80 Scotch containers stuck at ports as 150% duty row hits India-UK deal: Report

Indian customs authorities have detained over 80 containers of bulk Scotch imported by Pernod Ricard and Diageo amid a tariff dispute linked to the India-UK free trade deal, Reuters reported. Officials are seeking a 150% duty, arguing that the FTA's reduced 75% rate applies only to finished products. The government earlier assured companies that it would resolve the dispute soon.