Tariff cuts on US booze may barely dent India’s dominant spirits marketUS whiskey and wine imports are unlikely to significantly impact India's domestic alcohol market, even with potential duty concessions. Ind...
08 Feb, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Domestic spirits makers seek fair play in India-US trade dealIndian spirits makers want import duties to match new trade deals. They seek a fair market against foreign liquor. The industry faces disad...
07 Feb, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
High spirits, higher hopes: European wines and whiskies set to get cheaper in IndiaEuropean wines and whiskies are set to become more affordable for Indian consumers. An India-European Union free trade agreement will reduc...
28 Jan, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
European wines to get less expensive under India-EU FTAEuropean wines will soon be more affordable in India following a bilateral free trade agreement, with import duties slashed from 150% to 20...
27 Jan, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Sazerac betting big on growing Indian whiskey market; plans to launch premium productsGlobal spirits giant Sazerac considers India central to its long-term growth, eyeing the booming premium whiskey market. Introducing Americ...
02 Oct, 2025, 03.30 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
India-UK FTA: Scotch whisky, gin tariff cuts unlikely to impact retail pricesIndia and UK's free trade agreement will halve tariffs on UK-made whisky and gin. The tariff will eventually drop to 40% over ten years. In...
25 Jul, 2025, 12.57 AM IST
Alcohol makers seek phased import duty cuts, strong safeguards to prevent EU FTA misuseThe Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has urged the government to gradually reduce import duties on liquor produ...
26 May, 2025, 03.15 PM IST
India-UK FTA: JLR, Diageo among winners of model trade dealThe UK-India Free Trade Agreement will slash tariffs, benefiting UK automakers like Jaguar Land Rover and liquor companies like Diageo. Ind...
08 May, 2025, 05.57 PM IST
Your own Harley, finally? Rising hope of zero duty on big American beasts hogs limelight, hypes up Indian aficionadosIndia is considering extending duty-free import opportunities for specific US vehicles, including high-capacity motorcycles, contingent on ...
26 Apr, 2025, 12.55 PM IST
India, US likely to fast-track initial phase of trade pactIndian trade negotiators will visit Washington DC this week to explore an "early tranche" of a proposed bilateral trade deal with US, which...
20 Apr, 2025, 05.44 PM IST
India is going to drop tariffs: Trump hints at ‘Liberation Day’ trade victory a day before April 2 deadlineUS President Donald Trump said that he heard India is set to reduce tariffs significantly, aligning trade practices with US allies. India h...
01 Apr, 2025, 04.32 PM IST
India, US trade deal is key to Trump’s economic agenda as wellIndia and the US are in talks for a potential trade deal, aiming to boost exports and production. However, companies may still source goods...
07 Mar, 2025, 04.32 PM IST
Indian government seeks win-win trade deal with the USPrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump aim to finalise a bilateral trade agreement by 2025. The deal focuses on reducin...
15 Feb, 2025, 01.26 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
Alcohol companies for quid pro quo in EU, UK FTAsThe industry association has Radico Khaitan, Mohan Meakin and Amrut Distilleries, among others, as its members.
02 Aug, 2021, 02.03 PM IST
India to go slow on agricultural talks as US seeks tariff cutsBesides tariff reduction, US has also raised certain non-tariff issues, seeking market access for poultry and pork.
21 Feb, 2015, 04.44 AM IST