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The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed on April 27, 2026, could become one of the biggest long-term export opportunities for New Zealand wineries. For years, India has been seen as a high-potential but difficult market. Consumer interest was growing, but extremely high import duties, regulatory complexity, and slow customs processes made it difficult for many wineries to enter profitably. That is now starting to change. Under the new agreement, India’s steep

Karnataka is set to introduce a major shift in how alcohol is taxed. Moving away from a price-based system, the state is transitioning to an Alcohol-in-Beverage (AIB) taxation model—where taxes are directly linked to the actual alcohol content in a drink. Karnataka’s New Alcohol Tax: First introduced in the 2024–25 budget, this reform is aimed at encouraging lower-strength beverages and creating a more balanced pricing structure across categories. The new system is expected t

Wine tasting is about more than simply sipping and scoring a wine. Your palate is your most important tool, and keeping it fresh throughout a tasting session is essential for accurately evaluating aromas, flavors, texture, acidity, tannins, and finish. Whether you are a casual enthusiast attending a tasting event or a professional judge evaluating dozens of wines, palate fatigue can quickly affect your perception. Here are practical ways to keep your palate clear during wine