Diageo news
Diageo appears in 4 stories we have published between September 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Business and AI coverage. It is most often reported alongside Pernod Ricard, Allied Blenders & Distillers Ltd and Amrut.
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India confirms lower duties on bulk Scotch imports under UK FTA
The Indian government has assured liquor manufacturers that bulk Scotch whisky imports will continue to qualify for reduced import duties under the India-UK free trade agreement. The clarification resolves a dispute over customs classification and supports margin growth for domestic players like United Spirits and Allied Blenders.
3 November 2026
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India confirms lower duties on bulk Scotch imports under UK FTA
India assures liquor manufacturers it will honor UK FTA commitments on bulk Scotch whisky imports, resolving classification disputes and supporting margin…
Indian tax authorities probe Pernod Ricard and Diageo over Scotch import classifications
Indian tax authorities are investigating Pernod Ricard and Diageo for allegedly misclassifying bulk Scotch imports to exploit reduced duties under the India-UK…
Scotch whisky prices in India drop 10-15% after UK trade deal
Scotch whisky prices in India have dropped by 10-15% following the India-UK trade agreement, reducing import duties and reshaping competition in the premium alcohol market.
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