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.

— Filed Tue, 19 May, 2026, 23:48 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

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 years, boosting Scotch availability in India's liquor retail market.