B9 board, investors set out to find buyers for founder Ankur Jain's stakeBira 91 is currently exploring options for selling founder Ankur Jain's stake, with its board and investors actively pursuing potential buy...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.07 AM IST
From craft beer darling to founder's exit: Bira 91's journey ahead of a revival bidBira 91 founder Ankur Jain has exited the company after a settlement. This agreement allows for the company's recapitalization and operatio...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Bira 91 beer founder Ankur Jain quits board, gives up control in settlementBira 91 founder Ankur Jain has stepped down from the company's board. He is giving up all executive powers and ownership to settle disputes...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Japan’s Kirin in talks to pull out of Bira 91 maker B9 Beverages amid brewing financial strainJapan's Kirin Holdings is seeking to exit its investment in Bira 91. The company holds a significant stake in the Indian craft beer maker. ...
19 Nov, 2025, 05.31 PM IST
Investors take control of Bira 91's Beer Cafe amid cash crunchIn a decisive move, Kirin Holdings, the principal stakeholder of Bira 91, along with its financial partner Anicut Capital, have taken charg...
29 Oct, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
Japanese Co Kirin to invest $25m more in B9 beveragesThe transaction, made through purchase of fresh shares, will boost Kirin's holding in B9 Beverages beyond the current nearly 20%, the execu...
19 Feb, 2024, 04.32 PM IST
Bira91 parent plans a Rs 400-crore fund shot for expansion plansThe fresh fundraise comes at a time when the Indian beer market is forecast to almost double to $10 billion in a decade. This is expected t...
05 Dec, 2023, 09.45 PM IST
Bira 91 says Mysuru brewery becomes India’s first net zero breweryBira 91, a craft beer brand backed by Sequoia Capital India, has become India’s first net-zero brewery. The Mysuru brewery is leading to si...
21 Apr, 2023, 10.10 AM IST
Bira 91 raises $70 million in Kirin-led funding roundBira did not say what its valuation or Kirin's stake would be after the funding round, but said it would use the funds to build new breweri...
22 Nov, 2022, 05.37 PM IST
Japan's Kirin raises stake in Bira 91 to about 20% for ₹570 croreThe fundraise comes at a time when beer consumption is seeing strong recovery after two years of pandemic-induced stress that led to closur...
22 Nov, 2022, 04.50 AM IST
Japan's Kirin in talks to triple investment in Indian craft beer maker Bira, say sourcesKirin, which first invested $30 million in Bira for an under 10% stake last year, is set to pump in the additional funds at an equity valua...
20 Sep, 2022, 03.32 PM IST
Japanese researchers develop smart chopsticks to enhance taste & reduce sodium intakeExcess sodium intake is related to an increased incidence of high blood pressure, strokes and other ailments.
19 Apr, 2022, 05.28 PM IST
Bira 91 raises $30 million from Japan's Kirin HoldingsThe $30 million funding will give Japan's Kirin Holdings less than 10% stake in Bira 91 and an estimated $300 million valuation to the Indi...
05 Jan, 2021, 06.20 AM IST
Japan's Kirin to invest USD 30 million in maker of Indian craft beer BiraThe Japanese brewer will acquire a stake of under 10% in B9, the maker of India's popular craft beer Bira, a Kirin spokesman and Bira CEO A...
04 Jan, 2021, 11.05 AM IST
Australia shares fall on likely friction with China over dairy firm buyoutDiplomatic ties between China and Australia have soured after Canberra called earlier this year for an independent inquiry into the origins...
20 Aug, 2020, 02.20 PM IST
Craft brewer Bira talking to foreign beer makers about possible stake sale: CEO"We've been looking for a combination: (an) international beer company as a strategic investor and a separate financial partner," CEO Ankur...
11 Aug, 2020, 10.34 PM IST
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