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Delhi Excise Reviews India-UK CETA for Possible Scotch Price Cut
✍️ NDTV
🗓 04 Oct 2026, 05:54 AM
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Delhi's excise department is studying the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement to assess whether lower customs duties can be passed on to consumers, potentially making premium Scotch whisky 10-15% cheaper in the capital.
Delhi's excise department said it is examining the provisions of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
Officials are focusing on how any reduction in customs duty on imported premium Scotch whisky could be reflected in retail prices in the capital.
According to preliminary assessments, if the duty is lowered, consumers in Delhi might see premium Scotch whisky prices drop by around 10-15%.
The review aims to understand the economic impact of the trade agreement and balance state excise revenue with consumer interests.
Officials are focusing on how any reduction in customs duty on imported premium Scotch whisky could be reflected in retail prices in the capital.
According to preliminary assessments, if the duty is lowered, consumers in Delhi might see premium Scotch whisky prices drop by around 10-15%.
The review aims to understand the economic impact of the trade agreement and balance state excise revenue with consumer interests.