United Breweries Ltd has announced the closure of its Ludhiana brewery unit in Punjab from June 30, following a long-term capacity lease agreement with a contract brewer. The company said beer supply in Punjab and neighbouring states will remain unaffected
United Breweries CEO Vivek Gupta said the Indian beer industry is facing major challenges due to rising input costs, supply shortages and pricing restrictions, urging government support to sustain growth, manage costs and prevent supply disruptions in the sector
Kingfisher beer will not be avaialble in Telangana now, as the beer maker United Breweries has suspended supply to the Telangana Beverages Corporation Ltd
The Brewers Association of India (BAI) have urged the Telangana government to immediately allow price increases to beer companies to duly compensate for inflation