Spirited demand

UB Group annual general meetings are always action-packed and also throw up interesting requests from shareholders. Although the Kingfisher calender of pin-ups is among the most-quoted demand, a shareholder on Tuesday said it was high time the shareholders were provided tasting sessions of United Spirits' various brands. "As we all know, alcoholic beverages can be had during happy or sad times," he quipped, a reference to UB Holdings' precarious financial situation.