Deutsche Asset Management. Deutsche Asset Management S.A. DWS India. Annual Report Investment Fund Organized under Luxembourg Law

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1 Deutsche Asset Management Deutsche Asset Management S.A. DWS India Annual Report 2016 Investment Fund Organized under Luxembourg Law

2 DWS India

3 Contents Annual report 2016 for the period from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016 Equity markets... 4 General information... 6 Annual report DWS India... 8 Annual financial statements Investment portfolio and statement of income and expenses Supplementary information Remuneration Disclosure Information pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/ Report of the Réviseur d Entreprises

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6 Equity markets in the fiscal year through December 31, 2016 Volatile market environment The international equity markets exhibited strong market movements in the reporting period, even though the picture was more differentiated when viewed at a regional level. The market environment initially deteriorated in the first quarter of 2016, as concerns about economic performance in China and its effect on the global economy once again became the focus of investor attention. This weighed on prices in the global equity markets, as did the sometimes weaker economic data from the United States. The subdued performance of the commodity markets at the beginning of the fiscal year also had a particularly adverse impact on the price development in the exchanges of commodity-exporting emerging markets. However, many equity markets were able to recover significantly as of March 2016 at the latest. A whole host of factors contributed to this trend. The decision by the Fed to leave interest rates unchanged for the time being was received positively by the markets, as too was the announcement of further economic stimulus measures by the European Central Bank (ECB). Solid macroeconomic data overall also had a boosting effect. There was a significant recovery in commodity prices in the first half of For example, the oil price increased noticeably, having previously marked multi-year lows, giving a boost to the recovery of share prices of companies dependent on the energy sector. After a phase in which the international equity markets trended sideways to slightly positive, the further course was hampered for a time by the vote in the United Kingdom regarding whether it would remain in or leave the European Union ( Brexit ). The outcome of the referendum in favor of an exit, clouded the mood in stock exchanges around the world, but only temporarily, as it was increasingly assumed that Brexit would have a limited effect on the global economy. Later in the period, share price performance was boosted by the continued expansionary monetary policy by various central banks and the solid business results of many companies. In addition, macroeconomic data continued to indicate a growth trend, albeit a moderate one. Most of the stock exchanges of the industrial countries recorded a positive performance as a result of the surprising outcome of the U.S. presidential elections unlike the equity markets of the emerging countries as the announcement of increased government investment in the United States had a positive effect on investors growth expectations. Against this backdrop and when viewed from a global perspective, the equity markets posted significant gains overall from mid-2016 until the end of the year. For the reporting year as a whole through the end of December 2016, equities posted a gain internationally as measured by the MSCI World of 7.3% in U.S. dollar terms (+10.8% in euro). Equities positive in Europe after strong fluctuations European equities, as measured on the MSCI Europe Index, recorded a gain of 2.7% in euro terms in the past fiscal year. The surprising outcome of the Brexit referendum in the United Kingdom and the weakness of the financial sector in times of an ongoing low interest rate policy by the ECB had an adverse effect. Alongside low interest rates, which increasingly developed into a serious adverse factor for banks and insurance companies, concerns regarding the capitalization of some Italian banks were a particular cause for uncertainty. Outside of the financial sector, however, the expansionary monetary policy of the ECB, which was loosened further during the course of the reporting period, had a largely positive effect on the share price performance of European equities. The Bank of England also decided to cut interest rates and to expand its bond purchase program in order to counteract the increased uncertainty in the wake of the Brexit vote. Overall, the performance of the individual equity markets in Europe was 4

