India has expressed confidence that the ongoing issue involving bulk shipments of Scotch whisky from the United Kingdom being held at Indian ports will be resolved very soon.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Friday that the government expects the matter to be settled within the next few days. His statement comes amid concerns over delays affecting shipments of the popular Scottish whisky entering the Indian market.

The development has attracted attention from the international trade and alcoholic beverages industries, as India remains an important market for UK whisky producers.

The exact reason behind the shipments being held at Indian ports, as well as the number of consignments affected, has not yet been publicly clarified.

The Indian government's assurance of a quick resolution is expected to bring relief to importers and businesses waiting for the clearance of their consignments.

The issue comes at a time when India and the UK are working to strengthen their trade relationship. Their trade agreement has also opened opportunities for British whisky exporters by reducing import duties on UK whisky products in India.

Under the agreement, tariffs on UK whisky imports are being reduced in phases, creating the potential for increased trade and improved market access.

While businesses await further clarification, India's latest statement signals that authorities are hopeful of resolving the port-related issue shortly.

The coming days will be important in determining when the affected Scotch whisky shipments can receive clearance and resume their journey into the Indian market.