FINANCIAL SUMMARY
Financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, is summarized below:
STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS
Year Ended March 31
2026
2025
Gross Turnover
17,45,621
19,40,080
Net Turnover
9,23,266
8,90,735
EBITDA
84,991
87,465
Profit before Taxation
56,189
60,335
Profit after Tax available for appropriation
41,316
44,117
Appropriations:
Dividend on Equity Shares
(26,441)
Key Ratios
Profit Before Tax as % of Net Revenue
6.1
6.8
Net Profit Ratio (%)
2.4
2.3
Net Debt /EBITDA
1.0
0.3
Dividend Payout (%)
64
60
Return on Equity ratio (%)
9.3
10.3
Debt-Equity Ratio
0.29
0.14
Debt Service Coverage Ratio
3.2
58.7
Return on Investment (%)
7.68
13.73
Ratios with movement of /- 25% in the year
1. Debt-equity Ratio: Debt-equity ratio increased due to utilisation of working capital demand loans to offset the delay in collections from certain stategovernment corporations.
2. Return on Investment Ratio: Interest income is lower mainly because collections were delayed, temporarily reducing surplus cash availablefor deposits.
Your Company's Directors are pleased to present this IntegratedAnnual Report on the business performance and operations ofthe Company along with the audited financial statements ofUnited Breweries Limited ('UBL' or 'we' or 'your Company' or'the Company') for the financial year ended March 31, 2026('the year under review', 'the year', 'FY2025-26' or FY26).
MANAGEMENT SUMMARY
The Indian beer industry delivered a resilient performance inFY 2025-26, supported by increased consumer demand anda favourable long-term growth outlook. Evolving consumerpreferences, increasing premiumisation and expandingconsumption occasions continued to shape the category. Despitea dynamic regulatory environment, your Company deliveredstrong progress through focused innovation, premiumisationand deeper consumer engagement, reinforcing its position asa category leader.
We are pleased to present the following highlights:
• The Kingfisher portfolio continued to outperform thecategory across both mainstream and premium segments,with brand equity at an all-time high. In the mainstreamsegment, Kingfisher delivered a 1.7% market share gain,driven by a renewed focus on its core "King of Good Times”proposition, amplified through key sports and musicassociations. This was supported by strong commercialexecution and portfolio innovation, including the launch ofKingfisher Smooth to cater to evolving preferences for moresessionable beers while retaining core consumers. In thepremium segment, the Kingfisher Ultra portfolio recordedrobust 27% growth, led by Ultra Max at 59%, resulting in a2.4% market share gain. Continued investments in capacity,trade execution, and brand positioning are sustainingstrong momentum and reinforcing its leadership in thepremium segment.
• Heineken® Silver sustained its strong growth momentumacross key markets, including Goa, Karnataka, andMaharashtra, while further expanding its presence inWest Bengal. The brand continued to strengthen itspremium positioning through global associations suchas the UEFA Champions League and Formula 1. This wassupported by partnerships with leading digital platforms
and influencers to deliver exclusive, first-of-its-kindHeineken experiences in India. These initiatives werecomplemented by high-impact visibility activations andlive screenings, culminating in fan parks in Mumbai andBengaluru that engaged thousands of consumers withimmersive, never-seen-before experiences.
• Amstel Grande has built a good early momentum and receivedgreat consumer acceptance across Maharashtra, Kolkata,Bengaluru, Uttar Pradesh last year. The brand saw in-storeactivations in key outlets with consumer promotions and anexperiential "Durga Puja” activation in Kolkata. This year, thebrand is set to truly ignite excitement among premium beerconsumers. At the heart of this is the Manchester Unitedactivation-bringing fans together with exclusive giveawaysof licensed merchandise and the ultimate fan experience ofsending consumers to Old Trafford.
Other highlights of UBL for the period FY2025-26
• Volume growth of 3% with broad-based growth across ourfootprint. The Premium segment grew close to 21%.
• Net sales grew 4% with volume growth, supported by pricingand state-mix effects.
• Gross Margin grew close to 92bps, driven by revenuemanagement & cost initiatives.
• EBIT margin declined -94bps due to expenses ahead ofrevenue, mostly driven by commercial investments, highernew bottle infusion and the source mix impact.
• Capex investment of ' 51,106 Lakhs in breweries andcommercial assets to meet volume growth.
• The Board proposes a Dividend of ' 10 per Equity Share,representing circa 64% payout of profit after tax.
Amid a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and risingconsumer aspirations, your Company is energised to accelerateits journey of innovation, premium portfolio expansion, andstrategic efficiency. Backed by HEINEKEN's global expertise, theCompany is well-positioned to shape the future of the Indianbeer industry - driven by a sharp focus on sustainability, digitaltransformation, and talent development, and inspired by a youngadult, dynamic, and increasingly aspirational consumer base.
The financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026,have been prepared under Indian Accounting Standards("Ind AS”) according to notification by the Ministry of CorporateAffairs under the Companies (Indian Accounting Standards)Rules, 2015, as amended.
The Company generated Net turnover growth of 3.65%vs the previous year. The Gross turnover for FY26 stood at'17,45,621 Lakhs, with a reduction of 10% compared to theprevious year. Your Company achieved a Net Turnover of'9,23,266 Lakhs during FY26 as against '8,90,735 Lakhs duringFY25. EBITDA for the year under review stood at '84,991 Lakhsas compared to '87,465 Lakhs in the previous year, a reductionof 2.8% over the previous year. Profits before taxation for theyear stood at '56,189 Lakhs. Profits before taxation for the lastyear stood at '60,335 Lakhs.
DIVIDEND
We take pleasure in proposing a Dividend of '10 per Equity Share of'1 each for the year ended March 31,2026, su bject to the approvalof the Shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting("AGM”) of the Company to be held on August 12, 2026. Thetotal Dividend is '26,441 Lakhs, which amounts to about 64% ofthe Profit after Tax. The Dividend declared for the previous yearwas '10.00 per Equity Share of '1 each.
TRANSFER TO RESERVES
The Company does not propose to transfer any amount to theGeneral Reserve.
CAPITAL
The Authorised Share Capital of the Company stands at '99,898Lakhs comprising Equity Share Capital of '41,298 Lakhs andPreference Share Capital of '58,600 Lakhs. The Issued,Subscribed, and Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Companyas on March 31, 2026, remains unchanged at '2,644 Lakhs,comprising 26,44,05,149 Equity Shares of '1 each.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Industry Overview
Beer, one of the world's oldest and most widely enjoyedbeverages, continues to serve as a symbol of social connectionand shared experiences. In India, it remains a popular choiceamong consumers, even within a highly regulated and taxedoperating environment.
While beer currently accounts for a relatively modest share ofoverall alcohol consumption in India and per capita consumptionremains significantly below global averages, the category iswitnessing strong momentum. India's beer industry continuesto evolve as one of the most dynamic segments within thebroader beverage alcohol market, supported by favourabledemographics, rising urbanisation, and increasing socialacceptance. A young adult and aspirational consumer base,coupled with growing disposable incomes, is expanding thecategory and driving greater adoption across both metro andemerging markets.
Consumer preferences are steadily shifting, with premiumisationgaining momentum alongside a continued need for accessiblevalue offerings. This is reflected in the growing interest inlow and no-alcohol variants, particularly among youngerlegal drinking age (LDA) consumers, alongside a clear trendtoward premiumisation.
Beer is increasingly associated with social occasions, experiences,and lifestyle-led consumption, leading to broader demand acrossformats and occasions. At the same time, innovation in flavours,formats, and positioning is helping brands stay relevant in arapidly changing consumer landscape. The market continuesto be anchored by the strong and mild beer segments, whilepremium offerings are gaining traction and expected to outpacebroader category growth.
The industry operates within a complex regulatory framework,with state-level variations influencing pricing, distribution,and route-to-market strategies. While this creates structuralchallenges, it also underscores the importance of strongexecution and localised approaches. Overall, low per capitaconsumption and evolving consumer behaviour providesignificant headroom for long-term growth, positioning India asa structurally attractive market for the beer industry. Companiesthat remain agile, innovate continuously, and align closely withchanging consumer expectations are well-positioned to unlockthis opportunity. In this context, your Company, with its strongportfolio and market presence, is well-placed to lead and shapethe ongoing evolution of the beer category in India.
Marketing
• The Kingfisher portfolio outperforms the category acrossboth mainstream and premium segments, with brand powerfor both Kingfisher and Kingfisher Ultra brands at an all-timehigh, signalling renewed strength and relevance.
• In the mainstream segment, the Kingfisher brand delivered a1.5% market share gain.
• Kingfisher is on a journey to reclaim the brand's coreidentity, "King of Good Times". This was activated throughhigh-impact integrated campaigns across the two biggestpassion spaces for consumers: sports and music. Acrosssports and music, Kingfisher evolved from passive presenceto active participation, moving beyond visibility to creatingexperiences people wanted to be part of.
• The past year was a defining one for sports-led engagement.Kingfisher stayed true to its legacy through a powerfulpresence in the Indian Premier League, partnering withseven IPL franchises and reviving its iconic sonic identity,Oolalaleo, bringing energy back into culture. But the brandalso looked beyond traditional spaces. It made a progressivemove into the Women's Premier League with breakthroughin-stadium activations—signalling freshness, inclusivity, andcultural relevance. Beyond cricket, Kingfisher expanded intofootball through associations with the Argentina FootballTeam and the Indian Super League, widening the brand'ssporting footprint and connecting with new fandoms.
• In music, Kingfisher activated Good Times through high-impact collaborations that placed music and culture at
the centre of the brand experience. These partnershipswere designed to create moments that spark fun and bringpeople together. A standout example was the collaborationwith Punjabi pop superstar Karan Aujla, tapping into one ofIndia's most exciting music movements and deepening thebrand's connection with younger audiences.
• This momentum was underpinned by a sharp, commercialstrategy - balancing price competitiveness, resetting thespirits-beer value equation to unlock category growth, andexpanding beer occasions to reinforce category leadership.In parallel, the portfolio is evolving to reflect shiftingconsumer needs. While new and emerging consumers aremoving towards more sessionable and lower bitterness beers,the core consumer remains loyal to the classic Kingfishertaste profile. Addressing this duality, Kingfisher Smooth wasintroduced as a mainstream sessionable offering designedto recruit younger consumers entering the category, whilestrengthening penetration and preference.