7 extremely mixed. For example, German equities profited from the export strength of the German economy and posted a gain of 6.9% on euro basis in the reporting period, as measured on the DAX. In contrast, stock exchanges in Italy and Spain were noticeably impacted not only by political uncertainties but also by the strongly represented banking sector. Rise in equity prices in the United States However, U.S. equities recorded significant price gains. Low interest rates and the continuous recovery of the U.S. economy, as manifested in lower unemployment figures, slightly increased wages and continued low oil prices, generated a significant tailwind here. These factors had a positive effect on consumption, which proved to be an important pillar of the economy in the United States. U.S. equities also posted significant price gains following the presidential elections in the United States, as the announcement of infrastructure programs and tax cuts fuelled growth expectations. Viewed across the entire reporting period through the end of December 2016, U.S. equities, as measured on the S&P 500 Index, recorded an appreciation of 10.9% in U.S. dollar terms (+14.6% in euro). Uneven development in Japan In the first quarter of the 2016 calendar year, Japanese equities initially had to accept significant price reductions against the backdrop of concerns about the economy in China, an unfavorable exchange rate trend and a decline in exports. However, the Japanese equity market recorded a recovery later in the year. An improvement in growth prospects and a positive equity market environment as a result of the U.S. presidential elections were significant drivers in this regard. Thanks to the noticeable appreciation of the yen against the European common currency, Japanese equities, as measured on the TOPIX Index, recorded a gain of 6.8% in euro terms for the reporting period as a whole, despite an only slightly positive performance in local currency (+0.3%). Renewed concerns about the economy in China The partly weaker economic data from China contributed to a volatile performance for Chinese equities. This was particularly evident at the start of the 2016 calendar year when a re-emergence of concerns about growth in connection with a devaluation of the renminbi led to significant price declines in the stock markets there. Chinese equities were able to recover again later in the period against the backdrop of more stable economic data, as there were increasing expectations that there would be a gradual weakening of economic growth in China instead of an abrupt economic collapse. Recovery of equity prices in the emerging markets In many of the other emerging markets, there was a trend reversal following the overall weak previous year. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index appreciated strongly by 12.0% in U.S. dollar terms (+15.7% in euro). The rise in commodity prices was a significant driver of positive performance and led to strong increases in equity prices in commodity-exporting emerging markets, while the associated currencies also appreciated strongly. The price performance in the emerging markets was, however, significantly adversely affected toward the end of the reporting period by the results of the U.S. presidential elections. 5

8 General information The fund described in this report is subject to the laws of Luxembourg. Performance The investment return, or performance, of a mutual fund investment is measured by the change in value of the fund s units. The net asset values per unit (= redemption prices) with the addition of intervening distributions which are, for example, reinvested free of charge within the scope of investment accounts at Deutsche Asset Management S.A., are used as the basis for calculating the value. Past performance is not a guide to future results. The corresponding benchmark if available is also presented in the report. All financial data in this publication is as of December 31, 2016 (unless otherwise stated). Sales prospectuses Fund units are purchased on the basis of the current sales prospectus and management regulations as well as the key investor information document, in combination with the latest audited annual report and any semiannual report that is more recent than the latest annual report. Issue and redemption prices The current issue and redemption prices and all other information for unitholders may be requested at any time at the registered office of the Management Company and from the paying agents. In addition, the issue and redemption prices are published in every country of distribution through appropriate media (such as the Internet, electronic information systems, newspapers, etc.). The following companies were renamed on March 17, 2016: Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management Investment GmbH became Deutsche Asset Management Investment GmbH Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management International GmbH became Deutsche Asset Management International GmbH Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management Investment S.A. became Deutsche Asset Management S.A. 6

