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
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
India-UK FTA: International premium spirits to be more accessible but benefits may be limited, say expertsThe India-UK free trade agreement is set to reduce duties on imported spirits, potentially making premium international options more access...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.08 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
No duty cuts by India on UK wines under FTA; limited concession on British beerIndia's free trade agreement with the UK offers limited import duty benefits on beer and excludes wine, alongside dairy, apples, and other ...
11 May, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
UK-India trade pact to be signed after three months, India official saysIndia and the United Kingdom are poised to sign a bilateral trade deal within three months, with implementation expected to take over a yea...
08 May, 2025, 10.24 PM IST
How will India-UK FTA affect Indian alcobev stocks?Under the new FTA, India has agreed to cut import duties on Scotch, whisky and gin from 150% to 75% with immediate effect, with a further r...
08 May, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
Indian Spirits cos stirred up to fight a premium battle as British scotch whiskies expected to flood India at reduced pricesA new India-UK FTA deal is set to halve import tariffs on whisky and gin, potentially flooding the Indian market with cheaper premium scotc...
07 May, 2025, 12.38 PM IST
Britain and Australia announce free trade dealBritain and Australia announced a free trade deal which London said would eliminate tariffs on all British goods and boost jobs and busines...
15 Jun, 2021, 02.13 PM IST
Scotch whisky group threat legal action against Indian blendsThe majority of it is mixed with other whiskies and is sold by supermarkets at extremely low price points, described simply as 'Blended Whi...
12 May, 2014, 04.56 PM IST
Scotch, European wines to get cheaper after FTAPrices of Scotch whisky and exotic European wines may almost halve in the country after India and EU sign a bilateral free-trade deal curre...
16 Jul, 2012, 01.13 AM IST
- Imported wine, Scotch, cars set to cost less
The govt appears set to slash import duty on wines and spirits imported from Europe to under 50% from 150% at present.
23 Dec, 2011, 06.24 AM IST
- Imported liquor to cost more in Maharashtra
A recent government notification has made high end imported spirits costlier in Maharashtra, reversing an earlier move that had made the sa...
06 Sep, 2008, 12.55 AM IST
- Diageo, Pernod cut Scotch prices 30%
Global drinks giants Diageo and Groupe Pernod Ricard have dropped prices of their front-line Scotch whiskies by 10-30% ahead of the festiva...
02 Nov, 2007, 01.51 AM IST
- Diageo, Pernod cut Scotch prices 30%
Global drinks giants Diageo and Groupe Pernod Ricard have dropped prices of their front-line Scotch whiskies by 10-30% ahead of the festiva...
01 Nov, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
- UB group sets up £1.6-m scotch unit in Scotland
The Vijay Mallya-led UB group, India’s no-1 spirit and beer company, has set up a £1.6m worth facility in Scotland for making bulk scotch w...
15 Jul, 2006, 12.29 AM IST
- Customs duty on liquor not to be cut
Rejecting the domestic industry's demand for imposition of higher Customs duties on imported liquor, the government has indicated that spur...
17 Apr, 2002, 02.43 AM IST