‘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
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
United Breweries Q2 sales dip 3% as heavy monsoon hits key marketsUnited Breweries reported a 3% year-on-year decline in Q2 sales volume and value, hit by an “unusual monsoon” that flooded three breweries ...
30 Oct, 2025, 08.16 PM IST
Excise duty biggest challenge for beer industry: Kingfisher maker's CEOUnited Breweries faces challenges due to rising excise duties, particularly in Karnataka and Telangana, impacting beer prices. Despite this...
09 May, 2025, 02.37 AM IST
United Breweries plans significant capex increase to boost production capacityUnited Breweries Ltd plans increased capital expenditure to expand production capacity and cooler availability, aiming for 50% cooler penet...
08 May, 2025, 08.07 PM IST
Why beer in Goa costs you Rs 100 but Rs 305 in Karnataka, Rs 229 in Telangana?Alcohol prices in India vary significantly across states due to differing excise duties and taxes, with Goa having the lowest levies. This ...
05 May, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
Beer brews a strong growth storyIndia's beer market experienced a significant surge in demand, growing by 10% in 2024-25, outpacing the previous year and contrasting with ...
25 Apr, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
Beer to pinch pockets in Telangana as it gets costlier after 15% price hikeThe Telangana government has approved a 15% hike in beer prices, following a request from the Brewers Association of India due to significa...
11 Feb, 2025, 06.35 PM IST
Beer prices in Telangana based on FY19 cost; Rs 3,900 crore dues remain unpaid to alcoBev sector: BAIUnited Breweries and the Brewers Association of India (BAI) have raised concerns over the commercial viability of beer prices set by the Te...
09 Jan, 2025, 07.57 PM IST
Heineken-controlled United Breweries halts beer supply in TelanganaUnited Breweries has suspended beer supply to a state-run corporation in Telangana, halting sales of brands like Heineken and Kingfisher. T...
08 Jan, 2025, 04.09 PM IST
Costly ale? Tipplers in India may have to grin and beer itAlcohol prices in India are controlled by individual states. While some states such as Telangana and Haryana have increased prices, others ...
26 Apr, 2022, 09.07 PM IST
India is a difficult market to be in at this moment of time, says Carlsberg Global CEOThe world's third biggest brewer said its Indian business declined 75% in the quarter ended June after beer manufacturing, distribution and...
13 Aug, 2020, 08.52 PM IST
Gau rakshaks find unlikely allies in beer companiesTop breweries like AB InBev, UB and craft beer makers supplying spent grain as cattle feed for nominal fee.
23 Mar, 2019, 01.05 PM IST
Goa Kings Beer owner plans to Raise 200 crThe company has also planned its initial public offering (IPO) by the end of 2019 or early 2020 to fund its ambitious expansion plan, Manoj...
05 Jul, 2018, 06.59 AM IST
Hope reach 50 per cent market share during festive season: Shekhar Ramamurthy, United Breweries"We think the balance of the year from October to March should grow at least 5% to 6% as the industry and we will definitely do better than...
03 Nov, 2015, 11.47 AM IST
Viiking Ventures to invest Rs 100 crore for expansion and marketingDiversified firm Viiking Ventures plans to invest Rs 100 crore in expansion of its premium beer brand 'Goa Beer' in domestic as well as int...
04 Oct, 2015, 12.45 PM IST
- Indian liquor market sobers up in FY12
High prices took the froth out of the Indian spirits industry last fiscal. The beer mkt inched up just 3-4% in the year ended March.
13 Apr, 2012, 12.49 PM IST