United Breweries plans significant capex increase to boost production capacity

United Breweries Ltd plans increased capital expenditure to expand production capacity and cooler availability, aiming for 50% cooler penetration in Maharashtra. Despite South India pressures from tax hikes in Telangana and Karnataka impacting revenue, UBL reported a 5.6% sales growth for fiscal year 2024-25, driven by premium brands like Kingfisher Ultra and Heineken Silver.