Johnnie Walker launches first India-inspired Blue Label festive blend in its 200-year historyThe Johnnie Walker Blue Label Festive Blend, crafted by the brand's Master Blender Dr Emma Walker, draws on the country's rich culinary her...
03 Nov, 2026, 09.45 PM IST
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
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
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
IMFL segment: Premium products share expected to hit 35-36 pc in 3-4 years, says industryThe India-UK Free Trade Agreement, which became effective from July this year, is supporting premiumisation in the domestic spirits market ...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.43 PM 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
Trump announces end to 10% tariff on Irish whiskey; says 'everybody's been bugging me'US President Donald Trump announced plans to remove the 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, responding to calls from Irish Prime Minister Micheal ...
14 Sep, 2026, 06.37 AM 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
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
India topples France to become UK’s largest Scotch whisky marketThe data revealed that India imported 219 million bottles of Scotch compared to France's 205 million last year, growing more than 200% in t...
12 Feb, 2023, 06.38 PM IST
Only brews from Scotland to be called Scotch: Delhi HCThese companies were allegedly selling three local products — Royal Arms, Blue Patrol and Malbros — without sourcing them from the Scotch W...
21 Mar, 2016, 03.01 AM IST
UK hails Scotch whisky 'breakthrough' in IndiaBritain's SWA has toasted a recent court ruling in India against the use of the terms 'Scotch' and 'Scotland' by three Indian liquor firms.
10 Mar, 2016, 08.51 PM IST
- Scotch Whisky defies downturn, exports touch a high in '09
Global exports of Scotch Whisky reached the record level of 3.13 billion pounds in 2009, despite the economic downturn in some major market...
15 Apr, 2010, 03.58 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