India Holds Pernod and Diageo Scotch Shipments

Indian customs has detained dozens of bulk Scotch containers imported by Pernod Ricard and Diageo. Investigators are pressing for a 150 percent tariff despite a recent trade pact promising lower rates.

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India customs authorities are holding dozens of containers of bulk Scotch imported by Pernod Ricard SA and Diageo PLC as investigators push for a 150% tariff. The move challenges trade assurances given under a bilateral pact with the United Kingdom.