India, UK discuss sticking points delaying free trade pact rolloutAs India and the UK maneuver through complex trade discussions, they are focused on addressing the sticking points that are currently slowi...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Tariff cuts on US booze may barely dent India’s dominant spirits marketUS whiskey and wine imports are unlikely to significantly impact India's domestic alcohol market, even with potential duty concessions. Ind...
08 Feb, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
India to emerge as largest scotch market, exploring partnership with Indian malt makers: Scotch Whisky AssoIndia is poised to become the largest global Scotch whisky market. This growth is driven by competition, premiumisation, and economic expan...
09 Nov, 2025, 11.46 AM IST
Import of bulk Scotch to increase, FTA to also benefit IMFL industry: Scotch Whisky AssociationIndia is the world's number one Scotch whisky export market by volume, with 192 million bottles exported in 2024. However, in terms of valu...
07 Nov, 2025, 07.39 PM IST
Sazerac betting big on growing Indian whiskey market; plans to launch premium productsGlobal spirits giant Sazerac considers India central to its long-term growth, eyeing the booming premium whiskey market. Introducing Americ...
02 Oct, 2025, 03.30 PM IST
How US alcohol tariffs may hurt some businesses, hike prices for AmericansAmerican consumers may soon face higher prices for their favorite alcoholic beverages due to U.S. tariffs on European goods. Scotch whisky ...
21 Aug, 2025, 07.55 PM IST
Whisky deals: India's drinking habit shapes trade talksIndia's burgeoning alcoholic beverage market, driven by a growing premium segment, is attracting global attention and trade deals. The Indi...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.02 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
Diageo to cut liquor prices in India as UK trade deal slashes Scotch dutiesDiageo plans to reduce liquor prices in India by a high single-digit percentage following the India-UK FTA, anticipating full implementatio...
21 May, 2025, 12.19 AM IST
Cut import duty in phased manner under India-UK trade pact on alcoholic beverages: CIABCThe Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) emphasize safeguarding Indian liquor manufacturers' interests and ensuring...
26 Feb, 2025, 10.03 AM IST
Sazerac to introduce bourbon lineup in India, a priority market for American liquor makerSazerac, a US-based spirits company, will expand its bourbon whiskey offerings in India. The company sees India as a key growth market. It ...
27 Nov, 2024, 08.20 PM IST
New Indian single malt whiskies hold their own against ScotchIndian single malt whiskies are experiencing a surge in popularity, moving from obscurity to winning international awards. Experts believe ...
18 Nov, 2024, 03.33 PM IST
$1 is all it takes to change the landscape of Indian Scotch marketA TOI report on Monday showed that this $1 difference in the MIP could lead to a significant bump in the shipment of popular brands like Jo...
31 Jul, 2023, 06.27 PM IST
UK-India FTA will increase investments: Chivas BrothersChivas Brothers, a leading Scotch whiskey manufacturer, expects the proposed free trade agreement between the UK and India to create a fair...
24 Jul, 2023, 05.53 PM IST
Desi versus imported: India has a whisky problem with the UKThe deal is stuck on whisky and a few other issues. India and the UK have been negotiating an FTA since January last year, when they had se...
19 May, 2023, 03.55 PM IST
Next Trump tariffs may soon hit Europe’s luxury exportersU.S. has identified possible targets -- with tariffs potentially as high as 100% -- on a list of goods with a total export value of $25 bil...
16 Sep, 2019, 07.03 PM IST
Jagatjit buys scotch brands of SinclairsGeorge Sinclair & Sons is part of a pedigree Scottish family, which controls small niche scotch whiskey brands like King Henry VIII, Clan S...
19 Nov, 2012, 12.10 PM IST