India has a story to tell in single malts that is not borrowed from Scotland or Japan: Alcobrew’s Romesh PanditaIn a freewheeling chat, Romesh Pandita, Chairman and Managing Director, Alcobrew Distilleries India, highlights how Indian single malts are...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
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
India set to bargain hard in trade talks with US, UK this weekIndia faces critical trade negotiations with the US and UK this week. New Delhi seeks to protect its exporters from potential tariffs and s...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Authorities allege Pernod Richard withheld Scotch composition, age in effort to pay lower tariffs under $314 mln refund caseIndian tax authorities are in a legal fight with Pernod Ricard. Investigators claim the French company hid the true value of Scotch whisky ...
27 May, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Russia, Ukraine trade blame for continued fighting as US-brokered ceasefire nears its endA US-brokered ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine has expired. Both nations accuse each other of violations. American and European officia...
11 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
From 'pure milk' to Scotch: Bihar’s secret language of liquorBihar's decade-old alcohol ban has not stopped drinking. Instead, it has fueled a secret delivery system. Coded words like 'pure milk' and ...
30 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Liquor stocks have macro tailwinds, but will FTAs become a problem? 6 liquor stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%Supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict have a second-order impact on several industries. The liquor sector is no ex...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
India poised to lead global scotch sales, says Scotch Whisky AssociationIndia is poised to become the world's largest market for Scotch whisky. A new trade agreement between India and the UK is expected to lower...
04 Dec, 2025, 05.32 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 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
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
Asia is taking over the world’s whisky market despite hurdlesScotch whisky sales are booming in Asia, with the region surpassing the European Union as the largest buyer of the spirit. This growth come...
13 Sep, 2023, 04.28 PM IST
Plenty of room for domestic, British Scotch whiskies to prosper in India: Scotch Whisky AssociationThe strong demographic structure and economic growth prospects in India provide opportunities for both Indian and Scotch whiskies to thrive...
06 Sep, 2023, 10.00 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
Goldman Sachs upgrades United Spirits to 'buy'The foreign investment bank said United Spirits can stem the market share loss to Pernod in the core India made foreign liquor (IMFL) categ...
19 Mar, 2021, 12.55 PM IST
- Whisky cos play by new rules
Scotch Whisky Association’s (SWA) move to protect Scotch as a geographical product is beginning to impact major Indian spirits companies.
19 Jul, 2006, 01.36 AM IST
- Raise a toast to a true spirit!
The next time you get ready to say cheers, make sure your cup of joy is not diluted but pure.
10 Jul, 2006, 12.00 AM IST