• In the premium segment, the Kingfisher Ultra portfoliodelivered a standout 30% growth, led by Ultra Max at anexceptional 62%. Together, the variants drove a 2% sharegain in the premium segment, reinforcing strong, sustainedmomentum. This growth is being scaled through continuedinvestments in capacity expansion and best-in-class tradeexecution by unlocking supply, strengthening salience as the"gold standard” in premium beer, and ensuring high-impactpresence across consumer touchpoints.
Heineken® Silver: Growth engine for Heineken® franchise:
In 2025, Heineken® Silver sustained its strong growth trajectory.Targeted distribution expansions and consumer activationprograms boosted penetration in core markets like Goa,Maharashtra and Karnataka. The brand expanded into newterritories, including West Bengal, capitalizing on the risingdemand for premium beers. Launching Heineken® Silver draughtin Karnataka further diversified the portfolio, appealing to urbanmillennials craving lighter, premium options.
Heineken® Original maintained a steady performance, yearon year.
Premium Positioning: Sports Partnerships and ImmersiveExperiences:
In 2025, Heineken® Silver reinforced its premium credentialsthrough amplified ties to world-class sports, leveragingofficial UEFA Champions League and Formula 1 partnerships.
Strategic collaborations with top digital publishers(Brut and Times of India) and influencers introduced exclusive,India-first Heineken-only can experiences, generating over65 million in cross-platform reach and strong positive sentimentof the brand.
Campaign highlights featured a 360° activation with ahigh-stakes contest that transported a dedicated football fanto the Munich Champions League final, complete with premiummatch access. Complementing this, three high-profile influencersattended the Singapore Grand Prix, securing unparalleledexperiences like podium tours, exclusive chats with drivers andF1 legends, and ORBR garage visits.
On-ground efforts amplified impact via high-visibility activationsand live screenings, including fan parks in Mumbai andBengaluru for the first time in India. These engaged thousandswith immersive experiences and collaborations.
Outlook: Momentum into 2026:
Looking ahead, Heineken® is primed for accelerated growthwith planned expansions of Heineken® Silver in new territories,leveraging its strong product superiority and internationalassociations in premium sports.
Amstel Grande has built a good early momentum and receivedgreat consumer acceptance across Maharashtra, West Bengal,Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh last year. The brand saw in-storeactivations in key outlets with consumer promotions and anexperiential Durga Pujo activation in Kolkata. This year, thebrand is set to truly ignite excitement among premium beerconsumers. At the heart of this is the Manchester Unitedactivation - bringing fans together with exclusive giveawaysof licensed merchandise and the ultimate fan experience ofsending consumers to Old Trafford.
Sales
At United Breweries, we recognize that a forward-thinking,agile sales strategy is essential to sustaining growth andcapturing new market opportunities. In alignment with ourcommitment to drive operational excellence and deliver valuefor our stakeholders, we embarked on a comprehensive Salestransformation initiative. This strategic initiative was designedto adapt to the evolving dynamics of the market and to ensurewe remain at the forefront of the industry.
We introduced new verticals within the Sales organization thatserve as Centers of Excellence on Route to Consumer (RTC)and Revenue Margin Growth (RMG). These specialized teamsmanage areas of Sales Capability, Commercial Excellence, eB2Bto enhance our overall reach and operational efficiency, pricingstrategies, revenue unlock and trade terms. Additionally, we haveexpanded our Trade Marketing and MONT (Modern On-Trade)teams to bring more focused attention to win with shopperswithin the store at the moment of truth. By restructuring our salesorganization, we are poised to achieve even greater alignmentacross cross-functional teams, more effective planning, leadingto superior execution in the market.
Equal Focus on Input and Output Metrics:
As part of our commitment to a result-oriented sales process,we have refined our approach by balancing both lead andlag metrics. We now focus on a range of key performanceindicators (KPIs) that track and drive distribution efficiency &range-availability, cooler penetration & purity, market coverageand in-store brand visibility.
Our holistic approach extends beyond primary volumes, ensuringthat we are just as focused on secondary volumes and overallmarket share. Additionally, a strong emphasis on high-marginSKUs allows us to optimize our product mix, which in turn drivesmargin expansion while meeting evolving consumer preferences.
Leveraging Technology for Execution Excellence:
In line with our strategy to stay ahead of market demands, wehave made significant investments in technology to enhanceour sales processes and improve execution at every level.Our enhanced Sales Force Automation (SFA) system nowincludes geo-fencing capabilities that allow us to track themarket working with greater precision and agility. We have alsomade strides in using Visual Analytics and AI to drive excellenceat the outlet level.
By leveraging data-driven insights, we are able to enable betterin-store execution, ensuring that our brands are presented inthe best possible way and that our sales teams are equippedwith the tools they need to succeed. Moreover, our use of DataAnalytics has enabled us to improve distribution, with a specificfocus on premium SKUs, helping expand our premium portfolioin key markets and ultimately drive higher value sales.
On the digital front, we have accelerated the scaling of oureB2B app, which now serves as a vital tool for streamlining ourRoute to Market (RTM) in distributor markets. This app not onlyfacilitates faster and more efficient ordering but also ensuresthat our distributor network remains connected and empoweredto meet demand quickly.
In line with our Win with Premium strategy, we have introducedthe Counter Salesman Incentive Program (CSM) & WaiterIncentive Scheme (WIS) to drive premium growth. These toolsensure that our teams are equipped to drive brand loyalty andcustomer engagement on the ground by leveraging our channelpartners to foster deeper connections with our consumer base.
Looking Ahead:
As we look toward the future, we remain committed to leveragingthese structural changes and technological advancements todrive long-term growth. Our focus on both operational excellenceand the use of cutting-edge tech tools, positions as well, tocontinue leading in the market.
By creating more agile, data-driven processes and enhancing thecapabilities of our teams, we are not just adapting to the market-we are shaping the future of Sales of our industry.
In conclusion, while we design what we believe to be the mostoptimal structure and take advantage of advancements indigital & technology, we never fail to recognize and appreciatethe power of our people, where nothing can replace their energy,passion, commitment and customer relationships in the market.We are committed to attracting & developing the best salestalent and making UBL a great place to work.
Supply Chain
In continuity with previous years, quality improvement hasremained a key focus area in Supply Chain with continuedreinforcement of quality system and processes together withmassive investment in Automatic cleaning system and bottleinspection on our packaging lines.
Aside of this, capability development through Total ProductiveManagement (TPM) practices was prioritised and standardisedacross all breweries, driving productivity initiatives and costrationalisation this year to mitigate inflation and streamlineour processes and brewery network.
Design Sustainable Value
Design for sustainable value driven by a strong consumer¬centric approach, aligned with evolving consumer preferencesand expectations through continuous recipe optimisation toenhance taste profiles and reduce costs without compromisingquality. Focused effort on the increased localisation ofkey raw materials such as malt and hops, which not onlystrengthens supply chain resilience and reduces dependencyon imports but also contributes to sustainability through lowertransportation impacts.
Innovation-KF Smooth and Bullet Mild launch
With a strong consumer-centric approach, KF Smooth has beendeveloped in the mainstream category, specifically tailoredto meet the preferences of consumers in key markets such asRajasthan, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The product has beendesigned to deliver a smoother taste profile and enhanceddrinkability, addressing regional taste expectations whilestrengthening the brand's appeal in competitive segments.
Bullet Mild in Karnataka focuses on delivering an affordable yethigh-quality offering within the mild beer segment, targetingvalue-conscious consumers without compromising on tasteand consistency.
Quality Improvement
Continuous quality improvement through process controls andemployee ownership with quality at the shop floor. A structuredand responsive approach to complaint handling with resolutionthrough UB Care, the first type of its kind. The First Time Right(FTR) concept drives the culture of doing things correctly fromthe outset, improving efficiency, and reinforcing reliability inoutput. Robust Contract Brewing Unit (CBU) governance thatensures alignment, accountability, and continuous monitoringof performance metrics across Breweries.
Introduction of Heineken Yeast, a very important raw material,from the Netherlands (Research and Development), reinforcingthe organisation's commitment to delivering superior qualitythrough a holistic and continuously improving system.
Capacity Enhancement
Capacity enhancement through the adoption of highgravity brewing, thereby optimising existing infrastructure,and the implementation of global best practices acrossbrewing operations.
Total Productive Management (TPM)
During FY 2025-26, we effectively mitigated the impact ofinflationary pressures and input cost increases through a focusedportfolio of productivity initiatives across our operations. Byembedding continuous improvement practices and strengtheningoperational excellence, we enhanced resource efficiency,optimised manufacturing processes, and reduced waste acrossthe value chain.
A key enabler of these improvements was our continuedinvestment in capability development through TPM. By buildingemployee capabilities, fostering a culture of ownership, anddriving structured problem-solving, we improved equipmentreliability, enhanced overall operational efficiency, and deliveredsustainable productivity gains. These initiatives helped offsetcost inflation while reinforcing our commitment to operationalexcellence and long-term value creation.
These systems are embedded into daily routines that emphasisecritical performance metrics. Training programmes were furtherstrengthened, with a strong focus on shop floor engagement andfirst-line management development.
Aligned with HEINEKEN's global sustainability ambition ofachieving net zero in operations (Scope 1 and 2) by 2030 andnet zero across the value chain by 2040, the Company has madesignificant progress.
In FY 2025-26:
• 96.7% of thermal energy used was derived from renewablesources (biomass by-products)
• 96.3% of electricity consumed at Company-ownedbreweries was from renewable sources, supplemented withInternational Renewable Energy Certificates (iRECs)
• In response to growing concerns about water availability, theCompany initiated Water Source Vulnerability Assessments
at most breweries, with the remaining to be completedin a year. A broader set of water efficiency initiatives,inspired by HEINEKEN's global best practices are beingrolled out across all breweries, aiming for world-class waterconsumption levels.
Research and Development
The Company's Research and Development (R&D) functioncontinues to play a pivotal role in driving growth by strengtheningcapabilities, developing new products, enhancing existingofferings, and improving productivity while consistently focusingon cost optimization
Digital & Technology
Digi First UBL : Accelerating ahead on our dream to be the BestConnected Brewer
Our ambition to become the best-connected brewer reflects ourbold vision to elevate our competitiveness through the powerof Digital and AI. Moving from a Digifit to Digifirst UBL meanswe are not just making incremental changes but transforminghow we engage consumers, customers, partners and all ouremployees in an AI-enabled world.
We have made significant strides in embedding this digitaltransformation embedded with a "Design to Win” mindset todrive Growth & Productivity whilst making our enterprise FutureFit & resilient. AI-powered solutions are embedded across ourbusiness, helping us enhance decision-making, boost efficiencyand unlock value on scale.
