# A European industry lobby group has urged India to exempt a 10% import duty on glass bottles and aluminum cans.

*business · news · 2026-04-09 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- European alcohol giants have requested India to waive a 10% import duty on packaging.
- The request is driven by fears of glass bottle and aluminum can shortages due to the Iran conflict.
- Local Indian packaging manufacturers are operating below capacity, worsening supply constraints.
- Sourcing packaging from alternative countries could increase industry costs by up to 30%.

**Companies:** Anheuser-Busch InBev, Pernod Ricard, Heineken, Carlsberg
**Countries:** India, Iran

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