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Scotland Raises Concerns Over India’s Scotch Whisky Tariff Rules

By Uniquetimesorg October 31, 2026 0

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 Continue Reading

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United Spirits Profit Falls 2% Amid Weak Sales of Budget Brands

By Uniquetimesorg October 28, 2026 0

United Spirits, the Indian subsidiary of global beverage company Diageo, reported a 2% decline in second-quarter profit on October 28, 2026, as weaker sales of lower-priced alcoholic beverage brands and regulatory changes affected performance. The company posted a profit of ₹462 crore for the quarter ended September 30, compared with ₹472 crore in the same […]Continue Reading

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India’s Scotch Whisky Probe Threatens India-UK Trade Deal Benefits

By Uniquetimesorg October 24, 2026 0

India’s investigation into liquor giants Diageo and Pernod Ricard has sparked concerns that the benefits of the India-UK trade deal could be undermined. The International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI), representing the companies, has urged the Indian commerce minister to intervene, arguing that excluding bulk Scotch whisky imports from reduced tariffs Continue Reading

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Diageo Challenges India’s Rum Ban Over Due Process

By Uniquetimesorg August 11, 2026 0

Diageo has challenged India’s ban on its popular McDowell’s No. 1 Celebration Matured XXX Rum, arguing that the prohibition was imposed without following proper legal procedures. The action comes amid a major crackdown by India’s food safety regulator on alcohol brands over alleged mislabelling and the use of artificial flavours. Diageo’s India unit, United Spirits, […]Continue Reading

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India Flags Diageo Whisky Label Claim as Misleading

By Uniquetimesorg August 8, 2026 0

India’s food safety regulator has warned Diageo that the label on its Royal Challenge whisky misleadingly claims the product is “matured in American oak casks,” saying a major portion of the spirit is not matured in wooden casks. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued the confidential notice on July 20, adding […]Continue Reading

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Liquor Industry Flags Telangana Over ₹3,725 Crore Payment Dues

By Uniquetimesorg June 12, 2026 0

The Indian arms of global alcohol majors, including Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Heineken and Carlsberg, have raised concerns over unpaid dues amounting to nearly $400 million (₹3,725 crore) from the southern Indian state of Telangana. Industry associations representing around 80% of India’s liquor, beer and wine market accused the state of violating accounting norms by Continue Reading

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Pernod Ricard Battles Delhi Government Over Liquor Licence Ban

By Uniquetimesorg May 13, 2026 0

French liquor giant Pernod Ricard is locked in a legal battle with authorities in Delhi after repeated rejections of its liquor licence renewal. The company says the ongoing ban has severely damaged its business operations in the capital for nearly three years. Delhi previously accounted for around 5% of Pernod’s India sales, making it an […]Continue Reading