Under the new FTA, India has agreed to cut import duties on Scotch, whisky and gin from 150% to 75% with immediate effect, with a further reduction to 40% over the next 10 years. This means that imported spirits, especially premium Scotch, will become much cheaper for Indian consumers.
LIC ups stake in SBI to 9.49% via QIP route, buys over 6.1 crore shares
LIC increased its stake in SBI from 9.21% to 9.49% through participation in SBI’s record Rs 25,000 crore QIP. The offering saw overwhelming interest, receiving