Disruption looms over India’s whisky industry
The country’s booze market has long been mired in a web of levies and complex regulation
The country’s booze market has long been mired in a web of levies and complex regulation

Concern over rural economies as distilleries left with a surplus that has forced some to pause or scale back production

Data suggests the trend is being driven by more moderate drinking habits rather than teetotalism

Cult Wines co-founder Tom Gearing says steps to stabilise the business are already bearing fruit

Market has been hit by Trump’s tariffs deterring US buyers

Profits at maker of Guinness and Johnnie Walker fall by almost 30 per cent amid downturn in alcohol sales

Confusion persists over which EU products will be exempt from 15% levy expected to enter into force on Friday