Scotch Whisky body presses for swift India FTA rollout as 150% tariff set to halve
The Scotch Whisky Association is urging quick implementation of the India-UK CETA, which would immediately cut import duties from 150% to 75% and to 40% over a decade. The deal could unlock significant shelf expansion across India's liquor retail channel, with the UK industry citing 2.2 billion pounds in trade and 6,900 jobs at stake.
What happened
UK's Scotch Whisky Association urges swift implementation of India-UK CETA, which will halve import tariffs from 150% to 75% immediately and to 40% over 10
Key facts
- 150%
- 75%
- 40%
- 10 years
- 2.2 billion pounds
- 6,900 jobs
Why this matters
Scout Indian distribution partners, bottling JVs, and regional brand acquisitions ahead of CETA implementation to lock in channel access before competitors crowd in.