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10 DWS India Investment objective and performance in the reporting period DWS India focused primarily on companies in the Indian economic area. These also included companies whose principal business activity is in India. The fund sought to achieve sustained capital appreciation compared to its benchmark. In the fiscal year from the beginning of January through the end of December 2016, the fund appreciated by 3.7% per unit (BVI method). Its benchmark, the MSCI India 10/40, recorded a gain of 3.5% in the same period (both percentages in euro terms). Investment policy in the reporting period Indian equities initially recorded a weak performance at the beginning of the fiscal year. This was primarily attributable to concerns regarding the global effects of an economic slowdown and currency devaluation in China. In the further course of the period, the Indian equity market profited noticeably from a waning of concerns about the economy and an improvement in the macroeconomic environment and posted significant price gains against the backdrop of greater inflows of capital. Expectations of stronger economic growth and reform programs by the Indian government were the main drivers of this trend. However, the positive investment environment turned markedly more unfavorable in the last quarter of Previous price gains were thus largely eroded again. The reasons for this were the surprising outcome of the presidential elections in the United States, which led to significant outflows of capital from the equity markets of the emerging markets, as well as a demonetization program that was implemented at short notice by the Indian government and had a dampening effect on economic performance in India in December The fund s outperformance of its benchmark was helped not only by a more advantageous selection of securities but also by a heavier weighting of retail banks such as HDFC und RBL within the financial sector. These benefited from ongoing lending growth, a relatively low number of loan defaults and their higher profitability compared to state-owned banks. DWS India vs. benchmark Performance at a glance ISIN 1 year 3 years 5 years LU % 52.6% 61.9% MSCI India 10/40 3.5% 51.1% 71.8% BVI method performance, i.e., excluding the initial sales charge. Past performance is no guide to future results. As of: December 31, 2016 Data on euro basis Furthermore, the underweighting of the telecommunications sector in view of high competitive pressure and the lower weighting of the health care and information technology sectors against the backdrop of greater dependency on the United States proved advantageous. Besides uncertainties in connection with the presidential election, increased requirements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the health care sector and weaker demand from American companies for outsourced IT services in the information technology sector had an adverse effect. In addition, early profit taking relative to the benchmark in the cyclical consumer goods sector, such as in the case of Maruti Suzuki, dampened performance. The 8

11 automobile and motorcycle manufacturer posted an above-average share price performance against the backdrop of gains in market share. On top of this, the UltraTech Cement stock, which was overweighted in the portfolio, did not live up to expectations, as the cement manufacturer s sales dropped significantly in light of the Indian demonetization program. DWS INDIA Investment focus by sector Equities: 94.2% Financials Information Technology Basic Materials Industrials Consumer Staples Consumer Discretionaries Energy Health Care Utilities Cash and other assets In % of the fund s net assets As of: December 31, 2016 Negligible rounding errors may have arisen compared with the investment portfolio due to the rounding of calculated percentages. 9

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13 The format used for complete dates in securities descriptions in the investment portfolio is day/month/year. Annual financial statements with investment portfolio and statement of income and expenses

