United Breweries Limited (UBL), part of the HEINEKEN Group, is setting up a major greenfield brewery in Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh, with a proposed investment of approximately ₹736 crore to ₹750 crore. The project marks the company’s first greenfield manufacturing investment in more than a decade and reflects its continued focus on strengthening production capacity and expanding its presence in India’s beer market.
The upcoming brewery will be located in the Industrial Manufacturing and Logistics Cluster (IMLC) in Unnao. Designed with an annual production capacity of 1.3 million hectolitres (13 crore litres), the facility is expected to strengthen United Breweries’ manufacturing and distribution capabilities in Uttar Pradesh and surrounding markets. The investment also highlights the growing importance of Uttar Pradesh as a destination for large-scale industrial and beverage manufacturing projects.
The new brewery is expected to manufacture a portfolio of mainstream and premium beer brands, including Kingfisher and Heineken. The inclusion of these brands will enable the company to cater to different consumer segments while supporting the distribution of its products across relevant markets.
A key feature of the project will be its modern packaging infrastructure. The brewery is planned to have a packaging mix comprising approximately 70% cans and 30% bottles, supported by advanced canning and bottling lines. This packaging configuration is expected to provide flexibility in meeting market requirements and handling different product formats.
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The facility is projected to become fully operational by the second quarter of FY2027 (Q2 FY27). Once commissioned, the Unnao brewery is expected to add substantial production capacity to United Breweries’ manufacturing network and support its long-term business expansion plans.
The investment comes amid continued developments in India’s alcoholic beverages manufacturing sector, where companies are focusing on production infrastructure, operational efficiency and distribution networks. The Unnao project represents a significant proposed investment in Uttar Pradesh’s industrial landscape and could further strengthen the state’s position as a manufacturing hub for the beer industry.
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