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UBL sees 17% jump in premium beer volume as drinkers trade up
India's largest beer maker, United Breweries Ltd (UBL), has reported a 17% increase in premium beer volumes, NDTV Profit reports. The growth came from brands such as Heineken, Amstel Grande, Kingfisher Ultra,…
The Story in Brief
India's largest beer maker, United Breweries Ltd (UBL), has reported a 17% increase in premium beer volumes, NDTV Profit reports. The growth came from brands such as Heineken, Amstel Grande, Kingfisher Ultra, and Kingfisher Ultra Max. The company's performance is part of a wider industry push towards premiumisation, as alcohol firms rely on high-end brands to drive revenue growth.
The report notes that the alcohol sector is increasingly betting on premium brands to sustain growth, as consumers shift towards higher-quality offerings.
The Indian Opinion
The premiumisation push may seem like a win-win, but Indian consumers are price-sensitive. With heavy state taxes on alcohol, the cost of premium beers could hurt demand. The real test will be whether UBL can keep volume growth without squeezing margins when the economy slows. Can the sector sustain this trend if disposable incomes shrink?
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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