London, Oct. 8 -- Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander, on Wednesday said that the UK-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is a landmark deal that will significantly benefit the Scotch whisky industry.

According to the UK government's official statement, the deal is expected to contribute £190 million to the Scottish economy annually.

Alexander emphasised the need to implement the deal and utilise it to benefit British and Indian businesses, highlighting the potential for long-term transformation for the industry.

"The historic trade deal the UK government struck with India this year is great news for Scotland and especially our whisky industry; but having secured the deal, our challenge and responsibility now is to put ...