While India has opened its market to various consumer goods, including chocolates, biscuits, and cosmetics, it will gain greater access to export products, such as textiles, footwear, gems and jewellery, sports goods, and toys.
2 February 2026
China cuts tariffs on Scotch whisky
China has agreed to halve its import tariffs on Scotch whisky, offering export gains for UK distillers. At home, however, a new rise in excise duty has reignited industry anger over taxation and lost growth.
On May 6, 2025, the United Kingdom and India finalised a historic free trade agreement (FTA), marking the UK’s most significant trade deal since Brexit.
On the 29th of June, Vintage Acquisitions was thrilled to welcome our valued clients to the historic Annandale Distillery for an exclusive cask-filling day.
The recent Labour election win and what it might mean to our clients holding cask whisky portfolios from a taxation perspective.
Chivas Brothers, a leading Scotch whiskey manufacturer, reported a 27% increase in sales in the Indian market in FY23, driven by new Scotch audiences and the premiumization of the market. India emerged as one of the top growing markets for the company, with brands like Glenlivet experiencing strong growth.
Chivas Brothers, a leading Scotch whiskey manufacturer, reported a 27% increase in sales in the Indian market in FY23, driven by new Scotch audiences and the premiumization of the market. India emerged as one of the top growing markets for the company, with brands like Glenlivet experiencing strong growth.
Chivas Brothers, a leading Scotch whiskey manufacturer, reported a 27% increase in sales in the Indian market in FY23, driven by new Scotch audiences and the premiumization of the market. India emerged as one of the top growing markets for the company, with brands like Glenlivet experiencing strong growth.
Chivas Brothers, a leading Scotch whiskey manufacturer, reported a 27% increase in sales in the Indian market in FY23, driven by new Scotch audiences and the premiumization of the market. India emerged as one of the top growing markets for the company, with brands like Glenlivet experiencing strong growth.
Chivas Brothers, a leading Scotch whiskey manufacturer, reported a 27% increase in sales in the Indian market in FY23, driven by new Scotch audiences and the premiumization of the market. India emerged as one of the top growing markets for the company, with brands like Glenlivet experiencing strong growth.