14 Annual financial statements DWS India Investment portfolio December 31, 2016 Count/ Quantity/ Purchases/ Sales/ Total market % of Description currency principal additions disposals Market price value in net assets ( / 000) amount in the reporting period EUR Securities traded on an exchange Equities ABB Asea Brown Boveri (demat.) (INE117A01022)... Count INR Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (INE742F01042).. Count INR Amara Raja Batteries (INE885A01032)... Count INR Asian Paints (demat.) (INE021A01026)... Count INR Axis Bank (INE238A01034)... Count INR Bajaj Finance (INE296A01024)... Count INR Bank of Baroda (INE028A01039)... Count INR Bharat Electronics (INE263A01016)... Count INR Bharat Heavy Electricals (INE257A01026)... Count INR Bosch (INE323A01026)... Count INR Britannia Industries (INE216A01022)... Count INR Cipla IR 2 (INE059A01026)... Count INR Container Corp. of India (INE111A01017)... Count INR Dr Reddy s Laboratories (INE089A01023)... Count INR Emami (INE548C01032)... Count INR Finolex Industries (INE183A01016)... Count INR Godrej Consumer Products (INE102D01028)... Count INR Gujarat Ambuja Cements (INE079A01024)... Count INR Gujarat Pipavav Port (INE517F01014)... Count INR Havells India (INE176B01034)... Count INR HCL Technologies (INE860A01027)... Count INR HDFC Bank (INE040A01026)... Count INR Hindustan Petroleum Corp. (INE094A01015)... Count INR Hindustan Unilever (INE030A01027)... Count INR Hindustan Zinc (INE267A01025)... Count INR Housing Development Finance Corp. (INE001A01036).. Count INR ICICI Bank (demat.) (INE090A01021)... Count INR IDFC Bank (INE092T01019)... Count INR IndusInd Bank (INE095A01012)... Count INR Infosys (INE009A01021)... Count INR ITC (INE154A01025)... Count INR Jindal Steel & Power Reg. (INE749A01030)... Count INR Kotak Mahindra Bank (INE237A01028)... Count INR Larsen and Toubro IR 2 (INE018A01030)... Count INR Lupin (INE326A01037)... Count INR Mahanagar Gas (INE002S01010)... Count INR Mahindra & Mahindra (new) (INE101A01026)... Count INR Marico (INE196A01026)... Count INR Maruti Suzuki India (INE585B01010)... Count INR Oil & Natural Gas (new) (INE213A01029)... Count INR Pidilite Industries (INE318A01026)... Count INR PNB Housing Finance (INE572E01012)... Count INR Power Grid Corp. of India (INE752E01010)... Count INR RBL Bank (INE976G01028)... Count INR Reliance Industries (INE002A01018)... Count INR Shree Cements (INE070A01015)... Count INR Siemens (post. sub.) (INE003A01024)... Count INR State Bank of India (demat.) (INE062A01020)... Count INR Sun Pharmaceutical Industries (INE044A01036)... Count INR Tata Consultancy Services (INE467B01029)... Count INR Tata Steel (INE081A01012)... Count INR UltraTech Cement (INE481G01011)... Count INR United Spirits (INE854D01016)... Count INR Varun Beverages (INE200M01013)... Count INR Vedanta (INE205A01025)... Count INR Zee Entertainment Enterprises (INE256A01028)... Count INR ICICI Bank ADR (US45104G1040)... Count USD Infosys ADR (US )... Count USD Tata Motors ADR (US )... Count USD Total securities portfolio Cash at bank Demand deposits at Depositary EUR deposits... EUR % Deposits in other EU/EEA currencies... EUR % Deposits in non-eu/eea currencies Indian rupee... INR % U.S. dollar... USD %

15 DWS India Count/ Quantity/ Purchases/ Sales/ Total market % of Description currency principal additions disposals Market price value in net assets ( / 000) amount in the reporting period EUR Other assets Interest receivable... EUR 4.46 % Dividends receivable.... EUR % Initial margins... EUR % Receivables from share certificate transactions EUR % Total assets Other liabilities Liabilities from cost items.... EUR % Additional other liabilities.... EUR % Liabilities from share certificate transactions EUR % Net assets Net asset value per unit Number of units outstanding Negligible rounding errors may have arisen due to the rounding of calculated percentages. Composition of the reference portfolio (according to CSSF circular 11/512) MSCI India in EUR Constituents Market risk exposure (value-at-risk) (according to CSSF circular 11/512) Lowest market risk exposure % Highest market risk exposure % Average market risk exposure % The values-at-risk were calculated for the period from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016, using the VaR method of historical simulation with a 99% confidence level, a 10-day holding period and an effective historical observation period of one year. The risk in a reference portfolio that does not contain derivatives is used as the measurement benchmark. Market risk is the risk to the fund s assets arising from an unfavorable change in market prices. The Company determines the potential market risk by means of the relative value-at-risk approach as defined in CSSF circular 11/512. In the reporting period, the average leverage effect from the use of derivatives was 0.0, whereby the total of the nominal amounts of the derivatives in relation to the fund s assets was used for the calculation (sum-of-notional approach). The gross exposure generated via derivatives pursuant to point 40 a) of the Guidelines on ETFs and other UCITS issues of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) totaled EUR 0.00 as of the reporting date. Exchange rates (indirect quotes) As of: December 30, 2016 Indian rupee.... INR = EUR 1 U.S. dollar... USD = EUR 1 13

