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United Breweries Q1 results: Profit rises 5.9% to ₹184 cr on lower expenses

United Breweries Ltd reported a 5.9% rise in Q1FY26 profit to ₹184 crore, despite a 7.4% drop in revenue. Premium beer segment grew 46%, led by Kingfisher Ultra and Heineken Silver

United Breweries Q1 results: Profit rises 5.9% to ₹184 cr on lower expenses
Updated On : 22 Jul 2025 | 9:48 PM IST

'I'm not a chor, I didn't run': Vijay Mallya defends himself after 9 years

Breaking his silence after nine years, Vijay Mallya apologised to Kingfisher staff, denied being a 'chor', and said he may return to India if assured a fair trial

'I'm not a chor, I didn't run': Vijay Mallya defends himself after 9 years
Updated On : 06 Jun 2025 | 11:42 PM IST

Beer gets costlier in Telangana after United Breweries' supply dispute

Company resumes distribution after 'constructive' discussion with the state government

Beer gets costlier in Telangana after United Breweries' supply dispute
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

Heineken's United Breweries decides to resume beer supply to Telangana

This is an interim decision taken weeks after halting the supply over pricing and non-payment of dues by the Telangana govt

Heineken's United Breweries decides to resume beer supply to Telangana
Updated On : 20 Jan 2025 | 1:00 PM IST

United Breweries halts beer supply to Telangana over pricing disputes

Maker of Kingfisher beer, United Breweries saw a 4% share drop following its suspension of beer supply to Telangana Beverages Corporation Limited

United Breweries halts beer supply to Telangana over pricing disputes
Updated On : 08 Jan 2025 | 3:18 PM IST

Heineken's premium beer volume rises 4.5% in Q2, Kingfisher Ultra chips in

Dutch beer maker Heineken NV witnessed a 4.5 per cent volume growth in its premium category led by flagship brand Heineken along with significant contributions from Kingfisher Ultra in India and Savanna in Southern Africa in the September quarter, company's Chairman and CEO Dolf van den Brink said on Wednesday. In India, organic beer volume grew by a mid-single-digit, the company said, adding that growth in India and Indonesia partially compensated for lower volume in Vietnam and Cambodia that led to beer volume organically declining by 1.2 per cent in the Asia Pacific region. "We delivered a solid quarter of balanced growth, organically growing beer volume 0.7 per cent and net revenue 3.3 per cent. Our business continues to deliver in line with our plan in aggregate, despite some markets navigating challenging consumer and industry trends," van den Brink said in a statement. He further said, "Our EverGreen strategy continues to shape our business. Premium volume grew 4.5 per cent,

Heineken's premium beer volume rises 4.5% in Q2, Kingfisher Ultra chips in
Updated On : 23 Oct 2024 | 3:52 PM IST

State Bank of India brought down Kingfisher, Air India: JKC to SC

The first tranche payment of Rs 350 crore was required to be made by March 21, 2022

State Bank of India brought down Kingfisher, Air India: JKC to SC
Updated On : 26 Sep 2024 | 9:56 PM IST

United Breweries eyes strong growth in the premium beer segment

UBL offers a range of premium brands, including Kingfisher's premium variants Ultra, and Ultra Max. Two years ago, the company introduced Heineken Silver, a premium lager variant

United Breweries eyes strong growth in the premium beer segment
Updated On : 09 Jun 2024 | 10:39 PM IST

United Breweries brings on Vivek Gupta as MD & CEO from September 25

His most recent position with P&G was as managing director for Australia and New Zealand

United Breweries brings on Vivek Gupta as MD & CEO from September 25
Updated On : 07 Sep 2023 | 3:26 PM IST

NCLAT upholds CCI's Rs 870 cr fine on Kingfisher, Carlsberg manufacturers

Throws out the appeals of the beer makers, who were accused of cartelisation in the sale and supply of the beverage in various states and UTs

NCLAT upholds CCI's Rs 870 cr fine on Kingfisher, Carlsberg manufacturers
Updated On : 23 Dec 2022 | 9:13 PM IST

India at 75: Gupta to Mallya - 6 leaders who began well but lost their way

They started something big, different and new. But somewhere down the line, they lost their way, even landed on the wrong side of the law. Here's a look at six high-fliers who fell from grace

India at 75: Gupta to Mallya - 6 leaders who began well but lost their way
Updated On : 12 Aug 2022 | 12:35 PM IST

Ten years on, ex-Kingfisher Airline employees wait for their dues

The Supreme Court has awarded a four-month sentence to the grounded airline's flamboyant owner Vijay Mallya in a contempt case

Ten years on, ex-Kingfisher Airline employees wait for their dues
Updated On : 12 Jul 2022 | 12:58 AM IST

'Last chance': SC seeks Vijay Mallya's presence in contempt case hearing

A bench of Justices U.U. Lalit and S. Ravindra Bhat said the court has found Mallya guilty of contempt and punishment has to be imposed

'Last chance': SC seeks Vijay Mallya's presence in contempt case hearing
Updated On : 10 Feb 2022 | 6:06 PM IST

Carlsberg, SABMiller, UB colluded to fix beer prices in India: CCI report

Top executives of Carlsberg, SABMiller and India's United Breweries exchanged commercially sensitive information and colluded to fix beer prices in India for 11 years, according to an antitrust report

Carlsberg, SABMiller, UB colluded to fix beer prices in India: CCI report
Updated On : 11 Dec 2020 | 9:58 PM IST

UBL forays into craft beer segment, launches Kingfisher Ultra Witbier

With favourable demographics, India remains one of the most promising markets globally

UBL forays into craft beer segment, launches Kingfisher Ultra Witbier
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 9:46 PM IST

How UB Group is extending the Kingfisher brand into non-alcoholic beverages

The non-alcoholic beverage market is an important one for UB as it helps expand the portfolio and reach out to a younger demographic

How UB Group is extending the Kingfisher brand into non-alcoholic beverages
Updated On : 03 Apr 2019 | 11:11 PM IST

Banks to auction Kingfisher House, Goa villa at lower prices

Kingfisher Villa will be auctioned on Dec 22 at a reserve price of Rs 81 cr, which is 5% lower than the auction held in Oct

Banks to auction Kingfisher House, Goa villa at lower prices
Updated On : 19 Dec 2016 | 9:14 AM IST

Lenders to auction Kingfisher Villa tomorrow, bidding starts at Rs 85 cr

Lenders took possession of the villa in May after a legal battle with United Spirits over tenancy rights.

Lenders to auction Kingfisher Villa tomorrow, bidding starts at Rs 85 cr
Updated On : 18 Oct 2016 | 8:09 PM IST

RBS to end services to Kingfisher Beer

RBS subsequently extended the termination date to April 29, 2016

RBS to end services to Kingfisher Beer
Updated On : 18 Apr 2016 | 12:57 AM IST

Kingfisher not flying when oil is cheap, regrets Mallya

SBI sought action against Mallya for defaulting on loans, including his arrest and impounding of his passport

Kingfisher not flying when oil is cheap, regrets Mallya
Updated On : 04 Mar 2016 | 12:13 AM IST