Diageo's India unit searched as state tax officials review Scotch importsUnited Spirits, the Indian subsidiary of Diageo, was searched by Maharashtra tax authorities due to an investigation. The authorities are p...
30 Oct, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Tax officials visit Radico Khaitan offices and plant amid probe into bulk Scotch imports under India-UK pactTax officials from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence have visited offices and a manufacturing facility of Radico Khaitan. These actio...
27 Oct, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
A little Nashik goes a long way in ItalyThis month saw a Nashik company make waves by exporting wine equipment to Italy, a clear demonstration of India's burgeoning potential in t...
24 Oct, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
India's Scotch probe of Diageo, Pernod undermining India-UK pact benefits, trade group saysThe British government said "iconic UK products" like whiskies would benefit from the pact. Indian investigators, however, have privately t...
24 Oct, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
'Ease non-tariff curbs to ensure alcohol enters the market freely'"The spirit of the free trade agreement is twofold-tariffs and regulations that ensure businesses operate a bit more freely," Ian Duddy, th...
22 Oct, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
India probing Pernod, Diageo Scotch imports under India-UK trade pact, sources sayIndian tax officials are investigating Pernod Ricard and Diageo for how they classified bulk Scotch imports. These companies may have impro...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
IMFL segment: Premium products share expected to hit 35-36 pc in 3-4 years, says industryThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement, which became effective from July this year, is supporting premiumisation in the domestic spirits market ...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Happy Hours! UK trade pact brings scotch prices down in IndiaScotch prices in India have decreased significantly for the first time following the India-UK free trade agreement. Major brands like Johnn...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.32 AM IST
Trump announces end to 10% tariff on Irish whiskey; says 'everybody's been bugging me'US President Donald Trump announced plans to remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, responding to calls from Irish Prime Minister Micheal ...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.37 AM IST
Qualitatively 'happy hours': India’s liquor problem is not what you thinkIndia's food regulator has targeted popular alcohol brands for using neutral spirit and misleading ageing claims. Many Indian liquors are a...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
In 1869, Frederick Billings bought a deforested Vermont estate and replanted Mount Tom; 550 managed acres now form America's oldest professionally managed forestIn 1869, Frederick Billings took the ambitious step of reforesting a deforested hillside in Vermont. His efforts led to the establishment o...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
‘I didn’t say which Diwali’: Boris Johnson on India-UK FTA deadline; hails scotch whisky tariff cut from 150% to 75%In a comical take on the India-UK Free Trade Agreement timeline, Boris Johnson revealed his contentment with the trade deal's finalization....
24 Aug, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Scotch at a discount post UK FTA is only half the story for India's whisky marketIndia's import duties on Scotch whisky and gin have been halved by a new trade agreement. This change is expected to gradually lower prices...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
India-UK FTA: Scotch whisky, gin tariff cuts unlikely to impact retail pricesIndia and UK's free trade agreement will halve tariffs on UK-made whisky and gin. The tariff will eventually drop to 40% over ten years. In...
25 Jul, 2025, 12.57 AM IST
Scotch whisky tariff: Why is UK finance minister worried about Donald Trump?Scotch whisky tariff may become a bone of contention between the Donald Trump-headed US Government and the UK.
23 Jan, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
Why India should lower import tariffs on Scotch whiskyThere is a misconception that the India-UK FTA is being misused to import Scotch whisky into India and that it hampers the growth of domest...
02 Apr, 2023, 11.39 PM IST
- 30 per cent jump in Scotch whisky export to India
Despite high import tariff, Scotch whisky exports to India recorded an impressive 30 per cent increase in 2011 by volume compared to 2010.
27 Mar, 2012, 08.20 PM IST