The Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) has ordered the closure of Carlsberg India’s brewery in Alwar, Rajasthan, following serious environmental compliance violations, including particulate emissions reported to be nearly eight times above permitted limits. The regulatory action also involved cutting off the facility’s electricity supply after the brewery failed to meet mandatory pollution-monitoring data transmission requirements. The development comes as Carlsberg India prepares for a proposed USD 700 million Initial Public Offering (IPO) to list its Indian business on domestic stock exchanges.
According to a report by The Economic Times, an inspection conducted by central pollution control authorities identified significant environmental compliance issues at the Alwar brewery. The findings reportedly showed that particulate emissions exceeded the prescribed limits by nearly eight times. The facility also transmitted only 35.12 per cent of the required pollution-monitoring data to the central regulator, substantially below the mandatory compliance threshold of 85 per cent.
Following these findings, the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board revoked the brewery’s Consent to Operate (CTO) and directed the local electricity distribution utility to disconnect the unit’s power supply to enforce the closure. The action followed an inspection by central pollution authorities in July and a formal recommendation for closure in August.
The shutdown could temporarily affect beer production and regional supply in Rajasthan, although the overall market impact is expected to remain limited, according to industry assessments cited in reports. The extent of any disruption will depend on the duration of the closure and the company’s ability to meet demand through its other manufacturing facilities.
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Tasmac to Introduce Four New Beer Brands from Other States, Prices Starting at ₹250Carlsberg India manufactures and markets several beer brands, including Carlsberg and Tuborg, and has been pursuing plans for a proposed USD 700 million IPO. Earlier in October 2026, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued its observation comments on the company’s draft IPO documents, marking an important step in the listing process.
The closure order places environmental compliance and regulatory oversight in focus as Carlsberg India advances towards its planned public-market debut. The brewery’s ability to address the identified violations and meet the pollution control requirements will be important for the resumption of operations at the Alwar facility.
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