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India moves to resolve Scotch tariff dispute under UK trade pact — India eases Scotch dispute

India’s government has assured liquor companies it will honor the India-UK trade pact and address a dispute over lower tariffs on Scotch imports. The move eases concerns across the $65 billion spirits industry, including among Pernod and Diageo, after weeks of scrutiny over whether bulk Scotch shipments qualify for the agreed tariff cut.

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India clarified its stance on Scotch whisky tariffs under the UK trade pact, reducing uncertainty for global spirits companies including Pernod and Diageo.
The tariff dispute had unsettled India's $65 billion spirits sector, with questions about the actual application of trade pact concessions.
Any formal settlement of the Scotch tariff issue will be closely monitored by the liquor industry and businesses evaluating enforcement of India-UK trade provisions.

Industry impact for spirits makers

According to Reuters, the clarification helps calm uncertainty for global drinks groups operating in India, including Pernod and Diageo, as well as for the wider domestic market. The tariff issue has unsettled a sector valued at about $65 billion, raising questions over how the trade pact would apply in practice.

India’s commerce ministry did not immediately respond to queries. Any formal settlement of the dispute would be closely watched by the liquor industry and by businesses assessing how trade concessions under the India-UK pact are enforced.

Our earlier article on India’s widening September merchandise trade deficit explained that imports continued to outpace exports, pushing the gap to $30.21 billion, with higher energy costs a key driver. We also noted that India is pursuing export-market diversification and advancing multiple trade agreements, developments that shape how trade concessions are applied and enforced across sectors.

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