SWA CEO joins trade mission to India

Mark Kent, Chief Executive at the Scotch Whisky Association, said: 

"We’re delighted to join this visit following the efforts of the UK Government to secure the UK-India Free Trade Agreement, and look forward to its swift and smooth implementation. Delivering liberalised tariffs on all our exports to India will open up access to the world's largest whisky market in the years to come and give greater choice to Indian consumers.

“The deal is a good example of government working closely with industry to provide long-term strategic opportunities, as we similarly hope to work with government to help us weather the immediate strong headwinds facing the industry."

Notes to editors

See release from Scotland Office here: UK-India Trade Deal Delivers for Scotch Whisky Industry