Digitizing Route to Consumer:
We have an ambition to win in all stores, and digital plays therole of a competitive advantage. We have embedded Digital &Analytics to drive execution excellence and embed executiondiscipline. The Salesforce Automation (SFA) platform PRIDE hasbeen at the centre of this transformation, powering our field forcewith seamless execution & recommendations on their fingertips.For our distributor markets, we have wired the ecosystem withDistributor Management & eBusiness capabilities. The progressmade across Daily Active usage; movement of executionfundamentals & excellence metrics stands as a testament tothis transformation.
Embedding AI across the Enterprise:
AI-powered solutions drive decision-making across the enterprise.
Our BI Platform, DataBrew, continues to accelerate on useradoption with coverage now spanning across all functions.The adoption has gone up 2X over last year with deliberateinterventions on functional coverage expansion & actionabilityof insights. The generative AI layer further adds to this capabilityby sharing quick narratives for easy consumption & action.
Shelf Image Recognition continues to power Field execution andensure we are winning with SKU availability across outlets andwith visibility excellence across our design standards. AI alsopowers our product recommendation (Must Sell List) at an outletlevel and avoids out-of-stock scenarios. This execution is also
reviewed for business impact with the best of causal analyticsmodels, allowing us to double down further on this at scale.
Generative & Agentic AI use cases have picked up strongadoption of >95% Monthly active usage and an NPS score >60.We continue to have a "Problem Statement” first approach toensure we deploy the transformative tech where it creates bothlearning opportunities & incremental value
Simplifying and automating enterprise business processes:
We drive productivity across enterprise processes with a jointview of Process, People & Technology. On the 'Demand toWarehouse' stream, we focused on the Sales & OperationsPlanning (S&OP) processes to work together with the SupplyChain planning team to digitize both the Demand & Supplyplanning capabilities. The Machine learning models deployedthere are able to show the anomalies, organize for businessbuilding, and help us drive the input metric of forecast accuracy.On 'Source to Pay' we have deployed digital capabilities in ourprocurement & payment processes to accelerate the PurchaseOrder cycle times and improve payment on time. Within 'Marketto Cash', we have focused on our Claims settlement processfor trade to ensure we step change our agility of settlement.On 'Record to Report', we have driven simplification on ourMonth-End Closing processes with automated reconciliations.The hyper automation capabilities deployed across theseprocesses have together unlocked 60,000 person hours and area significant step-up vs last year. This has come with a sharpdeployment of Robotic, Self Service & Agentic Automationacross the core workstreams, particularly across Sales, Finance,Supply Chain and HR Processes. We have also seen strong take-up of personal task automation, freeing up valuable time acrossthe organisation.
Enforcing discipline on core activity systems has been at theheart of the simplification journey. For shop floor workers, eTPM(Smart Worker) has been a focus as an activity system and theattendance management system for contract staff. This hasallowed us to embed TPM ways of working across our breweriesand drive both governance & gaurdails around personnel costper hectoliter.
Secure & modernize Digital Backbone:
As the digital and cyber threat landscape continues to evolve,we must maintain a security-first posture and strong designgovernance. Your Company has implemented best-in-classmeasures to safeguard against the cybersecurity risks across theInformation Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT)landscape. We also invested in threat intelligence and securityawareness programmes, ensuring our teams are informed andvigilant. Enhanced compliance and control assessments havefurther reinforced our commitment to maintaining a secureand robust digital ecosystem. In a spirit of creating 'Secureby Culture' behaviours, we have looked at gamification &personalization. Individualised score cards & nudges power thefuture-fit behaviours on Cybersecurity.
We are accelerating our digital transformation, includingdesigning our organisation to strengthen strategic focus,governance, efficiency and agility.
We continue to focus on input metrics of NPS (User Advocacy)and Adoption (Monthly Active Users) as key metrics in our journeyto create a digitally enabled organization. The Digital Helpdesk(Get Service) is now embedded across our key operations andhelping us drive both user advocacy and service resilience.
AI Fluency, Security awareness and deep adoption of thecore activity system continue to be at the heart of our DigitalUpskilling program, which is well embedded via our Digitallearning system and personalized scorecards. The Digital Councilcontinues to be the champion of transformative technology withapplied learning on the best of AI, Hyper automation & Designthinking for disruptive problem solving.
Human Resources
At UBL, we are committed to brewing a people-first culture whereindividuals are empowered to take ownership, collaborate withpurpose, and turn ideas into impact. Our people are at the heartof our growth, and we continue to build an inclusive and high-performing workplace that is ready for the future.
Caring for our Health and Safety:
At UBL, the Health, Safety, and Well-Being of our employees andworkmen remain our top priorities. We recognize that a safe andsupported workforce is the foundation of sustainable businessgrowth, and we are committed to providing an environment thatnurtures both physical and mental well-being.
Safety is not just a compliance requirement; it is a core value. Westand by our principle of "Safety First, Safety Always.” Our safetystrategy is anchored in addressing high-risk areas, includingoccupational safety, process safety, and in-plant traffic safety.Regular risk assessments and control audits are conducted tostrengthen and sustain safety systems across sites.
We advanced our safety standards by consistently focusing onContractor Safety Management who will be engaged in newand expanded projects in breweries. Our corporate safety teamnow ensures every project goes through a Pre-Qualification ofContractors on safety aspects before onboarding, ensuring onlyqualified contractors with excellent track record on safety areonly being onboard to ensure the projects are executed in a safemanner without injuring any of them or damaging the property.
A major focus this year was elimination of Forklift and Pedestrianinteractions. Based on a detailed HAZID (Hazard Identification)analysis of emergency evacuation, we implemented keyactions such as pedestrian-Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV)segregation, controlling the speed of the PIV and mitigationof risks linked to forklifts. These measures led to a reductionin high-risk situations, enhancing both worker safety andoperational flow.
We broadened our safety reporting by extending our safetyperformance monitoring to Sales and Marketing functions.We also revised our key safety indicators, Accident Frequency
Rate (AFR) and Accident Severity Rate (ASR), to align withOSHA benchmarks. A new reporting category, "Hi-PotentialNear Misses” was introduced to flag incidents with life-alteringpotential and guide leadership on early intervention andsystemic corrective actions. These steps reinforce our humanperformance philosophy, which focuses on the relationshipbetween people, systems, tools, and culture.
To prevent incidents, we introduced the Life Saving Commitment(LSC), a set of non-negotiable safety rules focused on proactiveprevention, learning from failure, and improving safeguards. TheLSC builds psychological safety, encouraging people to speak upand focus on systems, not just symptoms.
A unified scale called Brewery Safety Index (BSI) is rolledout across the breweries. BSI is UBL's enterprise wide safetyperformance management framework designed to objectivelymeasure, compare, and improve safety performance across allbreweries on a single, unified scale.
BSI converts multiple safety dimensions into one compositeindex, enabling:
• Clear visibility of safety performance at each brewery
• Early identification of weak signals before seriousincidents occurs
• Fact-based prioritization of leadership attention and resources
• Healthy competitiveness and accountability across sites
We continue to invest in open dialogue and shared learningthrough our Safety Committees, celebration of safety eventslike National Road Safety Week, National Safety day/week, FireSafety Week, Chemical Disaster Prevention Day, Global SafetyWeek where we apply the 5R of safety behaviour: Recognise,Respond, Report, Record, and Review. These reinforce ourcommitment to celebrating positive behaviours and respectfullyaddressing deviations
Unlocking the Potential of Our People:
At UBL, we believe our people are fundamental to deliveringsustainable growth and long-term value. During the year, wecontinued to invest in a learning and development ecosystemthat is purposeful, accessible, and closely aligned to evolvingbusiness needs. Our approach focuses on enabling colleagues toperform with excellence in their current roles, while systematicallybuilding capabilities for the future.
We further strengthened our talent management foundationsthrough the continued evolution of our People Review andPotential and Development processes. These remain centralto how we identify potential, enable career progression, andbuild robust succession pipelines for critical roles. Talent reviewsare firmly embedded into business rhythms, enabling leaders tohave regular, forward-looking conversations on performance,potential, development priorities, and readiness for broader roles.This year, we reinforced shared ownership for talent outcomesthrough focused leader enablement, clear governance, andconsistent application of our Talent Beliefs and Potential Modelacross functions.
To support a culture of high performance, we sustainedstructured communication and capability-building interventionsfor both managers and employees across the performance cycle.These interventions focused on strengthening the quality ofobjective setting, continuous feedback, development planning,and meaningful performance conversations, reinforcingaccountability while enabling growth-oriented dialogue.
Connecting and Developing Our People:
Cultural integration and collaboration remained a priority,particularly as we continued to build future-fit teams. Ouronboarding program for new colleagues continued to play acritical role in introducing UBL's culture and policies, includingbut not limited to our Purpose, Values, and Behaviours in ameaningful and experiential manner. These onboarding sessionswere expanded to take up more time, cover a broader range offunctional sessions, ensure market and brewery visits for newcolleagues, and include structured feedback and improvement.Engaging playbooks were created for welcoming new colleagues,and sharing information with them on policies, benefits, tools andkey points of contact among other critical pieces of information.
We continued to expand access to learning through digitalplatforms and simplified learning administration. Our learningplatform, UBREW further evolved as a central hub for functionalcapability building, leadership learning, and self-drivendevelopment. Colleagues accessed a broad mix of curatedinternal content, global HEINEKEN resources, and externallearning offerings, enabling flexible, anytime-anywhere learningand reinforcing a culture of continuous skill-building.
Developing strong people leaders remained a strategicpriority. Our early career talent programs continued to serveas a critical feeder for future capability, providing immersive,hands-on learning journeys for management and functionalearly career talent across the business. These programscombine structured learning with on-the-job exposure and realbusiness problem-solving, building strong functional depth andenterprise understanding.
We scaled leadership capability through the LEAD programmethat focuses on enabling managers to deliver results, shapethe future, connect meaningfully with teams, and develop bothself and others - capabilities critical to sustaining performanceand engagement.
In addition, UBL leaders continued to participate in globaland regional HEINEKEN leadership programmes, enablingexposure to diverse business contexts, cross-market learning,and deeper reflection on leadership impact. These programmessupport the development of leaders who can navigatecomplexity, lead change, and drive growth in an increasinglydynamic environment.
