# Explainer: Why India’s probe into Scotch imports from Britain is rattling liquor majors

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- Reuters, 2026-11-02 09:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/why-is-indias-probe-scotch-imports-britain-rattling-liquor-majors-2026-11-02/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae85370401f6f00010d1326

> India’s investigation into bulk Scotch whisky imports has shaken a $65 billion market and brought attention to a landmark India-UK trade pact, hailed after New Delhi agreed to halve tariffs on the products.