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Delhi Alcohol Cheaper: Premium Scotch Prices May Drop 10-15%, Government Prepares.
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News18•04-10-2026, 10:33
Delhi Alcohol Cheaper: Premium Scotch Prices May Drop 10-15%, Government Prepares.
- •Premium scotch whiskey prices in Delhi could fall by 10 to 15 percent.
- •The Delhi Excise Department is reviewing the impact of reduced customs duty under the India-UK trade agreement.
- •Changes in prices for some brands may be seen after October 10.
- •Customs duty on eligible British whiskey and gin has been reduced from 150% to 75% under the India-UK trade agreement.
- •Rules related to the product's country of origin will also apply for tax exemption under CETA.
Key Questions Answered
The Delhi Excise Department is reviewing the impact of reduced customs duties under the India-UK trade agreement, which lowered import taxes on British whiskey and gin from 150 percent to 75 percent.
No, relief may not apply to all brands because country of origin rules under CETA apply, and the impact differs depending on whether the liquor is imported as a finished product or manufactured in India.
Yes, a proposal to increase excise duty is also under consideration by the Delhi government, which could exert upward pressure on prices and partially negate the benefits of lower customs duties.
