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India may rethink Scotch whisky tariff cuts if UK does not ease steel import curbsIn a strategic move, India may reconsider its tariff reductions on British products, especially Scotch whisky, pending the UK's solutions t...
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26 Jul, 2025, 05.30 AM 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: Duty concession on Scotch to boost premium drive of Indian distillersIndian whisky distillers anticipate improved margins and faster growth due to duty concessions on Scotch imports under the India-UK FTA. Th...
18 May, 2025, 03.28 PM IST
Import duty cuts on wine in FTAs may hurt local makers: CIABCCIABC warns that lowering import duties on wine in future trade deals could negatively impact Indian manufacturers. Concessional tariffs on...
16 May, 2025, 02.18 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
India-UK FTA: Wins, exclusions & road aheadThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement aims to strengthen economic ties, benefiting Indian exports like textiles and UK exports like Scotch whis...
10 May, 2025, 12.01 AM IST
No minimum import duty condition on British alcohol under India-UK FTA: OfficialIndia and the UK have finalized a trade agreement. It excludes minimum import prices on British liquor. Import duties on Scotch whisky will...
08 May, 2025, 10.18 PM IST
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India-UK FTA: Duty concessions on Scotch whisky not to significantly affect Indian marketIndia's Scotch whisky import duties are set to decrease gradually over ten years under the India-UK FTA. A government official stated that ...
07 May, 2025, 11.09 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
Duty rebate on Scotch Whisky, EVs likely to be taken up with UK in JanIndia and the UK are set to discuss duty concessions on Scotch whisky and electric vehicles, as well as the mobility of skilled workers. In...
30 Dec, 2023, 12.47 AM IST
India-UK FTA: Scotch whiskey, EV, services issues may figure in 14th round of talks in JanThe upcoming round of FTA talks between India and the UK in January will address important issues such as duty concessions on scotch whisky...
29 Dec, 2023, 07.03 PM IST
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02 Apr, 2023, 11.39 PM IST
Industry flags rise in whisky imports in Apr-Nov amid FTA talks with UKIndia's alcohol industry has flagged a 40% increase in whisky imports in the first eight months of this financial year against the full fis...
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- 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