News for 'United Breweries Group'

Mallya group's Rs 350-cr UB shares sold in 4th quarter

Mallya group's Rs 350-cr UB shares sold in 4th quarter

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

In all, 4.2 million shares were sold during the quarter.

DGCA to KFA: Ensure UB Group funds

DGCA to KFA: Ensure UB Group funds

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Licence suspension would be revoked only after stakeholders are convinced of the airline's revival plan, say sources.

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

ED, Sebi to probe Mallya-Diageo deal for South African Breweries

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The money was paid to Mallya in two tranches in his offshore accounts.

Man behind Old Monk rum passes into the ages

Man behind Old Monk rum passes into the ages

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The man who ran Mohan Meakin for over four decades was a teetotaller.

Heineken buys 14.98% more stake in UBL; shareholding now at 61.5%

Heineken buys 14.98% more stake in UBL; shareholding now at 61.5%

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Dutch brewing major Heineken on Wednesday said it has acquired an additional 14.98 per cent stake in United Breweries Ltd, taking its total shareholding to 61.50 per cent. "Heineken N.V. today (on Wednesday) announces that it has acquired an additional 39,644,346 ordinary shares in United Breweries Ltd (UBL) taking its shareholding in UBL from 46.5 per cent to 61.5 per cent," Heineken said in a statement. UBL, with its flagship brand 'Kingfisher', is the leading player in the beer market in India.

ED to ask depositories to freeze shares owned by Vijay Mallya

ED to ask depositories to freeze shares owned by Vijay Mallya

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The enforcement agency is looking to ensure that no big deals or transactions, such as the one Mallya struck with Diageo for Rs 500 crore, take place.

UB group to consider rights issue

UB group to consider rights issue

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that its board was scheduled to meet on September 28 to consider the proposal to issue further equity shares to existing shareholders on a "rights" basis.

UB to replicate beer strategy for wines

UB to replicate beer strategy for wines

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The UB Group, which is an established leader in the Indian beer and spirits market, is aiming to replicate its success by addressing the wine market with its two companies - United Spirits and United Breweries.

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

I am not an absconder, says Mallya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'I have been most pained at being painted as an absconder'.

UB makes an open offer for 20% in Air Deccan

UB makes an open offer for 20% in Air Deccan

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Vijay Mallya's United Breweries Holdings has made an open offer for an additional 20 per cent stake in Air Deccan in which it has already acquired 26 per cent for Rs 550 crore (Rs 5.5 billion).

United Spirits sells UB shares worth Rs 872 cr to Heineken, loses 'promoter' status

United Spirits sells UB shares worth Rs 872 cr to Heineken, loses 'promoter' status

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

With this, Heineken's stake has risen from 39% to 42.2%.

SBI consortium to take over Kingfisher House

SBI consortium to take over Kingfisher House

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Kingfisher House is one of the prime real estates of the airline.

Mallya's 'associate' white knight for Kingfisher

Mallya's 'associate' white knight for Kingfisher

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Though the UB Group chairman didn't name anybody, some of these associates could be the owners of Balaji Distilleries, whose breweries and distilleries were acquired by UB Group companies -- United Spirits and United Breweries -- during the last financial year.

Banks link fresh funds to Mallya's ouster from boards

Banks link fresh funds to Mallya's ouster from boards

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Kolkata-based United Bank of India, which had earlier declared Kingfisher Airlines and its four directors, including Mallya as wilful defaulters, on Tuesday identified UBHL, the guarantor of the grounded Kingfisher Airlines, also a wilful defaulter.

Mallya tells USL it's business as usual

Mallya tells USL it's business as usual

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Diageo gets assurance, Heineken may seek one, too.

Woodpecker Air that brew intoxicants: CEA takes dig at Mallya

Woodpecker Air that brew intoxicants: CEA takes dig at Mallya

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Kingfisher Airlines, promoted by Vijay Mallya whose other group entities included United Breweries, owe close to Rs 7,000 crore to 17 banks.

USL becomes world's No 2 spirit co

USL becomes world's No 2 spirit co

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

United Spirits Limited clocked sales volume of 100 million cases for the fiscal ended March 31, 2010, becoming the world's second largest spirit company by volumes, UB group chairman Dr Vijay Mallya,announced on Wednesday.

