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India competition commission fines UBL, Carlsberg for cartelisation of beer supply chain

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INDIA – The Competition Commission of India has imposed penalties totaling over Rs 873 crore (US$117.5m) on major brewing companies in the country for what it termed as cartelisation in the sale and supply of beer.  The list of companies that were found to be in contravention of the law include United Breweries Ltd, Carlsberg India, and SABMiller India Ltd, now renamed as Anheuser Busch InBev India Ltd (AB InBev).   All India Brewers’ Association (AIBA) was also found to be actively involved in facilitating such cartelisation.  Following the ruling, the CCI chose to give the three companies…

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United Breweries Q4 profits rise as Britannia’s quarterly fortunes plunge 7%

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INDIA –  United Breweries, one of the leading beer makers in India, has reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 97.53 crore (about US$13 million) in the fourth quarter ended March 31, riding on good volume growth in markets across the country. This is an over two-fold jump compared to the company’s net profit of Rs 41.82 crore (aboutUS$5.6 million) achieved during the same period last year, United Breweries Ltd (UBL) said in a regulatory filing. Consolidated total income from operations stood at Rs 3,629.75 crore (about US$487.2 million) as…

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India’s United Breweries appoints Anand Vijay Jha as Chief of Corporate Affairs

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INDIA – United Breweries, India’s largest producer of beer, has appointed former Walmart executive, Anand Vijay Jha as its senior vice president and Chief of Corporate Affairs. A statement from the company said that Jha will be responsible for heading public policy, government relations, corporate communications, philanthropy, CSR and UB’s ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives. Jha is joining United Breweries from Walmart India where she served as senior vice president and chief of corporate affairs. He has also previously served in government as a civil servant and has about…

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United Breweries forays into craft beer segment with Kingfisher Ultra Witbier

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INDIA – Bangalore-based United Breweries Limited has ventured into the alternate beer category with the launch of the Kingfisher Ultra Witbier – the first non-lager beer from the house of Kingfisher. Brewed with the authentic Belgian wheat beer recipe, the craft-styled beer comes as a rich blend of natural extracts of orange and coriander, spices sourced from Belgium and new world aromatic hops sourced from USA. Kingfisher Ultra Witbier is available in 3SKUs, a 330ml bottle,a 500ml can and a 650ml bottle at an ABV of lower than 5%. Commenting…

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Heineken buys 2.8% stake in United Breweries to grow Indian beer market

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INDIA – The Dutch brewing company, Heineken has acquired a 2.8% stake in India’s leading beer manufacturer, United Breweries, expanding its reach in the country’s beer market. Heineken has purchased 7,400,000 shares of United Breweries Holding (UBHL) from the ED (Directorate of Enforcement), the government agency. According to sources familiar with the matter and identified by ET Retail, the transaction is estimated at US$145.29 million (Rs 1,008 crore). The deal raises Heineken’s shareholding in United Breweries to about 46%, making it one of the leading players in the Indian beer…

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Heineken seeks legal opinion over rights to appoint the company’s chairman

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INDIA – World’s largest beer maker Heineken NV, the majority partner of United Breweries with Vijay Mallya, has sought legal opinion over its right to appoint a chairman at the Indian company, according to top officials close to the development. ETRetail reported that Heineken and some of its advisers believe that the shareholder agreement between Mallya and the beer giant has become null and void after India’s Enforcement Directorate attached his shares as part of its legal action against the liquor baron. The company is also believed to have begun…

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United Breweries launches Amstel to expand its super-premium beer range

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INDIA – The Indian beer maker, United Breweries Ltd (UBL) has launched the popular Dutch beer brand, Amstel in India to expand on its super-premium brands portfolio while increasing its market share in this segment. Amstel is a slow brewed and extra matured lager from UBL’s parent company Heineken NV, internationally appreciated for its quality and present in over 100 countries, according to UBL. The launch was reported to address the growing demand for a premium, strong quality beer in the Indian market. UBL will import the product to cater…

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