New Delhi: United Breweries Limited (UBL), India’s leading beer manufacturer controlled by Heineken N.V., reported a strong financial performance for the second quarter of FY 2026-27, with net profit surging nearly 191% year-on-year to ₹134.81 crore. The company’s consolidated net profit stood at ₹46.34 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue from operations increased 23.7% to ₹4,623 crore in the September quarter, compared with ₹3,737 crore a year earlier, driven by robust beer volumes, premiumisation and improved operating performance.
The company’s net sales grew approximately 24% year-on-year, supported by strong consumer demand, structural price increases, a favourable geographical mix and productivity initiatives. United Breweries reported a 16% increase in sell-in volumes during the quarter, reflecting accelerating growth in the beer category. Inventory levels also remained below those recorded in the corresponding period last year, indicating healthy market demand.
Premiumisation remained a key growth driver for United Breweries, with premium beer volumes increasing 38% during the quarter, accelerating significantly from the previous quarter. Heineken Silver recorded 67% growth, while Kingfisher Ultra sales rose 44%, strengthening the company’s premium portfolio. The performance highlights growing consumer interest in premium beer brands and their increasing contribution to value growth in India’s alcoholic beverages market.
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Vivek Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of United Breweries, said the company delivered strong second-quarter results, with volume growth accelerating to 16%, net sales rising 24% and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increasing 161%. He attributed the performance to category growth, portfolio strength and disciplined execution of the company’s growth strategy.
Gupta also highlighted the commissioning of two new canning lines at the Nizam and Ellora breweries in Telangana and Maharashtra, respectively. The additional capacity is expected to improve the company’s ability to meet rising consumer demand and support future expansion. United Breweries remains optimistic about the long-term growth potential of India’s beer market, with premiumisation, innovation and operational efficiency expected to drive sustainable growth and profitability.
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