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United Breweries Ltd has received penalty orders from the National Faceless Assessment Centre (NFAC) of the Income Tax Department for multiple Assessment Years (2013-14, 2014-15, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, and 2022-23). The aggregate penalty demand amounts to ₹54,82,99,656. The penalties are levied under sections 271(1)(c) and 270A of the Income-tax Act, 1961. The company states that these penalties are imposed on issues for which appeals are already pending adjudication before appellate authorities, and in some cases, the NFAC has levied excess or duplicative penalties. United Breweries believes it has a strong case to defend these demands.

United Breweries Ltd has announced the closure of its trading window for dealing in the company's securities. This closure will be effective from Monday, September 21, 2026, and will remain in effect until 48 hours after the declaration of the financial results for the quarter and year-to-date ended September 30, 2026. The company has implemented this measure in accordance with its 'Code of Conduct to regulate, monitor, and report trading by Insiders' and SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015. All employees, including designated persons and their immediate relatives, are prohibited from trading in the company's shares during this period to prevent potential insider trading.

United Breweries Ltd has received a favourable order from the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay, Bench at Aurangabad, in a tax litigation case. The Revenue had appealed against a CESTAT order concerning a Service Tax demand of ₹21.92 crore, plus interest and penalties, for the period September 2009 to November 2011. The dispute involved contract brewing activities of Millennium Beer Industries Limited (MBIL), which was amalgamated with United Breweries. The High Court dismissed the Revenue's appeal, upholding the CESTAT order and reducing the contingent liability to Nil. The court cited the appeal being barred by limitation and applied the principle of consistency.

United Breweries Limited (UBL) has commissioned a new canning line at its Ellora Brewery in Maharashtra, backed by a ₹110 crore investment. The line, expected to be operational in September 2026, will have a capacity of 40,000 cans per hour and is UBL's first canning line at this facility. This expansion aims to strengthen Kingfisher's growth in Maharashtra, meet growing consumer demand for cans, support premiumization, and enhance manufacturing productivity. The new line will initially produce cans for Kingfisher Strong, Kingfisher Premium, Bullet Strong, and London Pilsner, contributing to UBL's strategy of investing ahead of demand and strengthening its manufacturing footprint across India.

United Breweries Ltd (UBL), a part of the HEINEKEN Company, announced the expansion of its premium beer, Heineken® Silver, into Kerala, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh, effective August 25, 2026. This move aims to capitalize on the growing consumer demand for premium and international beer experiences in the domestic market. Heineken® Silver, a premium mild lager beer brewed with three natural ingredients and a unique horizontal brewing process, has seen a strong response in existing markets. UBL, India's largest beer manufacturer, continues to focus on premiumization and strengthening its product portfolio through its extensive distribution network.

United Breweries Limited announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors approved these results, which were recommended by the Audit Committee. The company also submitted a limited review report from its statutory auditors. The financial results and the review report are available on the company's website.

United Breweries Ltd announced its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Board of Directors approved these results, which were recommended by the Audit Committee. The company also received a limited review report from its statutory auditors. The financial results are available on the company's website.

United Breweries Ltd has informed its members about changes in dividend taxation for the financial year 2025-26. The Dividend Distribution Tax has been abolished, making dividend income taxable in the hands of shareholders. The company has recommended a dividend of ₹10 per equity share, subject to member approval at the AGM on August 12, 2026. A record date of August 07, 2026, has been set. Shareholders are instructed to submit tax exemption forms and supporting documents by August 05, 2026, via a provided link to manage Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on dividends.

United Breweries Ltd (UBL) has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The report details UBL's initiatives in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects, aligning with SEBI regulations and National Guidelines on Responsible Business Conduct. The BRSR, which is part of the FY 2025-2026 Annual Report, is also available on the company's website. SGS India Private Limited provided independent assurance for the BRSR core indicators with a reasonable level of assurance, following ISAE 3000 (Revised) and ISAE 3410 standards.

United Breweries Ltd has announced its 27th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 01:00 P.M. (IST) via Video Conferencing. The meeting will cover ordinary business such as adopting the audited financial statements for FY 2025-2026, declaring a dividend, appointing a director, and re-appointing statutory auditors. Special business includes a proposal to increase borrowing limits. Remote e-voting will be open from August 9 to August 11, 2026. The integrated annual report and AGM notice for FY 2025-26 are available on the company's website.