United Breweries
Leading Indian beer company known for Kingfisher brand.
Last updated November 4, 2026
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Overview
United Breweries is India's largest beer company, headquartered in Bengaluru, known for Kingfisher beer. It is controlled by Heineken N.V. and dominates the Indian beer market.
Products and positioning
Mass-market beer brand
Controversies
Recent events
Reported
United Breweries appoints Rishi Pardal as CEO and managing director[1]
United Breweries announced that Rishi Pardal would become its CEO and managing director from August 2020, succeeding Shekhar Ramamurthy, who was due to retire in July.
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Reported
United Breweries cuts production at Srikakulam unit[2]
United Breweries drastically cut production at its Bantupalli unit in Srikakulam district after Andhra Pradesh's new liquor policy took effect; the unit's output fell from around 11 lakh bottles per month to one lakh bottles.
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Reported
United Breweries lays off 600 employees at Srikakulam unit[2]
United Breweries laid off 600 employees following a major drop in production at its Bantupalli unit. A union representative alleged that the company fired employees without giving statutory notice.
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