India. Kaama looks to double sales of craft beer Witlinger

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After its trial run since 2014 in the Delhi market, Kaama Impex Private is all set to double the sales of its craft beer Witlinger in the country with a big marketing strategy planned for the current and next financial years (FY). (more…)

SABMiller India Ltd again in the red, but the losses are decreasing

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The fiscal year 2015-16 was a positive year for the beer industry with a return to volume growth despite regulatory issues. SABMiller India was able to grow sales revenue by circa 5% in the face of an increasingly competitive market place re-affirming again the strength of its brands. (more…)

India. Bihar brings in new law to ban alcohol

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The state government in Bihar headed by chief minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday brought a new law to ban alcohol in the state barely two days after the Patna High Court had quashed its previous total prohibition order. (more…)

India. Microbrewery Gateway looks to raise $3 mn

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The two-year-old start-up will utilise the capital to start its bottling operations for distribution of their beer across the country.

Gateway Brewing Co., Mumbai’s first microbrewery,is in advanced talks with investors to raise around $3 million in its Series A round, co-founder Naveen Mittal said. (more…)

Anheuser-Busch to pay US SEC $6 million to settle India bribery charges

A man walks past the logo of Anheuser-Busch InBev at the brewer's headquarters in Leuven, Belgium February 26, 2014. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir/File photo
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SEC investigation found that Anheuser-Busch InBev SA used third-party sales promoters to make improper payments to officials in India to boost sales and production. (more…)