Beer maker United Breweries Limited on Monday (September 1) said it has commenced production of its flagship brand Kingfisher at the Ilios brewery in East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh.
The development follows the company’s earlier disclosure in May 2025 regarding a leasing arrangement with Ilios Breweries Private Limited to enhance manufacturing capabilities in the state.
The Ilios brewery, equipped with best-in-class infrastructure, has a monthly capacity of up to 4.5 lakh cases of beer. This complements the existing 12 lakh case capacity at UBL’s Srikakulam brewery, helping meet the rising demand for beer in Andhra Pradesh.
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In addition to expanding production, the brewery supports over 500 livelihoods through direct and indirect employment. The operations also generate opportunities across ancillary sectors, including packaging, logistics, and distribution.
First quarter results
United Breweries reported a 6.4% year-on-year (YoY) increase in standalone net profit at ₹184 crore for the first quarter of FY26 over ₹173.3 crore in Q1FY25. The CNBC-TV18 poll had predicted a profit of ₹200 crore.
The company’s revenue from operations was up 15.8% to ₹2,863 crore from ₹2,473 crore a year ago, topping the CNBC-TV18 poll’s estimate of ₹2,750 crore.
At the operating level, EBITDA grew 9% YoY to ₹311.17 crore in the June quarter over ₹285.6 crore, below the projected figure of ₹322 crore for the quarter under review. The EBITDA margin stood at 10.8% compared to 11.5% in the corresponding period in the previous fiscal. The CNBC-TV18 poll had predicted a margin of 11.7%.
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United Breweries reported 11% volume growth in Q1, driven by a 46% surge in its premium portfolio, resulting in estimated market share gains both overall and in the premium segment. Net sales rose 16% YoY, supported by this volume growth along with pricing and premiumisation efforts.
Gross profit grew 14%, with gross profit margin at 42.5%, down 50 basis points, but reflecting positive underlying developments. EBIT rose 10% during the quarter, with EBIT margin at 9%, as the company continued to invest in its brands, organisational capabilities, and supply chain.
Shares of United Breweries Ltd ended at ₹1,794, down by ₹56.10 or 3.03%, on the BSE today (September 1).
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