British Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins his diplomatic mission to India, spotlighting the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and its potential to invigorate the Scotch whisky industry. The UK government anticipates the pact will enhance the Scottish economy by £190 million annually.

Starmer's entourage includes Scotch Whisky Association members, aiming to explore increased exports to India worth an estimated £1 billion per year. The Prime Minister's first state visit will involve discussions with Indian officials to bolster trade and diplomatic ties benefiting the entire UK. This initiative highlights a crucial moment for the whisky sector with impending tariff reductions.

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement promises liberalised tariffs to penetrate India, the wor

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