Scotch Prices Row: India-UK Trade Deal Faces Big Test as Govt Calls Liquor Giants for Talks

India to meet liquor firms as domestic giants join foreign peers in Scotch dispute

The ‌International Spirits & Wines Association of India ‌warns ⁠New Delhi that the move to exclude bulk Scotch imports could undermine ⁠the pact

Scotch prices row: India-UK trade deal faces big test as govt calls liquor giants for talks

NEW DELHI: The commerce ministry is set to meet representatives of domestic and international liquor companies on Monday as a dispute over import duties

The Investigation That Has Put The Liquor Industry On Edge, Why India's Scotch Whisky Import Probe Is Rattling Global Liquor Majors And Indian Manufacturers

An investigation by Indian customs authorities into bulk Scotch whisky imports has brought some of the world’s largest liquor companies into a dispute over import duties, product classification and the benefits promised under the India-UK free trade agreement. Companies including Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Radico Khaitan and Allied Blenders and Distillers have found themselves caught up …

India to meet spirits producers over Scotch whisky tariff dispute

India’s government is set to meet spirits producers amid growing concerns that bulk Scotch whisky imports are being denied tariff reductions under the UK-India trade agreement. Diageo, Pernod Ricard and domestic distillers have raised concerns that the higher duty could disadvantage Indian-made whiskies against imported premium brands. The Indian government in New Delhi is to […]

Scotland Raises Concerns Over India's Scotch Whisky Tariff Rules

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney raised concerns over India’s treatment of bulk Scotch whisky imports during his visit to the country from October 20 to 27. The Scottish government confirmed that discussions with Indian ministers included the implementation of the UK-India free trade agreement, particularly the tariff rules affecting bulk Scotch whisky exports. Under the […]