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French liquor giant asks India to cut taxes on imported spirits

A glass of whiskey in the Warehghem distillery in Lannion, western France. France currently has 33 fully operational whiskey distilleries, according to the Federation of French whiskey. AFP - FRED TANNEAU

France’s Pernod Richard has urged India to reduce taxes on foreign liquor, saying the levy is keeping brands beyond the reach of consumers. The appeal came after several states offered rebates to rake in revenue from spirits.

Pernod also hoped talks between Britain and India could lead to a free trade pact that would lower Delhi’s whiskey tax.

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