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
Alcobev margins to drop 150–200 bps as glass bottle shortage drives up costs: CrisilIndia's alcoholic beverage industry is grappling with profit pressures this financial year. The skyrocketing costs of glass bottles, attrib...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Diet coke runs dry in Indian cities as Iran war triggers aluminium can shortageDiet Coke is disappearing from shelves across major Indian cities. A global shortage of aluminium beverage cans, exacerbated by the Iran wa...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
War-led cost surge, price curbs push beer industry into 'major trouble': United Breweries CEO & MDThe Indian beer industry is in significant trouble. Rising costs from the war, supply chain issues, and government pricing controls are imp...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.11 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
Govt asks auto industry to optimise production as Iran war hurts energy suppliesIndia's government is urging car and parts makers to speed up production plans. This move aims to save fuel due to worries about oil and ga...
26 Mar, 2026, 07.20 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
Beer industry seeks import relaxation due to can shortageIndia's beer industry is facing a significant shortage of aluminium cans, with an annual deficit of 12-13 crore units. This scarcity, exace...
12 Oct, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
Delhi beer crisis: Why Bhutanese and Nepalese beers are flooding the national capitalDelhi is currently experiencing a beer shortage. Popular beer brands are scarce in retail stores, bars, and restaurants. Beers from Bhutan ...
12 May, 2025, 02.34 PM IST
Beer brands missing from Delhi bars, restaurants. Here's whyDelhi faces a beer shortage, impacting sales at various venues. Sudhakar Banerjee notes the absence of popular beer brands at a niche resta...
02 Jul, 2024, 04.35 PM IST
Karnataka orders beer makers to halt third shift of operationsThe decision could lead to a significant disruption in brewing products in India's second largest beer consuming state. However, the notice...
08 Dec, 2023, 07.12 PM IST
Spirits down at Delhi restaurants and barsThe beer shortage comes at a time when demand is expected to exceed well over pre-pandemic numbers, with a massive surge in dining-out, hot...
08 Apr, 2023, 05.59 PM IST
Supply chain crisis: Shoppers are facing shortages of beer to popcorn this summerWhen manufacturers can’t make enough glass bottles and aluminum cans, it trickles down to people’s ability to buy things like soda and beer.
20 Jun, 2022, 09.10 AM IST
Beer consumption falls by half in West Bengal as duty rises 40%West Bengal, one of the top beer-consuming states in the country, raised the duty to 45.5% from 30% in January.
13 Dec, 2018, 11.50 PM IST
- Australian drought pushes up price of beer
A cold glass of beer is about to become more expensive in much of Australia, after prolonged drought wiped out much of the winter barley cr...
14 Oct, 2007, 06.00 AM IST
- Raja Mukerji to head InBev’s JV in India
Ravi Jaipuria’s RJ Corp and beer giant InBev combine has roped in Raja Mukerji to spearhead its joint venture operations in India.
23 Aug, 2007, 01.31 AM IST
- Anheuser-Busch uncorks Budweiser
Anheuser-Busch (A-B), the world’s largest brewer, has quietly begun rolling out its flagship beer Budweiser in India.
13 Jun, 2007, 02.55 AM IST