Tariff cuts under the India-UK deal bring minor relief as state taxes still dominate imported Scotch prices across India.

• Import duty cut to 75% may reduce final whisky prices by under 10%, say industry insiders.
• State levies, fees, and margins form 80–90% of final prices, limiting the trade deal's impact.
• Indian single malts gain popularity among young drinkers, challenging global brands in a complex market.