Function-led learning also gained momentum, with internalexperts delivering targeted capability-building interventionsacross key roles. Mandatory and compliance learning achieveddeeper reach through structured delivery models, particularlywithin our breweries. We also strengthened our manufacturingskilling agenda through partnerships with ITIs and long-termdevelopment pathways for Permanent Workmen, supportingboth capability enhancement and employability.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to unlocking the fullpotential of every UBL colleague by fostering curiosity, investingin development, and building a future-ready organizationanchored in learning and accountability.
Creating a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace:
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion remainsintegral to how we build a resilient and high-performingorganization. We continue to focus on creating a workplacewhere colleagues across gender, life stages, and abilities feelsupported, respected, and able to contribute meaningfully.
During the year, we refreshed and restructured our DEI Councilto accelerate progress and sharpen accountability. The Councilnow operates through four focused workstreams - Safety &Security, Wellbeing, Growth, and Belonging - each led by cross¬functional representatives and supported by the People team.This structure enables targeted interventions while maintaininga holistic view of inclusion.
Across these workstreams, initiatives were advanced to strengtheninclusive practices, expand mentorship and developmentopportunities for women, enable safe space conversations, anddeepen awareness through targeted learning. Progress is trackedthrough defined measures and reflected across engagementinsights, talent metrics, and policy enhancements, reinforcingour commitment to data-informed action.
Inclusive leadership continues to be embedded as a corecapability. People managers completed refreshed learning oninclusive leadership behaviours, using interactive formats andreal-life scenarios to enable practical application. These effortssupport psychological safety, equitable decision-making, andeveryday inclusion across teams.
Our gender diversity efforts continue to show sustained progress.Representation of women in executive roles has increasedsignificantly over the past few years, supported by deliberatehiring, development programmes, and targeted leadershipinterventions. These initiatives enable women leaders to navigatekey career transitions and build readiness for larger roles.
Nurturing Our Company's Culture:
At UBL, culture is shaped by what we consistently do, not just whatwe say. We place strong emphasis on listening to our colleagues
and translating feedback into meaningful action, ensuring thatculture remains a lived experience across the organization.
Employee listening continued through our annual ClimateSurvey and Pulse Surveys, providing comprehensive insightsinto engagement, leadership effectiveness, inclusion, wellbeing,and performance enablement. Survey findings are sharedtransparently and discussed across leadership forums, with clearexpectations for action planning at the team and functionallevels. Progress against actions is reviewed regularly, ensuringaccountability and sustained follow-through.
To strengthen connection and collaboration, we continuedto invest in platforms that bring leaders and talent togetheracross functions and geographies. Initiatives such as WinningTogether Everyday reinforce shared ownership for results anddeepen alignment across teams through jointly owned actionplans and execution rhythms.
Integrity, transparency, and fairness remain foundational to ourculture. We are committed to maintaining a safe and respectfulworkplace where colleagues feel confident to raise concernswithout fear of retaliation.
Staying Connected with our Colleagues:
At UBL, we believe that a connected, engaged, and inspiredworkforce is central to our success. We continue to foster a cultureof belonging, where every voice matters, diverse perspectives arevalued, and collective energy is aligned towards shared goals.
We remained focused on strengthening our culture ofcollaboration through "Winning Together” as an ongoing wayof working across the organisation. This continues to enablestronger alignment across teams, encouraging shared ownership,cross-functional collaboration, and a unified approach towardsbusiness priorities.
As part of our Future Fit Teams agenda, we continued tostrengthen our organisational capability and build a robusttalent pipeline for the future. Women represented ~24% of ournew hires during the year, reflecting our continued focus onimproving gender diversity. We remain committed to furtherstrengthening representation and building a more inclusive andbalanced workforce over time.
We also significantly enhanced our onboarding experienceto make it more structured, immersive, and engaging. Theprogramme is now designed as a comprehensive, multi-touchjourney, with shared ownership between HR Business Partnersand the Central People Team. Our virtual induction wasstrengthened into a more robust experience, supported byleadership interactions across functions, enabling new joinersto build early connections with the organisation. This is furthercomplemented by brewery and market immersions, providingon-ground exposure to our operations and business realities.
Additionally, our pre-onboarding platform, Apical, continuesto play a key role in building early engagement and readiness.By connecting with employees even before Day 1, we are ableto create a more seamless, informed, and positive onboardingexperience, setting the foundation for long-term engagement.
Rewarding and Recognising Excellence:
At UBL, we believe in cultivating a culture where appreciation ispart of everyday work. Recognising our people not only reinforcesour values and behaviours but also creates an environmentwhere exceptional contributions and moments that matter arecelebrated meaningfully.
We continue to use our new Recognition Framework for allexecutives that embeds appreciation into the flow of work. Theframework has been enabling a consistent and equitable way tocelebrate outstanding performance, exemplary behaviours, workanniversaries, and learning achievements.
The MyRewards platform offers structured recognition acrossfour categories:
• Functional Excellence Awards: Celebrating individuals andteams who go above and beyond to live UBL's values andcreate impact in their function and beyond.
• Exemplary Performance Awards: A manager-led awarddesigned to acknowledge those who consistently deliverexceptional results or display role model behaviours.
• Stronger Together Appreciation: A peer-to-peer,non-monetary appreciation for colleagues who demonstratecollaboration and values in action.
• Milestone Awards: Celebrating significant service
anniversaries at UBL at their 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and30-year milestones.
Streamlining People Policies:
In parallel, we undertook a comprehensive review of our peoplepolicies to ensure they are equitable, contemporary, and alignedwith the evolving needs of our workforce. Updates were madeacross key areas including leave, enhanced medical insurance,parental leave, internal job postings, and travel policies,simplifying policy language and making benefits easier tounderstand and access.
Strengthening our Industrial Relations:
(a) Long-Term Settlements (LTS) and Industrial RelationsExcellence
During the year, the Company made significant progress instrengthening industrial relations across its manufacturingnetwork through the successful conclusion of multiple Long-TermSettlements (LTS) at key brewery locations. These agreementsreinforced our commitment operational stability, supported long¬term workforce engagement, and provided a strong foundationfor sustainable business performance.
The settlements reflected a forward-looking approach thatintegrated productivity enhancement, capability development,operational excellence initiatives, and a strong focus onworkplace safety and product quality. By fostering constructiveemployee relations and aligning workforce objectives withbusiness priorities, the Company strengthened organisationalresilience and supported sustainable operational performanceacross its manufacturing footprint.
(b) Mangalore Brewery Closure and People Transition
During the year, the Company successfully completed the closureof the Mangalore Brewery in Karnataka as part of its broadersupply chain optimisation strategy. The transition was executedthrough close collaboration between business, HR, and leadershipteams, ensuring continuity of operations and adherence to allapplicable statutory, regulatory, and governance requirements.
Particular emphasis was placed on managing employee relatedmatters with fairness, transparency, and compliance. The closurewas completed in a structured and responsible manner withoutmaterial disruption to the Company's broader operations,demonstrating its ability to effectively execute strategictransformation initiatives while maintaining a strong focus onits people and organisational values.
(c) Digitisation & Data-Led Decision Enablement
In collaboration with Technical Team, Supply Chain HR hasstrengthened its digitisation agenda by driving consistentand disciplined adoption of the Attendance Tracking systemacross all breweries. This has enabled standardised visibility onworkforce attendance, deployment patterns, and compliance,significantly reducing reliance on manual tracking and location-specific practices. As a result, leadership now has greaterconfidence in attendance integrity, improved governance overworkforce utilisation, and a more uniform people-managementframework across the supply network.
In parallel, Power BI dashboards are developed to convertworkforce and attendance data into actionable insights for keystakeholders in the Breweries and in SCLT. These dashboardsenable trend-based analysis, exception identification, and fact-based decision-making on manpower planning, productivity,and cost management at an enterprise level. Together,improved system usage and analytics capability mark a clearshift from transactional HR operations to insight-driven peopledecisions, strengthening control, transparency, and strategicresponsiveness across the Supply Chain.
Listening to our Colleagues:
At UBL, integrity, transparency, and fairness form the foundationof how we operate. We are committed to fostering a safe andrespectful work environment where every employee feelsempowered to raise concerns and share feedback without fearof retaliation. Upholding our values and the law of the land iscore to our culture.
Our Speak Up mechanisms continue to provide confidentialchannels for reporting concerns, supported by trustedrepresentatives across the organization. All matters raised arehandled with seriousness, discretion, and care, reinforcing trustin the system.
Beyond formal channels, leaders continue to engage withemployees through townhalls, CEO connects, functional forums,surveys, and direct conversations. These platforms enable opendialogue, foster transparency, and ensure leadership remainsconnected to the voice of the organization. Together, theseefforts reinforce a culture of trust, accountability, and continuousimprovement as we build a future-ready UBL.
In Summary:
UBL has 1521 employees on its rolls across all locations as ofMarch 31, 2026.
Total employee benefit expenses for the year stood at ' 75,688Lakhs, as compared to ' 71,312 Lakhs in the previous year.This constituted 4.34% of gross revenue from operations.Your directors place on record their sincere appreciation to allemployees for their contribution towards the continued successof the organization.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BUSINESSRESPONSIBILITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Corporate Social Responsibility ('CSR')
The Company's approach focuses on creating long-term valuefor both people and the environment, while responding to theevolving priorities of the communities. Guided by the CSR Policyand its emphasis on inclusive and need-based development,the Company strengthened the interventions across four keyfocus areas - Environment, Women Empowerment, AddressHarmful Use, and Community Development. During FY 2025-26,' 1,045 Lakhs has been invested in CSR initiatives, working closelywith credible implementation partners to deliver measurable andsustained impact. The CSR Policy is available on the Company'swebsite www.unitedbreweries.comand remains unchangedduring the year under review.
In FY 2025-26, more than 70% of our CSR expenditure wasdirected towards the Environment focus area. The Company
implemented twelve (12) projects across Rajasthan, Telangana,Maharashtra, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala,supporting water conservation, afforestation, sustainableagriculture and waste management initiatives. These effortshave positively impacted 1,65,000 lives. The projectsundertaken during the year are expected to generate a potentialannual volumetric water benefit of 3,36,711 kl, based on thevolumetric water benefit accounting methodology developedby the World Resources Institute (WRI).
The Women Empowerment initiatives continued to promoteeconomic independence and capacity building for marginalisedwomen in Odisha and Maharashtra. Through these efforts,600 women were supported in strengthening their skillsets andincome-generation potential.