Yes Bank invokes Mallya's pledged shares in UB

Yes Bank invokes Mallya's pledged shares in UB

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Banks tighten hold on Mallya for defaults on KFA loans

United Spirits to shed 300 jobs

United Spirits to shed 300 jobs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

United Spirits wants to align its resources to meet its goals of becoming a trusted and respected consumer goods company.

FIIs sell 10.64% stake in UBHL ahead of Diageo deal

FIIs sell 10.64% stake in UBHL ahead of Diageo deal

Rediff.com13 Nov 2012

Promoter stake rises seven per cent in revised filing.

Many India Inc biggies in Sebi's list of 2000 defaulters

Many India Inc biggies in Sebi's list of 2000 defaulters

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

SBI Capital, Axis Capital, GMR Holdings, United Breweries, Alpic Finance (a Cipla group unit), Saradha Realty, United Bank of India and Trident India are among the prominent entities named in the list.

Stock price of all Mallya-controlled companies surge

Stock price of all Mallya-controlled companies surge

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

All companies stock price surged on the news that UB Group has reached a deal with the world's largest spirit maker Diageo for a stake sale.

Mallya offers 3 kg gold to Lord Venkateswara

Mallya offers 3 kg gold to Lord Venkateswara

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Mallya donated the gold after offering worship and requested temple authorities to use it for gilding the doors at the sanctum sanctorum, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams deputy executive officer (temple) Chinnamgari Ramana told PTI.

Mallya buys 50 per cent in Epic Aircraft

Mallya buys 50 per cent in Epic Aircraft

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The US Federal Aviation Administration has yet to certify Epic's planes. The company manufactures private business jets with single and twin engines, capable of carrying six to seven people.

  McDowell buys 85% in whisky brewer

McDowell buys 85% in whisky brewer

Rediff.com11 Dec 2002

McDowell has acquired 85 per cent of Triumph Distilleries and Vintners Pvt Ltd at around Rs 600 million from a clutch of investors.

MCFL investments in UB group firm may be irregular

MCFL investments in UB group firm may be irregular

Rediff.com6 May 2016

A forensic audit has found possible 'irregularities and mismanagement' in advances and investments made by Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilizers to his other group companies.

Lucrative Indian partner=jewel in S&N crown

Lucrative Indian partner=jewel in S&N crown

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

Heineken's joint takeover of Scottish & Newcastle could put the Dutch group in a position to try to take over the British brewer's fast-growing Indian partner, United Breweries, which is controlled by Indian billionaire Vijay Mallya, writes Joe Leahy in Mumbai.

Mallya under Sebi lens for stake sale non-disclosure

Mallya under Sebi lens for stake sale non-disclosure

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

UBHL chairman sold 8.41% stake, but didn't disclose.

UB's open offer to begin on Apr 18

UB's open offer to begin on Apr 18

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Vijay Mallya-controlled UB Group's open offer for acquiring stake in liquor firm Shaw Wallace will begin on April 18, the manager to the offer said on Thursday.

Mallya ready to smoke the peace pipe with banks

Mallya ready to smoke the peace pipe with banks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Kingfisher Airlines owed Indian banks Rs 7,000 crore as of January.

Kingfisher ceases to be a subsidiary: UB Holdings

Kingfisher ceases to be a subsidiary: UB Holdings

Rediff.com10 May 2012

The company's exposure relating to Kingfisher Airlines is under various accounts including corporate guarantees to banks.

Sebi clears Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Sebi clears Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Why banks may not buy Mallya's settlement offer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Mallya has denied that he had fled India and said he would comply with laws.

Family biz: Here come the young guns

Family biz: Here come the young guns

Rediff.com30 May 2005

What ails Mallya, Mittal, Tata?

What ails Mallya, Mittal, Tata?

Rediff.com30 May 2006

What's common between Vijay Mallya, Ratan Tata and L N Mittal besides the fact that they are all India-born entrepreneurs looking to dominate global business? All three are victims of economic patriotism in foreign soil.