India, April 29 -- Duty concessions on Indian liquor under the free trade agreement with New Zealand will boost exports of single malt whisky and enhance price competitiveness for other items in the island nation, industry body CIABC said on Tuesday.

The Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) also said that given the current low export base, the agreement is likely to support market entry and brand building, particularly in segments such as whisky, rum and premium Indian spirits.

"The FTA is expected to provide duty-free access for Indian alcoholic beverage exports into New Zealand, improving price competitiveness for Indian products in that market," the body's Director General Anant S Iyer said. India's exports of...