Under the Address Harmful Use focus area, the Companycontinued its efforts to promote responsible consumption andsafer behaviours within communities. During the year, theimplementation of Project Kartavya Phase 2, our flagship roadsafety and responsible behaviour initiative in Uttar Pradesh,was continued. The project engages citizens at a criticaltouchpoint - Regional Transport Offices (RTOs), using structured,technology-enabled learning modules to build awareness onthe risk associated with driving under the influence of alcohol,understanding road signs and traffic regulations, safe pedestrianpractices, speed and distraction management, and responsibleon-road behaviour. Through trained facilitators and dedicatedsensitisation labs established across 3 RTOs in Prayagraj, Kanpurand Aligarh, the initiative has sensitised 36,200 citizens, whilealso strengthening the capacity of local authorities to sustainthe programme beyond the project lifecycle.
Under the Community Development focus area, the Companycontinued to prioritise access to safe drinking water and essentialcommunity needs. During the year, seven (7) initiatives wereimplemented across West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana,Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, supporting improved wateraccess and strengthening community infrastructure. Theseinterventions have positively impacted 7,700 lives.
Awards
Total Productivity Management (TPM)
• Breweries at Khurda and Ellora have received the HEINEKENTPM Iron certification award.
Corporate Social Responsibility
• The Company was awarded Outstanding CSR Impact atSpiritz Conclave & Achievers' Award 2025, in recognition ofthe collective efforts to create meaningful impact across ourfour CSR focus areas, Environment, Women Empowerment,Address Harmful Use and Community Development.
Sustainability
• During the year, the Company was ranked among India'sTop 60 Most Sustainable Companies (IMSC) 2024-25 by BWSustainability World, advancing to rank 44 from rank 73 inthe previous year.
Environment and Sustainability
The Company continues to advance its sustainability agendathrough Brew a Better India (BaBI), aligned with HEINEKEN'sBrew a Better World 2030 ambitions and broader EverGreen2030 strategy. Sustainability remains integrated into corebusiness priorities, with a focus on strengthening businessresilience, improving operational efficiency, and supportingresponsible growth through progress across water stewardship,climate action, and circularity.
During the year, the Company continued to strengthenits environmental performance through a combination ofoperational efficiencies, technology interventions, and improvedcross-functional governance. These efforts enabled meaningfulprogress across key environmental priorities while reinforcinglong-term resilience across operations and the wider value chain.
Under climate action, the Company sustained a high share ofrenewable energy across its operations through a mix of biomassand renewable electricity. Renewable sources contributed 96.5%of the Company's total energy consumption. Total Scope 1 andScope 2 emissions stood at 7,132 tCO2e, representing a 92%reduction from the FY22 baseline. The Company continuesto explore opportunities to further strengthen its renewableenergy portfolio through long-term sourcing mechanisms andoperational optimisation.
Water stewardship remains a critical focus area, particularly inwater-stressed regions. The Company continued to reduce waterintensity across breweries, achieving a consumption ratio of 2.83kl/kl, supported by process optimisation, recovery systems, andadoption of global best practices. Beyond operational efficiency, theCompany continued to strengthen its basin-level approach to waterstewardship by advancing water balancing initiatives across prioritywatersheds, with a focus on improving long-term water security andenhancing resilience in the communities where it operates.
The Company also continued to drive progress towards itscircularity ambitions through improved resource efficiency andwaste management practices. Approximately 76% of volumeswere sold in reusable formats during the year. Over 90% of wastegenerated across operations was diverted through reuse andrecycling pathways, reflecting the Company's continued focuson reducing waste and strengthening circular practices across itsoperations. The Company is also evaluating scalable solutionsfor by-product utilisation across breweries to further strengthencircular practices.
Beyond operations, efforts to build sustainable workplaceshave been expanded through the adoption of environmentallyresponsible materials and practices across offices and sites. Theseinitiatives reflect the Company's commitment to embeddingsustainability across its value chain.
The Company remains focused on delivering its 2030 ambitions,including progressing towards net zero emissions in production,improving water efficiency to 2.9 kl/kl at the overall level and2.6 kl/kl in water-stressed sites, and strengthening circularityoutcomes. Sustainability continues to be enabled through stronggovernance, with oversight from the CSR and ESG Committeeand regular review by the Board.
Business Responsibility & Sustainability Reporting ('BRSR')
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) constituted a Committeeon Business Responsibility Reporting ("the Committee”) to finalisebusiness responsibility reporting formats for listed and unlistedcompanies, based on the framework of the National Guidelineson Responsible Business Conduct (NGRBC). Through its report,the Committee recommended that Business ResponsibilityReport disclosures be based on ESG parameters, compellingorganisations to holistically engage with stakeholders and gobeyond regulatory compliance in terms of business measuresand their reporting.
The BRSR, as prescribed by the SEBI (Listing Obligations andDisclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("the ListingRegulations”) is annexed as Annexure-A to this Board's Report.
The non-financial sustainability disclosure (BRSR Core) havebeen independently assured by SGS India Private Limited.
Annual Report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Activities
The Annual Report on CSR activities in terms of the CompaniesAct, 2013, ("the Act”) and the Companies (Corporate SocialResponsibility) Rules, 2014, is annexed as Annexure-B to thisBoard's Report.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Our focus remains firm on advancing our journey towards net-zero carbon emissions, maximising circularity, reducing waterconsumption, and fully replenishing the water used in ourproducts across water-stressed regions. On the social front, weprioritise inclusion and diversity, foster a fair and safe workplace,and strive to positively impact the communities we engage with.We are building authentic partnerships to address the harmfuluse of alcohol, make moderation aspirational, and provide clear,transparent information on our products. Guided by our corevalues and a strong foundation of corporate governance, we aimto serve the interests of all our stakeholders and lead by example.
The CSR and ESG Committee, constituted by the Board, providesoversight into the organisation's ESG priorities, initiatives, andalignment with leading ESG practices. The Committee reportsto the Board and meets regularly to review progress against theambitions outlined in our Brew a Better India 2030 strategy.
OPPORTUNITIES, THREATS, RISKS, AND CONCERN
Premiumisation has emerged as a central growth driver in thebeer industry, reflecting a structural shift in consumer behaviourfrom volume-led to value-led consumption. As incomes riseand consumers become more discerning, there is a growingpreference for higher-quality, differentiated offerings thatdeliver superior taste, brand experience, and aspirational value.This trend is further fuelled by urbanisation, greater exposureto global lifestyles, and the increasing influence of youngerLDA consumers who prioritise experiences, authenticity, andbrand storytelling. Expansion of on-premises channels, wideravailability through modern trade, and the role of digitalplatforms in shaping discovery have also accelerated premiumadoption. At the same time, innovation across formats—such as
craft variants, flavoured beers, and low- or mid-alcohol options—has broadened the appeal of premium offerings. Together, thesefactors are reinforcing premiumisation as a long-term driver ofbeer category growth.
However, the beer industry in India operates in a highly regulatedenvironment, characterised by complex state-level policies,high excise duties, and advertising restrictions. During the year,several states made progress toward improving parity andfairness in the taxation framework for beer, enhancing relativeaffordability against other categories. In markets such as UttarPradesh, beer retail expansion has also improved accessibility.These measures have started to support industry growth,although challenges persist in states where taxation remainshigh or restrictive policies continue, including restrictions onsuppliers' pricing.
At the same time, geopolitical disruptions in the latter part of theyear have led to increased inflationary pressures on input costs.In this environment, securing timely price revisions in key marketsis critical to sustaining margins, particularly given regulatoryconstraints on pricing flexibility. The Company continues toactively engage with state governments and policymakers toadvocate for a more balanced policy environment, while drivingoperational efficiencies to maintain cost competitiveness.
Liquidity and working capital management remain focusareas, especially with state-controlled beverage corporationsimpacting cash flow cycles. To address timing differences ofstate dues, your Company has increased short-term borrowingsas a tactical measure. This approach ensures seamless financialoperations during periods of fluctuating payments. Additionally,your Company is leveraging long-term borrowing to fund capexinvestments, balancing short-term liquidity with long-termgrowth objectives. Your Company has adopted a proactiveapproach in engaging with relevant authorities to ensuresmoother operations and optimise financial health.
The competitive intensity in India's beer market has increased,with both domestic and global players stepping up investmentsto capture emerging growth opportunities. Additionally,craft and microbrewery segments, while relatively small, areinfluencing consumer preferences around taste, freshness, andexperience, thereby driving innovation across the category.In this evolving landscape, the successful launch of productssuch as Kingfisher Smooth demonstrates the Company's abilityto respond to shifting consumer preferences and sustain itsleadership position. For the coming years, sustained focus onbrand strength, premiumisation, innovation and executionexcellence remain critical to maintaining a competitive edge.
Sustainability remains a core pillar of the Company's strategy,anchored in "Brew a Better India” and aligned with HEINEKEN's"Brew a Better World 2030” ambitions. During the year, theCompany made steady progress across its Environmental, Social,and Responsible pillars, supported by stronger cross-functionalcollaboration and adoption of global best practices.
Under the Environmental pillar, the Company advanced its focuson carbon, water and circularity through targeted operationaland value chain interventions. Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions
reduced by 92% from the FY 2022 baseline with renewableenergy contributing over 96% of total energy consumption.Water intensity reduced to 2.83 kl/kl, supported by processoptimisation and recovery systems. Circularity efforts werestrengthened through a significant shift towards reuse-ledmaterial management, with over 90% of waste managedthrough recovery pathways and 99% of packaging recyclableby design.
Under the Social pillar, the Company continued to strengthenits focus on building an inclusive and safe workplace whiledelivering community impact through targeted CSR initiatives.The Company ensured 100% fair wage coverage and recordedzero fatalities, with over 60% reduction in Lost Time InjuryFrequency Rate during the year. CSR initiatives positivelyimpacted over 2.09 lakh beneficiaries across 12 states, with afocus on environment, livelihoods and community development.
Under the Responsible pillar, the Company strengthened itsefforts to promote responsible consumption through transparentproduct information, responsible marketing practices andtargeted behaviour change interventions. Project Kartavyacontinued to scale during the year, sensitising over 36,200individuals on road safety and the risks of drunk driving, whilecampaigns such as '0.0 Reasons Needed' reinforced moderationas a positive and contemporary choice.
Overall, sustainability continues to be embedded within theCompany's core operations and strategy, with a clear focus ondriving efficiency, resilience, and long-term value creation.
As the digital and cyber threat landscape continues to evolve,we must maintain a security-first posture and strong designgovernance. Your Company has implemented best-in-classmeasures to safeguard against the cybersecurity risks across theInformation Technology (IT) and Operations Technology (OT)landscape. We also invested in threat intelligence and securityawareness programmes, ensuring our teams are informed andvigilant. Enhanced compliance and control assessments havefurther reinforced our commitment to maintaining a secure androbust digital ecosystem.
