HEINEKEN Group Company Set to Commission New Canning Line; Rs 110 Crore Investment Announced
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United Breweries plans to commission a Rs 110 crore canning line at its Ellora Brewery in Maharashtra in September 2026, expanding its ability to serve rising demand for beer cans and premium products.
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United Breweries Limited (UBL), India’s largest beer manufacturer and part of HEINEKEN, is set to commission a new canning line at its Ellora Brewery in the Waluj MIDC area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
Following the announcement, the share price of United Breweries traded in the green. The stock opened at Rs 1,305 and touched an intraday high of Rs 1,322.90. At the day’s high, the stock was up around 1.10 per cent from its previous close of Rs 1,308.50.
New Canning Line to Strengthen Maharashtra Operations
The new facility will be the first canning line at UBL’s Ellora Brewery. With a capacity of 40,000 cans per hour, it is also expected to be among the fastest canning lines across the company’s manufacturing network.
The addition of the canning line will complement the brewery’s existing bottling infrastructure. This will give UBL greater flexibility to adjust its packaging mix based on consumer demand.
The Ellora Brewery currently has packaging capacity of up to 1.5 million cases per month. The new investment is expected to improve the utilisation of the existing packaging infrastructure while providing greater operational flexibility.
Kingfisher Brands to Lead Production
The new canning line will initially produce cans of Kingfisher Strong, Kingfisher Premium, Bullet Strong and London Pilsner.
The move comes at a time when consumer preferences in the beer market are evolving, with cans gaining popularity across several markets. UBL expects the additional capacity to help it respond to this demand while supporting the premiumisation of its beer portfolio.
Expansion Follows Telangana Investment
The Ellora investment comes shortly after UBL commissioned a new canning line at its Nizam Brewery in Telangana in July 2026.
For UBL, the expansion in Maharashtra is particularly relevant as the state remains an important market for beer consumption.
About United Breweries Limited
United Breweries Limited is engaged in the manufacture and sale of beer and non-alcoholic beverages. The Company has a portfolio of beer brands, including Kingfisher and other products catering to different consumer segments.
Disclaimer: The article is for informational purposes only and not investment advice.