No can, no beer! Aluminium tin crisis brews trouble; Indian brewers warn of Rs 1,300cr revenue loss

India's domestic beer industry is facing a severe shortage of aluminium cans, prompting the Brewers Association of India (BAI) to seek a "short-term regulatory relaxation" in quality control norms to prevent disruption in supply. The industry is grappling with an annual deficit of 12–13 crore units of 500 ml cans, which account for nearly 20% of total beer sales in the country, PTI reported. According to Brewers Association of India (BAI), the shortage could also result in a revenue loss of around Rs 1,300 crore for the government. Aluminium cans were brought under mandatory BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certification starting April 1, 2025, through a quality control order (QCO). While aimed at ensuring product quality, the move has created short-term supply challenges for the b