E-Malt.com News article: India: United Breweries commissions new canning line at Nizam Brewery in Telangana

United Breweries Limited (UBL), a prominent brewer and member of the HEINEKEN Company, has officially commissioned a new canning line at its Nizam Brewery in Telangana. This initiative is part of a ₹90 crore investment initially announced in 2025 and was completed in record time from the date of groundbreaking to the first product trial. The new facility has already begun production, having successfully completed a trial run of Kingfisher Ultra cans, the Telugu Times reported on July 17.

The expansion significantly boosts the brewery’s manufacturing capabilities, increasing its annual production capacity by 0.4 million hectolitres. This brings the total annual capacity of the Nizam Brewery to 0.9 million hectolitres. The new line is primarily intended to support UBL’s expanding premium portfolio, which includes brands such as Kingfisher, Kingfisher Ultra, and Heineken®, and is specifically designed to meet the rising consumer preference for canned beer.

The project was executed without disrupting existing bottle production, a result of meticulous planning and cross-functional collaboration. By incorporating value engineering initiatives, such as the innovative reuse of existing infrastructure, the company was able to optimize costs and accelerate the project timeline. According to Vivek Gupta, Managing Director & CEO of UBL, this investment underscores the company’s confidence in the long-term growth of the beer category in Telangana and its commitment to advancing premiumization through enhanced local manufacturing capabilities.


17 July, 2026