Monday 23rd January 2012
'Free trade agreement' prospect for whisky in India
BBC News
The Scotch whisky industry is in for a pleasant surprise on exports to India, according to the country's chief trade negotiator.
Dr Rahul Khullar, also the commerce secretary in the New Delhi government, told BBC Scotland there was a "very strong" prospect of a free trade agreement this year.
However, it may take six to eight months to sign off.
Dr Khullar also expects India to embark on a new round of economic reforms.
These would come 20 years after the last round reduced heavy regulation and began the process of putting it onto its current fast growth path.