UBL lifts prices in 22 states as Q1 sales rise 7%; adds brewery capacity
United Breweries reported Q1 FY27 net sales of ₹3,065 crore, up 7% year-on-year, while PAT fell 9% to ₹166 crore as input costs pressured margins. The brewer is expanding capacity in Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and West Bengal, with new UP and West Bengal breweries targeted for early next year.
UBL reported Q1 FY27 volume-led growth but lower profit and margins amid input-cost pressure. It has raised prices in nearly 22 states, sees policy-led beer growth, and is expanding capacity through projects in Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and West Bengal.
Why this matters
With no related recent UBL signals provided, the update combines broad price increases with capacity additions, indicating an effort to offset input-cost pressure while supporting future sales growth.
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