United Breweries to shut Ludhiana brewery by JuneUnited Breweries has decided to close its Ludhiana brewery in Punjab, effective June 30, 2026, after entering into a long-term capacity lea...
18 May, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
India meets FY26 with cheers & beers: High-end spirits popular; ale beats rainy daysIndia's liquor sales saw a rebound in the year ended March, with spirits volume growing 4% and beer volumes also rising 4%. This recovery w...
12 May, 2026, 05.00 AM IST
No happy hour yet: Alcohol makers flag cost shock, seek state price hikeAlcoholic beverage makers are urging state governments for price increases. Rising costs for cans and bottles are impacting production. Sup...
07 May, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
‘We are not going to do charity’: Kingfisher beer maker United Breweries plans to exit unprofitable states amid cost surge, pricing curbsUnited Breweries, a major player in India's beer market, is preparing to withdraw from unprofitable regions due to soaring input costs and ...
06 May, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Beer makers say costs are bubbling over as glass supply tightens the pourAs the beer industry experiences a surge in demand, producers are encountering significant challenges, primarily due to rising production c...
06 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
India flips AB InBev from witness to target in antitrust probe, triggering court fightIndia's antitrust agency has shifted Anheuser-Busch InBev from a cooperating witness to a party under investigation in a cartel probe. The ...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
European alcoholic drinks companies seek India tariff relief as shortages of cans, bottles loomIndian liquor firms are grappling with rising costs for glass bottles and cans. Supply chain disruptions, linked to the Iran war, are causi...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Brewers in India warn of shortages as Iran war hits glass bottle, can makersGlobal brewers in India face potential price hikes and supply disruptions due to a gas shortage impacting glass bottle production. Shipping...
24 Mar, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
UBL, AB-InBev, Carlsberg jointly form Brewers' Association of IndiaThe Brewers' Association of India (BAI) was officially launched by the country's leading beer manufacturers, United Breweries (UBL), AB-InB...
29 May, 2024, 08.32 PM IST
Top beer companies launch a new brewers association in India, backed by World Brewing AllianceBrewers Association of India (BAI) is being established in partnership with the World Brewing Alliance (WBA), the global industry body cons...
29 May, 2024, 02.29 PM IST
UB shares tank 3% as company slapped with hefty fine over beer cartelisationShares of United Breweries were last down Rs 50 or 3.11% on NSE to trade at Rs 1,555.85 as of 11:42 hours (IST).
27 Sep, 2021, 11.48 AM IST
30% spike in liquor sales; industry feels strain on pipeline, asks permission for more shiftsSpirits manufacturers, however, termed long queues outside liquor stores, as people in different parts of India braved the blazing sun, rai...
05 May, 2020, 09.45 PM IST
Covid-19 Impact: Brewers call for online sale of beer“Beer industry alone contributes over Rs 50,000 crore per year as revenue to the state exchequer which can be well-invested in healthcare n...
10 Apr, 2020, 09.52 PM IST
93% of alcohol consumed in India is hard liquor, beer and wine far behindThe consumption of beer stood at only 7 per cent leaving wine consumption with a statistically negligible figure of 0.1 per cent.
09 Feb, 2016, 12.25 PM IST
Brewers' body wants beer to be sold like FMCG productsAIBA, an industry breweries body, is also demanding a separate classification of beer from hard-drinks or spirits citing lesser alcohol con...
19 May, 2015, 01.41 AM IST
Beer lobby wants governments to rationalize tax structure on par with global normsIt also sought the government’s support to encourage modern retail trade in urban areas to sell the more socially acceptable beverage.
05 Mar, 2015, 12.08 AM IST
Beer industry seeks tax rationalisation based on alcohol contentFaced with flat growth, All India Brewers Association said rationalisation in taxes was necessary from a public safety point of view also.
19 Oct, 2014, 12.20 PM IST