Bira 91 founder Ankur Jain exits as lender-investor deal clears recapitalisation

Bira 91 founder Ankur Jain has surrendered control and ownership under a settlement with lenders and investors. The distressed brewer is targeting a production and operations restart within three to six months after recapitalisation.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 19:07 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

Bira 91 founder Ankur Jain has surrendered control and ownership under a settlement with investors and lenders, clearing the way for recapitalisation. The financially distressed brewer plans to restart production and operations within three to six months.

Why this matters

The exit follows recent signals on Jain’s B9 Beverages departure, unpaid dues and funding needs, and unresolved employee dues in the lender-backed restructuring.

Leadership is steady, with 837 signals recorded in the past 90 days.