About United Breweries

United Breweries Limited and its subsidiaries engage in the manufacture, purchase, and sale of beer, as well as in the licensing of brands primarily in India. The company’s products include beverages, which it sells under Kingfisher brand name. Its Kingfisher Premium Lager beer is available in 52 countries outside India. The company has entered into mutli-faceted strategic alliance with Scottish & NewCastle Plc (S&N), an international brewery. This alliance, apart from having a joint venture in India, would allow S&N to market it International brands like Kronenbourg in India. The company holds 40% stake in McDowell Alcobev, Ltd., the Joint Venture Company with S&N. McDowell Alcobev, Ltd. already owns a network of breweries. Significant Events United Breweries Ltd. has a joint venture with Scottish & Newcastle plc. History The company was founded in 1915. It was formerly known as UB Infrastructure Projects Limited and changed its name to UB Beer Limited in 2001. Further, the company changed its name to United Breweries Limited in 2002.