Under the new laws, brands under $20 a case will attract additional taxes of
150%; for cases between $20 and $40 an extra 100% will be levied and a 75% tax
has been placed on brands over $40 a case.
INDIA: Further Indian taxes boost black market warns industry
A three tier additional customs duty on imported liquor into India was imposed by the Central government in the last week. Multinationals have warned it is a serious setback to the aspirations of the international drinks companies as well as a boost to the illegal trade in alcohol in the country.