28.91 (New York symbol IFN; Shares outstanding: 38.6 million; Market cap: $1.1 billion; CWA Rating: Aggressive) is up almost 40% since May 18, 2009. That’s when voters re-elected the Congress Party and its pro-business, pro-U.S. coalition. India’s economy grew at a rate of 5.8% in the first quarter of this year. That’s down from 8.6% a year earlier, but it is still impressive in light of the global recession. Rising demand from India’s domestic consumers has offset the effect of lower exports. We still like the long-term outlook for Indian stocks. However, India Fund now sells for a wide 10% premium above the value of its assets. That’s unreasonable, even when you account for India’s strong prospects. India Fund is a hold if you own it, but we advise against new buying. buying…