16 DWS India Notes on valuation The Management Company determines the net asset values per unit and performs the valuation of the assets of the fund. The basic provision of price data and price validation are performed in accordance with the method introduced by the Management Company on the basis of the legal and regulatory requirements or the principles for valuation methods defined in the fund prospectus. If no trading prices are available, prices are determined with the aid of valuation models (derived market values) which are agreed between State Street Bank Luxembourg as external price service provider and the Management Company and which are based as far as possible on market parameters. This procedure is subject to an ongoing monitoring process. The plausibility of price information from third parties is checked through other pricing sources, model calculations or other suitable procedure. Investments reported in this report are not valued at derived market values. Footnotes 1 Does not include positions with a negative balance, if such exist. Transactions completed during the reporting period that no longer appear in the investment portfolio Purchases and sales of securities, investment fund units and promissory note loans (Schuldscheindarlehen); market classifications are as of the reporting date Count/ Purchases/ Sales/ Description currency additions disposals ( / 000) Securities traded on an exchange Equities Arvind (INE034A01011) Count Bajaj Finance (INE296A01016) Count Bharat Petroleum Corp. (INE029A01011) Count Bharti Airtel (INE397D01024) Count Coal India (INE522F01014) Count Colgate-Palmolive (India) (new) (INE259A01022) Count Finolex Cables (INE235A01022) Count IDFC (INE043D01016) Count Jubilant Foodworks (INE797F01012) Count MindTree (INE018I01017) Count Motherson Sumi Systems (INE775A01035) Count MRF (INE883A01011) Count Punjab National Bank (INE160A01022) Count Tech Mahindra (INE669C01036) Count Titan Co. (INE280A01028) Count Yes Bank (INE528G01019) Count

17 DWS India Statement of income and expenses (incl. income adjustment) for the period from January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016 I. Income 1. Dividends (before withholding tax)... EUR Interest from investments of liquid assets (before withholding tax)... EUR Total income... EUR II. Expenses 1. Interest on borrowings and negative interest on deposits... EUR Management fee... EUR thereof: All-in fee...eur Other expenses... EUR thereof: Taxe d abonnement...eur Total expenses... EUR III. Net investment income... EUR IV. Sale transactions 1. Realized gains... EUR Realized losses... EUR Capital gains/losses... EUR V. Realized net gain/loss for the fiscal year... EUR Net change in unrealized appreciation... EUR Net change in unrealized depreciation... EUR VI. Unrealized net gain/loss for the fiscal year... EUR VII. Net gain/loss for the fiscal year... EUR Note: the net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is calculated by subtracting the total of all unrealized appreciation (depreciation) at the end of the fiscal year from the total of all appreciation (depreciation) at the beginning of the fiscal year. Total unrealized appreciation (depreciation) includes positive (negative) differences resulting from the comparison of the values recognized for the individual assets as of the reporting date with their respective acquisition costs. Unrealized appreciation/depreciation is shown without income adjustment. BVI total expense ratio (TER) The total expense ratio was 2.04% p.a. The TER expresses total expenses and fees (excluding transaction costs) as a percentage of a fund s average net assets for a given fiscal year. Transaction costs The transaction costs paid in the reporting period amounted to EUR 458, Statement of changes in net assets for the fund I. Value of the fund s net assets at the beginning of the fiscal year... EUR Net inflows... EUR a) Inflows from subscriptions... EUR b) Outflows from redemptions... EUR Income adjustment... EUR Net gain/loss for the fiscal year... EUR thereof: Net change in unrealized appreciation... EUR Net change in unrealized depreciation... EUR II. Value of the fund s net assets at the end of the fiscal year... EUR Summary of gains/losses Realized gains (incl. income adjustment)... EUR from: Securities transactions... EUR (Forward) currency transactions... EUR Realized losses (incl. income adjustment)... EUR from: Securities transactions... EUR (Forward) currency transactions... EUR Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation... EUR from: Securities transactions... EUR (Forward) currency transactions... EUR Details on the distribution policy* The income for the fiscal year is reinvested. * Additional information is provided in the sales prospectus. Changes in net assets and in the net asset value per unit over the last three years Net assets at the end of the fiscal year EUR Net asset value per unit EUR The transaction costs include all costs that were reported or settled separately for the account of the fund in the reporting period and are directly connected to the purchase or sale of assets. Any financial transaction taxes which may have been paid are included in the calculation. Transactions processed for the account of the fund s assets via closely related companies (based on major holdings of the Deutsche Bank Group) The share of transactions conducted for the account of the fund s assets via brokers that are closely related companies and persons (share of 5% and above), amounted to 21.47% of all transactions. The total volume was EUR 27,168,

