United Breweries
Corporate brand
UnclaimedLeading Indian beer company known for Kingfisher brand.
Last updated August 25, 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.
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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.
- Unconfirmed
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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