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Announcement under Regulation 30 of the Listing Regulations - Commissioning New Canning Line at Ellora Brewery, Maharashtra
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United Breweries Ltd has announced the commissioning of a new canning line at its Ellora Brewery in Maharashtra, backed by an investment of ₹110 crore. The facility is expected to become operational in September 2026, subject to statutory approvals, and will strengthen UBL's manufacturing footprint, improve brewery productivity, and enable the company to respond to growing demand in one of India's most important beer markets.
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September 01, 2026
BSE Limited National Stock Exchange of India Ltd.
Scrip Code: 532478 Symbol: UBL
Dear Sirs,
Sub: Disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements)
Regulations, 2015
Please find annexed the Press Release titled “UBL Set to Commission New Canning Line at Ellora Brewery,
strengthening Kingfisher Growth in Maharashtra”.
The said information is also being made available on the website of the Company
www.unitedbreweries.com
Kindly take the same on your record.
Thanking you,
For UNITED BREWERIES LIMITED
NIKHIL MALPANI
Company Secretary & Compliance Officer
Encl: As above
UBL Set to Commission New Canning Line at Ellora Brewery, strengthening Kingfisher
Growth in Maharashtra
₹110 crore investment to support premiumization, meet growing consumer demand for cans and drive
greater manufacturing productivity
Maharashtra, India, September 1, 2026: United Breweries Limited (UBL), India’s largest beer
manufacturer and part of the HEINEKEN Company, today announced the commissioning of a new
canning line at its Ellora Brewery in the Waluj MIDC area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Backed by an investment of ₹110 crore, the facility is expected to become operational in September
2026, subject to statutory approvals, strengthening UBL’s manufacturing footprint, improving brewery
productivity and enabling the company to respond to growing demand in one of India’s most important
beer markets.
The new line will be Ellora Brewery’s first canning line and among the fastest in UBL’s network, with
a capacity of 40,000 cans per hour. Adding canning capabilities alongside its existing bottling
infrastructure will give the brewery greater packaging flexibility to respond to evolving consumer
preferences, including the growing preference for cans, while supporting the continued
premiumization of the beer category. The investment will also enable better utilisation of the brewery’s
existing packaging infrastructure, improving operational agility and productivity by allowing UBL to
optimise packaging formats based on market demand with its current packaging capacity of up to 1.5
million cases per month.
Vivek Gupta, MD & CEO, United Breweries Limited, said, “Maharashtra is one of India’s most
important beer markets, with significant headroom for category growth and premiumization.
Consumers are increasingly choosing cans for their convenience and premium drinking experience,
and we are seeing this preference grow across occasions. The new canning line at Ellora Brewery
strengthens our ability to respond to these evolving consumer needs, improves utilisation of our
brewery infrastructure and enhances productivity. As a category maker, we will continue to invest
ahead of demand, strengthen our local manufacturing footprint and help shape the future of beer in
India.”
The Ellora facility will initially produce cans of Kingfisher Strong, Kingfisher Premium, Bullet
Strong and London Pilsner to meet growing consumer demand in Maharashtra. The added canning
capability will also provide greater flexibility to optimise packaging formats across the portfolio as
demand evolves, supporting the company’s premiumization strategy over time. The investment
follows the commissioning of a new canning line at UBL’s Nizam Brewery in Telangana in July 2026,
underscoring the company’s continued focus on strengthening its manufacturing footprint and
productivity across India.
Beyond manufacturing, UBL continues to build local partnerships, support communities and
strengthen resilient value chains. An independent Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Study by
Steward Redqueen found that in FY2024–25, UBL supported approximately 295,000 employment
opportunities across its value chain in India, contributed ₹43,000 crore in value added to the Indian
economy, generated ₹30,600 crore in tax revenue and sourced 93% of its procurement domestically.
In Maharashtra, UBL’s Project Oxygen Zone in Waluj MIDC, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has restored
and afforested nearly five acres, created a two-lakh-litre water storage pond and planted 50,000 native
saplings across more than 80 species, creating a fast-growing urban forest expected to sequester
103.54 tCO annually.
About United Breweries Limited
Bengaluru-headquartered United Breweries Limited, part of the HEINEKEN Company, is the largest beer manufacturer in
India. The company produces and markets packaged drinking water and soda, internationally recognized beer, and non-
alcoholic beverages. Its diverse product portfolio comprises brands such as Kingfisher Strong, Kingfisher Premium,
Kingfisher Smooth, Kingfisher Ultra, Kingfisher Ultra Max, Kingfisher Ultra Witbier, Heineken® Original, Heineken® Silver,
Amstel Grande and Heineken® 0.0., along with Kingfisher Premium Packaged Drinking Water and Kingfisher Strong
Power Soda. Most recent information is available on our Company's website, and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
Media Contact:
• United Breweries Limited | corpcomm@ubmail.com
• Pritu Hait | prituh@avianwe.com | 9987003160