United Breweries ’ Managing Director and CEO Vivek Gupta said the company’s premium beer segment continues to drive growth, supported by strong consumer demand and expanding brand strength. “Our premium business grew 17% in the July-September quarter of 2025 (Q2FY26) and 33% in the first half of 2025-26 (FY26),” Gupta said, adding that flagship brands like Kingfisher Ultra, Ultra Max, and Heineken Silver are performing exceptionally well, with Heineken Silver alone growing 34%.

He stated that United Breweries has continued to invest in its brands, even through weather disruptions, with brand investments rising 22% during the quarter. “Our coolers are now in 37,000 stores, up from 15,000 earlier,” he said, highlighting the company’s push to strengthen retail visibility.

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