Lion Brewery returns to India with Delhi launch, eyes premium beer demand

British brewer Lion Brewery Co has re-entered India after more than 60 years, launching Island Lager and Pale Ale in Delhi via exclusive importer-distributor Copperdrop Spirits. Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are next as it targets the fast-growing premium beer segment.

— Filed Sun, 2 Aug, 2026, 15:56 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

British brewer Lion Brewery Co re-entered India, launching Island Lager and Pale Ale in Delhi through exclusive importer-distributor Copperdrop Spirits. It plans expansion to Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, targeting India’s rapidly premiumising beer market.

Why this matters

No prior related signals are available; Lion Brewery Co's Delhi launch begins its renewed India market entry, with Haryana and Uttar Pradesh planned next.

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