As the industry continues to evolve, attracting and retainingtop talent remains crucial. The Indian job market is becomingincreasingly competitive, and your Company is focused onbuilding a diverse, inclusive, and dynamic work culture. Leadershipdevelopment, employee engagement, and skill-buildingprogramme remain key priorities to ensure a motivated andfuture-ready workforce.
With a clear strategy focused on category growth, leadershipacross mainstream and premium segments, and operationalexcellence, your Company is well-positioned to navigate industrydynamics. Backed by a strong portfolio and disciplined execution,the Company remains committed to driving innovation,enhancing resilience, and delivering sustained long-term valueto stakeholders.
Prospects
India continues to be one of the fastest-growing large beveragealcohol markets globally, significantly outperforming a subdued
global environment. While global volumes declined by circa.2%in 2025, India recorded circa.4% growth in total beverage alcoholvolumes, reaffirming its role as a key structural growth engine forthe industry (Source: IWSR).
This growth is underpinned by strong macroeconomicfundamentals, including favourable demographics, risingdisposable incomes, and increasing urbanisation, which areexpanding the addressable consumer base. A younger adult,more urban, and experience-driven consumer is reshaping thebeer category, with consumption increasingly linked to socialoccasions, discovery, and self-expression.
Consumer behaviours are changing - Beer is evolving from afunctional refreshment to a social currency, embedded inmoments of connection, celebration, and self-expression.This makes our brands show up through innovations andexperiences important.
A key driver of growth is the ability to cater to the 'Many Indias'.Premiumisation remains a key trend, with premium and abovesegments growing ahead of the category. At the same time,value offerings continue to play a critical role in driving scaleand category expansion in a price-sensitive market. Maintaininga balanced portfolio across price tiers remains central to theCompany's strategy. Striking a balance between Value &Premiumisation with a robust portfolio will continue to be afocus for UBL.
Consumer preferences are also evolving toward moderation andsessionability, driving demand for smoother, easy-drinking beersand low-to-mid-alcohol formats. Innovations such as KingfisherSmooth are in response to these emerging needs. Increasingparticipation from younger LDA consumers and women isfurther broadening the category and creating new opportunitiesfor growth.
The consumption ecosystem is evolving, with on-premiseschannels regaining prominence as hubs for discovery andpremium experiences. At the same time, digital influence, fromdiscovery to decision-making, is redefining how consumersengage with brands.
Low per capita consumption underscores significant headroomfor long-term expansion, positioning India as a structurallyunderpenetrated, high-potential market. While regulatorydevelopments in select states are supporting expansion,state-level variability remains a structural characteristic ofthe market.
In this dynamic environment, your Company continues tostrengthen its leadership through a well-balanced portfoliospanning economy, mainstream, and premium segments. Thestrong equity of Kingfisher, complemented by HEINEKEN's globalportfolio, enables the Company to address diverse consumersegments and occasions effectively.
Competitive intensity has increased, with both domestic andglobal players stepping up investments. Emerging segmentssuch as craft and microbreweries, though small, are influencingconsumer expectations and driving category innovation.
In response, your Company is accelerating investments in brandbuilding, premium portfolio expansion, innovation, digitalcapabilities, and execution excellence. Focus areas includeenhancing cold availability, strengthening route-to-market,and leveraging data-driven insights, while managing costpressures through strategic sourcing, productivity initiatives,and calibrated pricing.
With a strong foundation and a forward-looking strategy, yourCompany is well-positioned to capture the significant growthopportunities in the Indian beer market.
Capex Programme
Your Company remains firmly committed to pursuingstrategic investments that support sustainable growth,enhance operational excellence, and deliver long-term valueto Shareholders.
During the year, the Company made significant progress on itsexpansion agenda. Following the announcement last year, landacquisition for a greenfield brewery in Uttar Pradesh has beencompleted, and orders for plant and machinery are currently beingplaced. This development represents the Company's first greenfieldexpansion in over a decade and reflects its strong conviction in thelong-term growth potential of the Indian beer market. The facilityis expected to commence operations in FY 2026-27.
In line with its focus on agile and capital-efficient growth, theCompany has entered a lease arrangement for the Ilios Breweryin Andhra Pradesh, effective May 2025. This initiative is aimed ataccelerating production of Kingfisher, strengthening supply chainresponsiveness, and meeting the growing demand in the regionthrough a capital-light manufacturing approach. Additionally,the Company has undertaken network upgrades across MadhyaPradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Puducherry through contractmanufacturing arrangements, further enhancing supply chainagility and efficiency.
As part of its strategic capacity optimisation efforts, theCompany permanently closed its Mangaluru brewery in June2025. Production has been successfully transitioned to theexpanded Nanjangud facility, reaffirming the Company'scontinued commitment to Karnataka while ensuring minimalbusiness impact.
Beyond these initiatives, the Company continues to invest in themodernisation of its existing facilities, strengthening of supplychain infrastructure, and advancement of digital transformationinitiatives. These forward-looking investments are designed toreinforce market leadership, improve operational resilience, andalign with evolving consumer preferences.
Through a balanced approach to expansion and modernisation,your Company is well-positioned to capitalise on emergingopportunities in India's dynamic beer industry.
Risk Management
Risk Management and Internal Financial Controls
Your Company recognises risk management as a key enabler of
sustainable growth and long-term value creation. In an evolving
business, regulatory, and economic environment, the Company hascontinued to strengthen its enterprise risk management frameworkto proactively identify, assess, and manage risks that may impactthe achievement of its strategic and operational objectives.
There are no risks, which in the opinion of the Board, threatenthe existence of the Company.
Risk Governance Framework
The Risk Committee of the Board provides oversight of theCompany's risk management framework and reviews theenterprise risk profile and mitigation effectiveness on a periodicbasis. The Committee also guides management on risk prioritiesand ensures alignment of risk management practices with theCompany's strategic objectives and risk appetite.
At the management level, the Corporate Risk Team, comprisingsenior leadership, drives a structured risk management processacross the organisation. This includes periodic risk identificationand assessment exercises, evaluation of mitigation plans, andmonitoring of key risk indicators.
Risk management is integrated into business planning andperformance management processes, enabling informeddecision-making and timely response to emerging risks.
Risk Management in Action
During the year, the Company continued to enhance its riskmanagement practices through:
• Strengthening of risk assessment processes, includingincreased focus on emerging and cross-functional risks
• Deployment of improved monitoring mechanisms, includingthe use of data analytics in select areas
• Focused reviews of key operational and financial risk areas
• Greater alignment of risk management processes withbusiness strategy and planning cycles
Internal Financial Controls
Your Company has established an adequate and effectivesystem of internal financial controls, commensurate with thesize and complexity of its operations, in line with the frameworkprescribed by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of theTreadway Commission (COSO).
These controls are designed to provide reasonable assuranceregarding the reliability of financial reporting, safeguarding ofassets, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, andprevention and detection of fraud and errors.
The control environment is supported by well-defined policies,standard operating procedures, clearly defined authority matrices,and an appropriate segregation of duties across processes.
Internal Audit and Assurance
The Internal Audit function provides independent and objectiveassurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internalcontrols, risk management, and governance processes. Internal
audits are conducted based on a risk-based audit plan approvedby the Audit Committee.
Significant audit observations, along with management actionplans, are periodically reviewed by the Audit Committee, and thestatus of implementation is monitored. The Statutory Auditorsalso evaluate the internal financial controls over financialreporting as part of their audit procedures.
The Company follows a "three lines of defence” model, comprisingbusiness process owners, risk and compliance functions, andinternal audit, to ensure robust oversight and accountability.
Management Responsibility for Internal Financial Controls
The Management is responsible for the design, implementation,and maintenance of adequate internal financial controls, basedon the criteria established in line with the Guidance Note onAudit of Internal Financial Controls Over Financial Reportingissued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
These controls are designed to ensure orderly and efficientconduct of business, adherence to policies, safeguarding ofassets, accuracy and completeness of accounting records,the prevention and detection of fraud and errors and timelypreparation of reliable financial information.
Continuous Improvement
Your Company's risk management and internal control systemsare dynamic and are regularly reviewed to reflect changes in thebusiness and regulatory environment. The Company remainscommitted to continuously enhancing its risk managementcapabilities, strengthening control frameworks, and fostering arisk-aware culture across the organization.
Based on the framework and processes outlined above, yourCompany's risk management and internal control systems aredesigned to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievementof its objectives and are regularly reviewed for effectiveness.
Cash Flow Statement
A Cash Flow Statement for the year ended March 31,2026,is appended.
Particulars of Loans, Guarantees, or Investments
Particulars of loans given, investments made, guaranteesgiven, and securities provided as stated under Section 186of the Act, along with the purpose for which the loan orguarantee, or security provided, is proposed to be utilisedby the recipient, are disclosed in the Notes to the StandaloneFinancial Statements. The Company has not advanced loansto Directors/to a Company in which the Director is interested,to which provisions of Section 185 of the Act apply.
Depository System
The trading in the Equity Shares of the Company is undera compulsory dematerialisation mode. The Company has
agreed with National Securities Depository Limited andCentral Depository Services (India) Limited by the provisionsof the Depositories Act, 1996, and as per the directionsissued by SEBI. As the depository system offers numerousadvantages, Members are requested to take advantage ofthe same and avail the facility of dematerialisation of theCompany's Shares.
Deposits
The Company has not accepted any deposits, includingfrom the public, and, as such, no amount of principal orinterest was outstanding as on the Balance Sheet date.
Material changes and commitments
There have been no material changes and commitmentsaffecting the financial position of the Company betweenthe end of the financial year and the date of this Report.There has been no change in the business of the Company.
Subsidiary
During the year, the Board of Directors reviewed the affairsof the subsidiary. In accordance with Section 129(3) of theAct, we have prepared the consolidated financial statementsof the Company, which form part of this Integrated AnnualReport. Further, a statement containing the salient featuresof the financial statements of our Subsidiary and Associatein the prescribed format AOC-1 is annexed as Annexure-Cto this Board's Report. The statement also provides detailsof the performance and financial position of the subsidiary,along with the changes that occurred during FY26.
In accordance with Section 136 of the Act, the auditedfinancial statements, including the Consolidated financialstatements and related information of the Company andaudited accounts of its subsidiary, are available on ourwebsitewww.unitedbreweries.com
Related Party Transactions
Details of transactions with related parties as definedin the Act and the Rules framed thereunder, the ListingRegulations, and IND AS 24, have been reported inthe Notes to financial statements. The Company hasformulated a Policy on Related Party Transactions,which is placed on the Company's website, at:Policy on Related Party Transactions.pdf.
