Scotch Whisky Industry Set to Flourish as UK PM Starmer Makes Official India Visit to Implement Landmark Trade Deal

Oct 08, 2025 12:36 pm CST

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's two-day visit to India focuses on implementing the recently signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement, with the Scotch whisky industry positioned as a major beneficiary. The trade deal is expected to boost whisky exports to India by £1 billion annually, create over 1,000 UK jobs, and contribute £190 million yearly to the Scottish economy once the CETA agreement is fully ratified by British Parliament in 2025.