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20 Remuneration Disclosure The Deutsche Asset Management S.A. ( the Company ) is a subsidiary in Deutsche Bank Group ( Deutsche Bank ). The businesses of Deutsche Bank encompass a wide range of products and services incorporating investment, corporate and retail banking as well as asset management in all regions across the world. The institution at the highest level of consolidation of Deutsche Bank Group is Deutsche Bank AG. Deutsche Bank AG is subject to the EU s Capital Requirements Directive (CRD) and the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR) as a credit institution and is supervised by the European Central Bank (ECB). Deutsche Bank AG has established a compensation framework applying to the whole Deutsche Bank Group (excluding Postbank), which therefore also applies to the Company. For further information on the remuneration system of Deutsche Bank Group as provided below, please refer to the Deutsche Bank Group Compensation Report, which is part of the Financial Report. 1) Governance Structure Deutsche Bank AG is managed by its Management Board. It is overseen by the Supervisory Board which has established a Compensation Control Committee (CCC). The CCC is, inter alia, responsible for monitoring the compensation system of the Group s employees and its appropriateness. The Management Board of Deutsche Bank AG has established the Senior Executive Compensation Committee (SECC) which has the mandate to develop sustainable compensation principles, to prepare recommendations on Total Compensation levels and to ensure appropriate compensation governance and oversight. Furthermore, a Compensation Officer for Deutsche Bank Group was appointed who independently monitors the appropriateness of the employee s compensation systems on a regular basis. The annual central and independent internal review of the remuneration system concluded its design to be appropriate and no significant irregularities were recognized. Compensation Structure The employees of Deutsche Bank Group and of the Company are subject to the compensation standards and principles as outlined in the Group Compensation Strategy and the Compensation Policy. Both policies are reviewed on an annual basis. As part of the Compensation Strategy, Deutsche Bank Group, including the Company, employs a Total Compensation philosophy, which comprises Fixed Pay and Variable Compensation. In 2016, Deutsche Bank introduced a new compensation framework to align employee compensation even more closely with Deutsche Bank s strategic and business objectives, while reducing complexity at the same time. The new compensation framework also puts a stronger emphasis on Fixed Pay over Variable Compensation and aims to ensure that these components are appropriately balanced. Fixed Pay is used to compensate employees for their skills, experience and competencies, commensurate with the requirements, size and scope of their role. The appropriate level of Fixed Pay is determined with reference to the prevailing market rates for each role, internal comparisons and applicable regulatory requirements. Variable Compensation has the advantage of being able to differentiate between individual performance and drive behaviour through appropriate incentive systems that can positively influence culture. It also allows for flexibility in the cost base. Under the new compensation framework, Variable Compensation generally consists of two elements the Group Component and the Individual Component. In particular, one of the overarching goals of the new compensation framework is to strengthen the link between Variable Compensation and the performance of the Group. To that end, it was decided to align the Group Component directly and comprehensible for the employees to Deutsche Bank s achievements in reaching its strategic targets. To assess progress towards the strategic aspirations, the Management Board of Deutsche Bank AG has decided to utilise four Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that are significant metrics for the capital, risk, cost and revenue profile: Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio (fully loaded), Leverage ratio, Adjusted cost base (without Postbank and Non-Core Operations Unit) and Post-tax return on tangible equity (RoTE). Depending on eligibility, the Individual Component is delivered either in the form of Individual Variable Compensation or a Recognition Award. Whereas the Group Component links to Group performance, Individual Variable Compensation takes into consideration a number of financial and non-financial factors. These include the applicable divisional performance, the employee s individual performance and conduct, relativities within the employee s peer group and retention considerations. The Recognition Award program is targeted at non-tariff employees at the lower hierarchy levels. It provides the opportunity to acknowledge and reward outstanding contributions made by the target population in a transparent and timely manner. Generally, there are two nomination cycles per year. Under the new compensation framework, there continues to be no guarantee of Variable Compensation in an existing employment relationship. Compensation for 2016 Deutsche Bank has a robust methodology in place, aimed at ensuring that the determination of Variable Compensation reflects the risk-adjusted performance as well as the capital position of Deutsche Bank and its divisions. The total amount of Variable Compensation is primarily driven by (i) Group affordability (i.e. what can Deutsche Bank award in alignment with regulatory requirements) and (ii) Group strategy (what should Deutsche Bank award in order to provide an appropriate compensation while protecting the long-term health of the franchise). For 2016, the Management Board of Deutsche Bank AG decided to only award a limited pool of Variable Compensation given the operating environment. Specifically, the Management Board decided that Deutsche Bank s senior employees (Corporate Titles Vice President, Director and Managing Director ) would only receive a Group Component but no Individual Component. For 2016, the Management Board of Deutsche Bank AG determined a target achievement rate of 50 % with regard to KPIs of the Group Component. 1) The most current Compensation Report is linked on: 18

