India's Supreme Court has ruled that capital gains from Tiger Global's 2018 stake sale in Flipkart to Walmart remain subject to domestic taxation—a significant ruling that impacts overseas investment firms. The decision marks a pivotal moment in how cross-border M&A transactions involving Indian tech companies are treated under tax law. For investors with exposure to similar deals, the ruling underscores the importance of understanding jurisdictional tax implications. Tiger Global's situation demonstrates that profitable exits from Indian startups don't escape taxation simply due to the buyer's international status or deal structure.