What we do United Breweries Limited is India's leading beer manufacturer, owning flagship brand Kingfisher and international brands like Heineken and Amstel, serving premium and mass segments. |
Founded in 1,999 |
Market share Market leader in Indian beer with strong presence and growing premium segment share. |
Problem solved Provides high-quality beer options catering to diverse consumer preferences with strong distribution across India and exports. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves Indian mass market consumers, premium segment customers, and international markets; B2C with some B2B partnerships. |
Key management Jorn Elimar Kersten (CFO), Vivek Gupta (Managing Director), Anand Kripalu (Chairman) with global and industry expertise. |
Our journey and innovations Founded 1999, grew via acquisitions and JV with Heineken; pioneered premium and flavored beers; expanded production and digital sales. |
Where we operate Primarily India with exports to over 50 countries worldwide including markets in Europe and Asia. |
Top products or what we offer Kingfisher range, Heineken Silver, Amstel Grande, Kingfisher Ultra, flavored malt beverages and non-alcoholic options. |
Top brands Kingfisher Strong (#1 Indian beer), Kingfisher Ultra (fastest growing premium), Heineken Silver (premium segment growth driver), Amstel Grande (international strong beer). |
Raw materials needed Barley malt, hops, water, yeast, packaging materials (bottles, cans, cartons). |
Raw materials supplier Local barley malt producers, international suppliers for specialty hops and packaging. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Majority recurring revenue from ongoing beer sales, with seasonal volume variations. |
Our industry position Dominant player in Indian beer market with leading premium and strong beer portfolio. |
Financial highlights FY25 revenue Rs.8915 crore; EBITDA Rs.874.65 crore; Net profit Rs.441.7 crore; volume growth 6%; premium growth 32%. |
Geographical revenue split 99% revenue from India; 1% from export markets. |
Order book Not publicly disclosed; focuses on sustained production capacity expansions and efficient supply chain. |
Whats driving growth Premiumisation, innovation in flavors, digital sales expansion, strategic partnerships, and increasing young consumer base. |
Our future plans 750 crore capex for new UP brewery, capacity expansion, product launches in flavored and premium categories. |
Our green promise Renewable energy use, water conservation programs, circular packaging, and sustainability aligned with HEINEKEN’s global goals. |
Our people and values 1441 employees, emphasis on diversity, inclusion, learning culture and safety with strong HR digital tools. |
Key challenges ahead Regulatory constraints, excise duties, raw material inflation, competition, and supply chain disruptions. |
Interesting facts Kingfisher beer sold over 100 million cases in FY12; collaborations with UEFA and Formula 1; leader in premium beer segment. |
Risks and strategy Regulatory and market risks mitigated by innovation, cost controls, strategic partnerships, and digital transformation. |
