London [United Kingdom], October 8 (ANI): Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander , on Wednesday said that the UK - India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a landmark deal that will significantly benefit the Scotch whisky industry.

According to the UK government's official statement, the deal is expected to contribute £190 million to the Scottish economy annually.

Alexander emphasised the need to implement the deal and utilise it to benefit British and India n businesses, highlighting the potential for long-term transformation for the industry.

"The historic trade deal the UK government struck with India this year is great news for Scotland and especially our whisky industry; but having secured the deal, our challenge and responsibility now is to put this deal int

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