All transactions entered by the Company during FY26 withrelated parties were in the ordinary course of business andon an arm's length basis. During the year, the Company hasnot entered into any transaction with related parties thatcould be considered material by the policy of the Company.Accordingly, the disclosure of RPTs as required underSection 134(3)(h) of the Act in Form AOC-2 is not applicable.
Cautionary Statement
Statements in this Report, particularly those which relate to'Management Discussion and Analysis' and 'Opportunities,Threats, Risks, and Concerns,' describing the Company's
objectives, projections, estimates, and expectations,may constitute 'forward-looking statements' within themeaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual resultsmight differ materially from those either expressed or implied.
Internal Complaints Committee
In accordance with the requirements of the SexualHarassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention,Prohibition & Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) and the Rulesmade thereunder, the Company has in place a policy whichmandates no tolerance against any conduct amountingto sexual harassment at the workplace. The Companyhas constituted Internal Complaints Committee(s) (ICCs)to redress and resolve any complaints arising under thePOSH Act. Training/awareness programmes are conductedthroughout the year to create sensitivity towards ensuringa respectable workplace.
The ICC consists of not less than 4 Members and hasSenior-level women employees as Presiding officers, oneexternal Member from NGOs or associations committed tothe cause of women, and employees committed to the causeand prevention of issues relating to sexual harassment.
The following details on the Complaints arising out of thePOSH are as follows:
Sr.
No.
Particulars
No. of Complaints
1.
Number of complaints of sexualharassment received duringthe year
4
2.
Number of complaints disposedof during the year
3
3.
Number of complaintspending as at the end of thefinancial year
1
4.
Number of cases pending formore than ninety days
None
Compliance under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
The Company remains fully compliant with theprovisions relating to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, readwith the relevant provisions of the Code on Social Security,2020, to the extent notified.
Vigil Mechanism and Whistle-Blower Policy
The Company has a Vigil Mechanism and Whistle-Blowerpolicy under which the employees are encouraged to reportviolations of applicable laws and regulations and the Codeof Business Conduct, without fear of any retaliation.
The link to report violation isSpeakUp portal
The reportable matters may be reported to the IntegrityCommittee, which operates under the supervision of theAudit Committee. Employees may also report violationsto the Chairperson of the Audit Committee. There was
no instance of denial of access to the Audit Committee.No whistle-blowing complaints are leading to materialfraud or having an impact on the financials of the Company.
Details of the establishment of the vigil mechanism aredisclosed in the Company's Code of Business Conduct,which is available on the Company's website and can beaccessed atCode of Business Conduct And Ethics.pdf.
Particulars of Employees
Disclosures relating to remuneration and other details asrequired under Section 197(12) of the Act read with rule 5(1)of the Companies (Appointment and Remuneration ofManagerial Personnel) Rules, 2014 (hereinafter referredto as the "Rule") form part and are annexed as Annexure-Dof this Board's Report.
In terms of the provisions of Section 197(12) of the Actread with rules 5(2) and 5(3) of the said Rule, a statementshowing the names and other particulars of employeesdrawing remuneration in excess of the limits set out in thesaid Rule forms part of this Board's Report. However, interms of the first provision of Section 136(1) of the Act, theIntegrated Annual Report and Accounts are being sent tothe Members and others entitled thereto, excluding theaforesaid information. If any Member is interested inobtaining a copy thereof, such Member may write to theCompany Secretary & Compliance Officer, stating theirFolio No./ DP ID and Client ID, whereupon a copy wouldbe sent.
Employees' Stock Option Scheme
HEINEKEN, as the Parent Company, provided Shares toeligible employees of UBL under the HEINEKEN SeniorManagement Reward Programme.
The Company is committed to maintaining the higheststandards of governance and has also implementedseveral best governance practices. The CorporateGovernance Report, as per the Listing Regulations, formspart of this Integrated Annual Report. A certificate fromS. N. Ananthasubramanian & Co., Practising CompanySecretaries confirming compliance with the conditionsof Corporate Governance forms part of the CorporateGovernance Report.
Board Diversity
The Company recognizes and embraces the importanceof a diverse Board in its success. We believe that a trulydiverse Board will leverage differences in ideas, perspective,regional and industry experience, cultural and geographicalbackground, age, ethnicity, race, gender, knowledge, andskills including expertise in financial, diversity, globalbusiness, leadership, information technology, Board serviceand governance, sales and marketing, Environmental, Socialand Governance (ESG), risk management and cybersecurityand other domains, which will ensure that the Company
retains its competitive advantage. Additional details onBoard diversity are available in the Corporate Governancesection that forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
The Board of Directors of UBL has adopted a Code ofBusiness Conduct in terms of the Listing Regulations,which has been posted on the Company's website at:Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.pdf.
Code for Prevention of Insider TradingYour Company has adopted a comprehensive 'Code ofConduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report of Trading byInsiders' and a 'Code of Practices and Procedures for FairDisclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information'relating to the Company, under the provisions of theSecurities Exchange Board of India (Prohibition of InsiderTrading) Regulations, 2015.
The Board of Directors has approved and adopted the 'Codeof Conduct to Regulate, Monitor and Report of Trading byInsiders' and a 'Code of Practices and Procedures for FairDisclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information.'
Policy on Director's appointment and remuneration
The current policy is to have an appropriate mix ofexecutive, non-executive, and independent Directors tomaintain the independence of the Board and separate itsfunctions of governance and management. As of March 31,2026, the Board had 10 (ten) Members, consisting of twoexecutive Directors, three Non-Executive Non-IndependentDirectors, and five Non-Executive Independent Directors.Amongst two women Non-Executive Directors, one is anIndependent Director. The details of Board and committeecomposition, tenure of Directors, areas of expertise, andother details are available in the Corporate Governancesection that forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.
The policy of the Company on Directors' appointments,KMP & Senior Management, and remuneration, includingthe criteria for determining qualifications, positiveattributes, independence of a Director, and other matters,as required under sub-section (3) of Section 178 of the Act,is available on the Company's website and can be accessedatRemuneration-Policy.pdf.
We affirm that the remuneration paid to the Directorsand the criteria for making payments to Non-ExecutiveDirectors of the Company are as per the terms laid downin the Remuneration Policy.
Dividend Distribution Policy
As required under Regulation 43A of the Listing Regulations,the Company has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy.This policy can be viewed on the Company's website andcan be accessed atDividend Distribution Policy 2016.pdf.
Annual Return
The draft Annual Return of the Company as on March 31,2026, is available on the Company's website and can beaccessed at Annual Return FY 2025-2026.
Secretarial Standards
The Company has followed the applicable SecretarialStandards, with respect to Meetings of the Board ofDirectors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) issued by theInstitute of Company Secretaries of India.
Directors and Key Managerial Personnel (KMP)
The Board of the Company currently comprises 10 (ten)Directors with a balanced combination of Executive, Non¬Executive Non-Independent Directors, and Non-ExecutiveIndependent Directors.
During the year under review, there was no change in thecomposition of the Board of Directors and KMP.
Re-appointment of Director retiring by rotation
Radovan Sikorsky (DIN 09684447), Non-ExecutiveNon-Independent Director, retires by rotation at this AGM,and being eligible, has offered himself for re-appointment.A resolution for the re-appointment of Radovan Sikorsky isproposed at this AGM.
Meetings of the Board and Committees
The meetings of the Board and Committees werepre-scheduled, and a tentative calendar of the meetingswere finalized in consultation with the Directors and werecirculated in advance to facilitate them to plan their schedule.In case of special and urgent business needs, approval wastaken by passing resolutions through circulation. The Boardmet 6 (six) times during the FY26. Other details, includingthe composition of the Board and various Committees andmeetings thereof held in FY26, are given in the CorporateGovernance section forming part of this Integrated AnnualReport. The maximum interval between Board Meeting,Audit Committee and Risk Management Committeemeetings did not exceed the limits as prescribed under theAct read with the Listing Regulations.
Board Evaluation and Familiarization Programme
The details of the familiarization programme, annual Boardevaluation for Directors, policy on Directors' appointmentand remuneration, including criteria for determiningqualifications, positive attributes, independence ofDirectors, and remuneration for Directors, form partof the Corporate Governance section of this IntegratedAnnual Report.
Declaration by Independent Director
During the year, 1 (one) meeting of the Independent Directorwas held on May 30, 2025. The Company has received thenecessary declarations from each independent Directorunder Section 149(7) of the Act, that (i) he/she meets the
criteria of independence laid down in Section 149(6) ofthe Act, (ii) Code for Independent Directors as laid downunder Schedule IV of the Act and Regulation 16(1 )(b) ofthe Listing Regulations. The independent Directors havefurther confirmed that they have registered their names onthe online databank maintained by the Indian Institute ofCorporate Affairs.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is constitutedto act by the terms of reference and perform roles, asprescribed under the Act and Listing Regulations. Thecomposition of the Audit Committee, its terms of reference,roles, and details of meetings convened and held during theyear under review are given in the Corporate Governancesection that forms part of this Integrated Annual Report.During the year under review, all the recommendationsof the Audit Committee were accepted and approved bythe Board.
Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC)
The NRC is constituted by the terms of reference andperforms roles; remuneration policy as prescribed underthe Act and Listing Regulations. The composition of theNRC, its terms of reference, roles, and details of meetingsconvened and held during the year under review form partof the Corporate Governance section of this IntegratedAnnual Report.
The salient features of the remuneration policy are alsoprovided in the Corporate Governance section forming partof this Integrated Annual Report.
During the year under review, all the recommendationsof the Nomination and Remuneration Committee wereaccepted and approved by the Board.
Statutory Auditors and Audit Fees
Based on the recommendation of the Audit Committeeand approval of the Board of Directors, the Members ofthe Company on September 18, 2025 vide its Postal Ballotapproved/ ratified the appointment of Messrs. B S R & Co.LLP, Chartered Accountants (Firm Registration Number101248W/W-100022) ('B S R') as the statutory auditors ofthe Company to hold office with effect from August 08,2025 till the conclusion of the 27th Annual General Meeting('AGM') of the Company to be held in the year 2026 to fill thecasual vacancy caused by the resignation of Messrs. DeloitteHaskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants (Firm RegistrationNumber 008072S) under Section 139(8) of the Act.