21 Identification of Material Risk Takers In accordance with the Law as of 17 December 2010 on Undertakings for Collective Investments (as subsequently amended) in conjunction with the guidelines on sound remuneration policies under UCITS published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the Company has identified individuals who have a material impact of the Company s risk profile (Material Risk Takers). At least 40 % of the Variable Compensation for Material Risk Takers is deferred. Additionally, at least 50 % of both, the upfront and the deferred proportion, are granted in Deutsche Bank shares or share-based instruments. All deferred components are subject to a number of performance conditions and forfeiture provisions which ensure an appropriate ex-post risk adjustment. In case the Variable Compensation is lower than EUR 50,000, the Material Risk Takers receive their entire Variable Compensation in cash without any deferral. Aggregate Compensation Information for the Company for 2016 Number of employees on an annual average 136 Total Compensation EUR 10,375,011 Fixed Pay EUR 10,017,020 Variable Compensation EUR 357,991 Total Compensation for Senior Management 1) EUR 894,775 Total Compensation for other Material Risk Takers 2) EUR 0 Total Compensation for Control Function employees 3) EUR 223,641 1) Senior Management refers to the Members of the Management Board of the Company. In case that Members of Senior Management receive their compensation completely or partly from other companies in the Deutsche Bank Group, such compensation is included in the amount of Total Compensation. The above mentioned amount includes EUR 272,417 which was paid by other companies of Deutsche Bank Group. Members of the Management Board meet the definition of managers, too. Apart from the Members of Senior Management, no further managers have been identified. 2) Apart from the Members of the Senior Management, no further Material Risk Takers and / or individuals in the same remuneration bracket have been identified. 3) In case that Control Function employees receive their compensation completely or partly from other companies in the Deutsche Bank Group, such compensation is included in the amount of Total Compensation. The above mentioned amount includes EUR 17,876 which was paid by other companies of Deutsche Bank Group. 19

22 DWS India Information pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2365 on transparency of securities financing trans actions (SFTs) and of reuse and amending Regulation (EU) No. 648/2012 Statement in accordance with Section A In the reporting period, there were no securities financing transactions according to the above-mentioned regulation. 20

