Govt moves to resolve Scotch tariff dispute under UK trade pact, sources sayIndia has assured industry executives that it will honor the trade pact with Britain regarding Scotch whisky tariffs. Ongoing investigation...
02 Nov, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Why is India's probe of Scotch imports from Britain rattling liquor majors?India's investigation into bulk Scotch whisky imports has triggered the first major trade dispute under the India-UK free trade agreement. ...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
Govt to meet liquor firms as domestic giants join foreign peers in Scotch disputeIndia's government is holding talks with liquor companies regarding tariff reductions on bulk Scotch imports. Major firms, including Diageo...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
United Spirits' mass-market liquor sales slump as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, premiumisation takes centre stageUnited Spirits is facing subdued demand in its mass-market liquor portfolio as inflation squeezes lower-income consumers, while regulatory ...
31 Oct, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
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
United Spirits’ popular segment sales fall 22.7% as state policies squeeze marginsUnited Spirits reported a 22.7% decline in its popular liquor segment sales during Q2 FY2027. The decline was attributed to increased taxes...
28 Oct, 2026, 11.06 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
'Whisky shortage, cheaper imports to weigh on Amrut's sales through 2030'Amrut Distilleries is facing an inventory shortage as whisky demand continues to exceed production capabilities. The company's managing dir...
14 Oct, 2026, 12.52 AM 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
Eye on India cocktail, Suntory eyes 10-15% stake in Allied Blenders & DistillersSuntory Holdings, the renowned Japanese beverage company, is in discussions regarding a potential minority investment in Allied Blenders an...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Diageo India revamps McDowell's No.1 with premium identityDiageo India is set to transform its iconic whisky brand, McDowell's No 1, by introducing a new formula that incorporates select imported S...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.49 PM 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
- Diageo's scotch pricing fails to cheer local cos
India’s negotiations with EU on lowering tariff barriers for providing better market access to imported spirits is set to flare up with glo...
22 Sep, 2006, 01.54 AM IST