Further, based on the recommendation of the AuditCommittee, the Board of Directors at its meeting held onMay 05, 2026 approved re-appointment of B S R as thestatutory auditors of the Company to hold office for aterm of 5 (five) consecutive years from the conclusion of
27th AGM of the Company to be held in the year 2026 tillthe conclusion of 32nd AGM of the Company to be held inthe year 2031.
Furthermore, B S R has provided confirmation that a) thefirm is eligible for re-appointment and is not dis-qualified forthe appointment under the Act, the Chartered AccountantsAct, 1949 and the rules made thereunder, b) the proposedappointment shall be as per the term and within the limitslaid down under the Act, and c) the auditors specifies thecriteria provided in Section 141 of the Act.
The Auditors' Report does not contain any qualification,reservation, adverse remark or disclaimer. The Notes to thefinancial statements referred to in the Auditors' Report areself-explanatory and do not call for any further comments.
During the financial year, audit fees paid to Messrs. DeloitteHaskins & Sells, Statutory Auditors, for the period fromApril 01,2025, to August 07, 2025, amounted to ' 110 Lakhs.For the subsequent period from August 08, 2025, to March31, 2026, the Company incurred ' 331 Lakhs on account ofB S R. This amount includes quarterly limited reviews, groupreporting, statutory audit, and tax audit. The total auditfees for the FY 2025-26, including goods and services taxand other expenses, amounted to ' 441 Lakhs for the yearunder review.
Secretarial Auditors and Audit Report
At the 26th AGM, the Members had appointed BMP & Co.LLP, Practicing Company Secretary, for a period of 5 (five)years up to FY 2029-30 to conduct Secretarial Audit ofthe Company.
The Secretarial Audit Report for the financial year endedMarch 31, 2026, forms part of the Corporate Governancesection of this Integrated Annual Report. The SecretarialAudit Report does not contain any qualification, reservation,adverse remark, or disclaimer.
Annual Secretarial Compliance ReportThe Company has undertaken an examination of allapplicable compliances as per Listing Regulations andCirculars / Guidelines issued thereunder, for the FY26.The Annual Secretarial Compliance Report, as issued byBMP & Co., LLP, Practicing Company Secretary, should besubmitted to the Stock Exchanges within 60 (sixty) daysof the end of FY26. This Report does not contain anyqualifications, reservations, adverse remarks or disclaimersfor FY26.
Cost Records and Cost Audit
Maintenance of cost records and the requirement of costaudit as prescribed under the provisions of Section 148(1)of the Act are not applicable to the business activitiescarried out by the Company for the FY26.
Reporting of fraud by Auditors
During the year under review, neither the StatutoryAuditors nor the Secretarial Auditors have reported to theAudit Committee, under Section 143(12) of the Act, anyinstances of fraud committed against the Company by itsofficers or employees, the details of which would need tobe mentioned in this Report.
6. Conservation of energy, research & development,technology absorption, foreign exchange earningsand outgo
Conservation of Energy
The Company is taking continuous steps to conserveenergy. The particulars, as prescribed under sub-section(3)(m) of Section 134 of the Act, read with the Companies(Accounts) Rules, 2014, are annexed as Annexure-E to thisBoard's Report.
Foreign Exchange Earnings and Outgo
During FY26, total foreign exchange earnings of theCompany stood at ' 29,271 Lakhs (Previous Year:' 27,752 Lakhs), and foreign exchange outgo stood at' 50,659 Lakhs (Previous Year: ' 72,077 Lakhs).
Significant and Material Orders
No significant material orders passed, or stringent actionstaken by the regulators, courts, or tribunals, impact thegoing concern status and the Company's operations in thefuture. However, we bring to your attention the followingdevelopments/orders for the sake of transparency.
i) Competition Commission of India (CCI):
On September 24, 2021, the CCI passed an order underSection 27 of the Competition Act, 2002 ("Act”) inSuo Motu Case No. 06 of 2017 and imposed penaltieson three beer companies, including the Company,for alleged contravention of Section 3 of the Act("CCI Order”). The penalty imposed on the Companyis ' 751.83 crores ("the Penalty”). The Company andother appellants filed appeals challenging the CCIOrder before the National Company Law AppellateTribunal ("NCLAT"). The NCLAT stayed the CCIOrder, including recovery of the penalty amountimposed by the CCI, subject to a deposit of 10% ofthe penalty by the Company. The NCLAT dismissedthe appeals vide order dated December 23, 2022("NCLAT Order"). The Company and other appellantshave filed appeals against the NCLAT Order in theSupreme Court of India ("Supreme Court"). TheSupreme Court admitted the appeals vide order datedFebruary 17, 2023 ("SC Order”), stayed the NCLATOrder and consequently, the CCI Order, subject to adeposit of an additional 10% of the penalty, over andabove the amount already deposited with NCLAT.The company has already deposited 20% of the
penalty by way of fixed deposits in favour of theRegistrar, NCLAT, in pursuance of the NCLAT Orderand the SC Order. The matter is currently sub-judicebefore the Supreme Court.
ii) Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority (BIADA):BIADA had allotted 42 Acres of land ("the Land") tothe Company on June 3, 2011, in Kopakalan IndustrialArea, Naubatpur, District Patna, on a lease basis forestablishing a brewery. The Company establisheda brewery over the Land, which was closed onApril 1, 2017, upon imposition of prohibition by theBihar State Government. The Company restarted theunit over the Land and commenced production ofnon-alcoholic beverages in the unit in October 2018after obtaining approvals from all statutory authorities.On June 25, 2022, BIADA issued a show cause noticefor the cancellation of allotment/ lease of the land dueto non-operation of the unit. The Company replied thatthe production was temporarily stopped since it hadsufficient stocks to meet the demand for its productsand sought an extension to restart production. BIADAcancelled the allotment of the land vide order datedDecember 16, 2022, against which the Companyfiled a writ before the High Court of Patna. The HighCourt vide order dated January 25, 2023, directedBIADA to maintain the status quo and directed theCompany to file an undertaking that it will commencecommercial production in the unit. The Companyhas filed an undertaking in the High Court that it willstart commercial production in the unit with BIADA,recalling the order of cancellation. Subsequently, onFebruary 8, 2023, the High Court directed BIADA totake a policy decision to deal with the situation arisingout of the action of BIADA in the present petition andidentical matters. On August 10, 2023, BIADA notifiedtwo policies for availing options by the allottees toeither (i) surrender the land, or (ii) sell/transfer theland; and on October 5, 2023, BIADA notified anotherpolicy also to continue manufacturing activities overthe allotted land.
On October 30, 2023, the Company filed anapplication to amend the writ to include additionalmatters related to setting aside the policy related tothe continuance of the manufacturing activities overthe allotted land, which has stringent conditions oralternatively direct BIADA to extend the period to sixmonths to avail the option to sell/ transfer the land.The matter is pending with the High Court.
During the pendency of the writ, the Managementsought the approval of the Board of Directors of theCompany to apply under the BIADA Amnesty Policy2025, for resumption of production of malt-basedNon-Alcoholic Beverages ('NAB') and/or additionalNAB products at the said Unit within a period of24 months.
The Board granted an in-principle approval to theManagement on December 24, 2025, and based onthe aforesaid approval of the Board, the Companyfiled its application on December 30, 2025 and wasaccorded in principle approval by BIADA on January13, 2026. The Company has taken steps to completethe conditions indicated in the in-principle approvaland now awaits the final approval of BIADA to restartthe Unit.
Your Director states that no disclosure or reporting isrequired in respect of the following matters, as therewere no transactions on these matters during the yearunder review:
i. The Company has not issued any shares withdifferential voting rights/sweat equity shares.
ii. There was no revision in the Financial Statement.
iii. There has been no change in the business of theCompany as on the date of this Report.
iv. Neither the Managing Director & Chief ExecutiveOfficer nor the Director & Chief Financial Officer ofthe Company receives any salary or commission fromthe subsidiary Company.
v. No application has been made under the Insolvencyand Bankruptcy Code; hence, the requirement todisclose the details of the application made orany proceeding pending under the Insolvency andBankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) during the year,along with their status as at the end of the financialyear, is not applicable.
vi. There was no instance of one-time settlement withany Bank or Financial Institution.
vii. The requirement to disclose the details of thedifference between the amount of the valuation doneat the time of one-time settlement and the valuationdone while taking a loan from the Banks or FinancialInstitutions, along with the reasons thereof, is notapplicable; and
viii. During the year, there was no change in the status ofsubsidiary, associate, and joint venture companies asmay be applicable.
The financial statements are prepared in accordancewith the Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) underthe historical cost convention on an accrual basis, exceptfor certain financial instruments, which are measuredat fair values, the provisions of the Act, and guidelinesissued by SEBI. The Ind AS are prescribed under Section133 of the Act, read with Rule 3 of the Companies(Indian Accounting Standards) Rules, 2015, and relevantamendment rules issued thereafter. Accounting policieshave been consistently applied except where a newly issued
accounting standard is initially adopted, or a revision toan existing accounting standard requires a change in theaccounting policy hitherto used.
Your Directors state that:
a) i n the preparation of the annual accounts for thefinancial year ended March 31, 2026, the applicableaccounting standards, read with requirements set outunder Schedule III to the Act, have been followed, andthere are no material departures from the same.
b) the Directors had selected such accounting policiesand applied them consistently, and made judgmentsand estimates that are reasonable and prudent soas to give a true and fair view of the state of affairsof the Company at the end of March 31, 2026, andof the profit of the Company for the year ended onthat date;
c) the Directors had taken proper and sufficient carefor the maintenance of adequate accountingrecords in accordance with the provisions of theAct for safeguarding the assets of the Companyand for preventing and detecting fraud andother irregularities.
d) the Directors had prepared the annual accounts on agoing concern basis.
e) the Directors had laid down internal financial controlsto be followed by the Company, and that such internalfinancial controls are adequate and were operatingeffectively; and
f) the Directors had devised proper systems to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicablelaws, and such systems were adequate andoperating effectively.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND APPRECIATION
We thank our clients, customers, vendors, investors, Memberssuppliers, bankers, business partners and associates, financialinstitutions, employee volunteers, central and state governments,and other government agencies for their continued supportand encouragement of the Company during the year and lookforward to their continued support in the future. We placeon record our appreciation for the contribution made by ouremployees at all levels. Our consistent growth was made possibleby their hard work, solidarity, cooperation, and support.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors ofUnited Breweries Limited
Anand Kripalu Vivek Gupta
Place: Bengaluru Chairperson Managing Director & CEODate: May 05, 2026 DIN: 00118324 DIN: 10311134