Is INDIA FUND, INC. (IFN) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services Singapore $462M
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
INDIA FUND, INC. (IFN) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

Shariah Screening — 5 Standards

Based on financial data from December 2024

Standard Debt Ratio Cash Ratio Receivables Income Status
AAOIFI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
DJIM Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
MSCI Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
S&P Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL
FTSE Excluded — Asset Management ✗ NOT HALAL

Financial Highlights

EPS
$-1.19
Dividend Yield
1995.0%
Payout: 59.0%
P/B Ratio
0.7
Revenue
$110M
Growth: -16.0%
Beta
0.5
Low volatility
Current Ratio
0.4

Profitability

Gross Margin 100.0%
Operating Margin -103.3%
Net Margin 0.0%
Return on Equity (ROE) -7.0%
Return on Assets (ROA) -0.3%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Current Ratio0.4
Total Assets$779M

Price & Trading

Last Close$11.08
50-Day MA$13.07
200-Day MA$14.56
Avg Volume286K
Beta0.5
52-Week Range
$10.96
$16.95

About INDIA FUND, INC. (IFN)

CEO
Mr. Gary Robert Marshall
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
Singapore
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$462M
Currency
USD

Aberdeen India Fund, Inc. is a close ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Aberdeen Standard Investments (Asia) Limited. The fund invests in public equity markets of India. It seeks to invest in stocks of small-cap, mid-cap, and large-cap companies. The fund employs a quantitative and fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking and asset allocation approach to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the IFC Investable India Index. Aberdeen India Fund, Inc. was formed on December 27, 1993 and is domiciled in the Singapore.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is INDIA FUND, INC. (IFN) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), INDIA FUND, INC. is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.

What is INDIA FUND, INC.'s debt ratio?

INDIA FUND, INC.'s debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.

What are INDIA FUND, INC.'s key financial metrics?

INDIA FUND, INC. has a market capitalization of $462M, and revenue of $110M. Return on equity stands at -7.0%.

How often is the screening data updated?

Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.