{
  "id": 15616865,
  "title": "India probes Pernod Ricard, Diageo over Scotch whisky imports under UK trade pact",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/india-probes-pernod-ricard-diageo-over-scotch-whisky-imports-under-uk",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-19T14:49:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/india-probes-pernod-ricard-diageo-over-scotch-whisky-imports-under-uk-trade-pact/articleshow/135050775.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Indian tax authorities are examining whether Pernod Ricard and Diageo wrongly classified bulk Scotch whisky imports for lower tariffs. The investigation follows reduced import duties under the recent India-UK trade pact that came into effect on July 15. Tax inspectors visited Pernod Ricard’s headquarters and searched Diageo’s offices regarding these classifications. Both companies claim they are…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}