New Delhi, July 22 (PTI) Beer maker United Breweries Ltd on Tuesday reported a 5.9 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 184.03 crore in the first quarter ended June 2025.
The company, controlled by Dutch multinational brewing company Heineken NV, had posted a net profit of Rs 173.80 crore in the April-June quarter a year ago, United Breweries Ltd (UBL) said in a regulatory filing.
However, UBL's revenue from operations was down 7.4 per cent to Rs 5,380.78 crore during the quarter under review. It was at Rs 5,811.28 crore in the corresponding period a year ago.
"Volume in Q1 increased 11 per cent, lapping the impact from elections during peak season last year coupled with strong estimated market share gains in the quarter," said UBL in its earnings statement.
Its premium portfolio grew by 46 per cent in the quarter, ahead of the segment.
"Within our premium portfolio, we see strong growth from Kingfisher Ultra franchise, Amstel Grande & Heineken Silver, and we continue to drive premium volume growth," it said.
Total expenses of UBL were at Rs 5,143.97 crore, down 7.9 per cent in the June quarter of FY26.
Its total income in the June quarter was down 7.33 per cent to Rs 5,391.85 crore.
During the quarter, investments in capex during the quarter were Rs 136 crore, focused on commercial and supply chain initiatives to cater for future growth.
Over the outlook, UBL said:" We remain committed and optimistic to unlock growth in the category & shape the future of beer in India driven by increasing disposable income, favourable demographics & premiumisation."
Shares of United Breweries Ltd on Tuesday settled at Rs 2,036.90 on BSE, up 0.74 per cent from the previous close.
United Breweries Q1 net profit up 5.8 pc at Rs 184 cr revenue down 7.4 pc at Rs 5 380.8 cr
PTI
Updated: July 22, 2025 20:33 IST
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