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24 KPMG issued an unqualified audit opinion for the full annual report. The translation of the report of the Réviseur d Entreprises (the independent auditor s opinion) is as follows: KPMG Luxembourg, Société coopérative Tel: , Avenue John F. Kennedy Fax: Luxembourg, Luxembourg info@kpmg.lu Internet: To the unitholders of DWS India 2, Boulevard Konrad Adenauer 1115 Luxembourg, Luxembourg REPORT OF THE RÉVISEUR D ENTREPRISES AGRÉÉ We have audited the accompanying financial statements of DWS India, which comprise the statement of net assets, the statement of investments in the securities portfolio and other net assets as of December 31, 2016, the statement of income and expenses and the statement of changes in net assets for the fiscal year then ended, as well as a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory notes to the financial statements. Responsibility of the Management Board of the Management Company for the financial statements The Management Board of the Management Company is responsible for the preparation and proper overall presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Luxembourg legal and regulatory requirements relating to the preparation of financial statements and for the internal controls considered necessary to enable the financial statements to be prepared such that they are free from material misstatement, irrespective of whether this is due to fraud or error. Responsibility of the Réviseur d Entreprises agréé Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing as adopted by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier for Luxembourg. Those standards require that we comply with professional conduct requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing audit procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the judgment of the Réviseur d Entreprises agréé, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the Réviseur d Entreprises agréé considers internal control relevant to the entity s preparation and proper overall presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of evaluating the effectiveness of the entity s internal control. KPMG Luxembourg, Société coopérative, a Luxembourg entity and a T.V.A. LU member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms R.C.S. Luxembourg B affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative ( KPMG International ), a Swiss entity 22

25 An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Management Board of the Management Company, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion. Audit opinion In our opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the financial position of DWS India as of December 31, 2016, and of the results of its operations and changes in its net assets for the fiscal year then ended in accordance with Luxembourg legal and regulatory requirements relating to the preparation of financial statements. Other information The Management Board of the Management Company is responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information that is contained in the annual report but excluding the financial statements and our Report of the Réviseur d Entreprises agréé on these financial statements. Our audit opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not provide assurances of any kind in relation to this information. In connection with the audit of the financial statements, it is our responsibility to read the other information and to assess whether there is a material discrepancy between this information and the annual financial statements or the findings obtained during the audit or also whether the other information appears to be materially misrepresented in some other way. If, based on the work that we carry out, we draw the conclusion that the other information contains material misstatements, we are obliged to report this matter. We have nothing to report in this regard. Luxembourg, March 23, 2017 KPMG Luxembourg Société coopérative Cabinet de révision agréé Harald Thönes 23

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27 Management Company, Central Administration Agent, Transfer Agent, Registrar and Main Distributor Deutsche Asset Management S.A. 2, Boulevard Konrad Adenauer 1115 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Equity capital as of December 31, 2016: EUR million before profit appropriation Supervisory Board Holger Naumann Chairman Deutsche Asset Management Investment GmbH, Frankfurt/Main Nathalie Bausch Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., Luxembourg Management Board Dirk Bruckmann (since January 14, 2016) Chairman Deutsche Asset Management Investment GmbH, Frankfurt/Main Ralf Rauch Deutsche Asset Management Investment GmbH, Frankfurt/Main Martin Schönefeld Deutsche Asset Management S.A., Luxembourg Barbara Schots Deutsche Asset Management S.A., Luxembourg Auditor KPMG Luxembourg Société coopérative 39, Avenue John F. Kennedy 1855 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Depositary State Street Bank Luxembourg S.C.A. 49, Avenue John F. Kennedy 1855 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Fund Manager Deutsche Asset Management Investment GmbH Mainzer Landstraße Frankfurt/Main, Germany Sales, Information and Paying Agent Reinhard Bellet Deutsche Asset Management Investment GmbH, Frankfurt/Main LUXEMBOURG Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A. 2, Boulevard Konrad Adenauer 1115 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Marzio Hug Deutsche Bank AG, London Stefan Kreuzkamp (since February 1, 2016) Deutsche Asset Management Investment GmbH, Frankfurt/Main Frank Krings (since May 10, 2016) Deutsche Bank Luxembourg S.A., Luxembourg Dr. Matthias Liermann Deutsche Asset Management Investment GmbH, Frankfurt/Main As of: January 31, 2017

28 Deutsche Asset Management S.A. 2, Boulevard Konrad Adenauer 1115 Luxembourg, Luxembourg Tel.: Fax: