INTERNATIONAL SPIRITS AND WINES ASSOCIATION OF INDIA

The International Spirits & Wines Association of India (ISWAI) is a representative body of the national and international premium spirits & wine brands in India. Founded in 2004 and promoted by multinational alcoholic beverage companies, the association serves as an interface between the industry and stakeholders providing a collective viewpoint on all aspects of the alcoholic beverage business.

ISWAI members include global leaders in both the spirits and wine industries, like Bacardi, Brown-Forman, Campari Group, Diageo-United Spirits, John Distilleries, Moet Hennessy, Pernod Ricard, Suntory Global Spirits and William Grant & Sons. Together ISWAI members account for a substantial part of the revenue generated from spirits & wine beverages across the country.

WHAT WE DO

  • TRADE & TAX

    We engage with relevant stakeholders in shaping the regulatory framework and taxation policies across the Indian States, and work towards the creation of equitable, fair and non-discriminatory policies for market access, both tax and non-tax matters. Such engagements are based on representations and discussions, supported with data, logical reasoning and examples from both the domestic and international arena.

    Free Trade Agreement: Along with our partner associations, we engage with the relevant stakeholders involved in FTA negotiations, to create a logical framework for a temperate import tariff for import of AlcoBev Spirits and Wines into India, and a reasonable smoothening of Non-Tariff-Barriers, thereby facilitating ease of doing business.

  • INDUSTRY ISSUES

    On behalf of its members, ISWAI raises issues with all stakeholders to strengthen the industry framework so as to facilitate business to be carried out in a fair, ethical and transparent manner and create a win-win situation for all stakeholders, regulators, industry and trade.

  • ALCOHOL & HEALTH

    ISWAI believes that alcohol should be consumed in a responsible manner and in moderation. To this end, ISWAI works to enhance the general level of awareness concerning the responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages, thereby encouraging people to adopt a culture of ‘Drink Less and Drink Better’.

  • DRIVE INDUSTRY REPUTATION

    ISWAI strives to transform the Indian spirits and wines industry by upholding the highest level of transparent and ethical business practices, hence building industry credibility.

  • IMPROVE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

    ISWAI encourages meaningful dialogues with all stakeholders to facilitate ease of doing business and create a level playing field. We aim to serve as a platform to share & exchange knowledge on industry best practices and bring in the highest standard of quality, technical processes and ways of working.

  • GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE

    ISWAI members are committed to maintaining the highest standard of compliances and adherence to the laws of the land in all aspects of their operations.

NEWS & UPDATES

OUR MEMBERS

Global Leaders in the Spirits & Wine Industry