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== United Breweries Group ==
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The '''United Breweries Group''' or '''UB Group''' is a multinational conglomerate company headquartered in [[UB City]], Bangalore, India. The company has diverse business interests including beverages, aviation, electricals and chemicals.
[[File:United Breweries Group logo.png|thumb|Logo of United Breweries Group]]


== History ==
The '''United Breweries Group''' is an Indian conglomerate company headquartered in [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]]. The company is primarily known for its alcoholic beverages, particularly its flagship brand, [[Kingfisher (beer)|Kingfisher]].


The UB Group was founded by [[Thomas Leishman]] in 1857. The group's initial business was in the beer industry, which expanded over the years to include other alcoholic beverages. Today, the group's flagship beer brand, [[Kingfisher]], is recognized globally.
==History==
The United Breweries Group was founded in 1915 by Thomas Leishman. Initially, the company focused on brewing beer, but over the years, it expanded into various sectors, including aviation, real estate, and fertilizers. The group gained significant prominence under the leadership of [[Vijay Mallya]], who took over as chairman in 1983.


== Business Divisions ==
==Operations==
The group's core business is the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages. United Breweries is the largest producer of beer in India, with a market share of over 50%. The company's flagship brand, Kingfisher, is one of the most recognized beer brands in India and has a significant presence in international markets.


=== Beverages ===
===Alcoholic Beverages===
United Breweries produces a wide range of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits. The Kingfisher brand includes several variants such as Kingfisher Premium, Kingfisher Strong, and Kingfisher Ultra.


The UB Group's beverage division is its largest and most profitable division. The group's flagship brand, Kingfisher, is one of the most recognized beer brands globally. Other popular brands under the UB Group include [[Kalyani Black Label]], [[London Pilsner]], and [[Zingaro]].
===Other Ventures===
Apart from its core business, the United Breweries Group has interests in various other sectors. The group was involved in the aviation industry through [[Kingfisher Airlines]], which ceased operations in 2012. The group also has investments in real estate and fertilizers.


=== Aviation ===
==Controversies==
The group has been involved in several controversies, particularly related to its former chairman, Vijay Mallya. Mallya faced legal issues concerning financial irregularities and was declared a fugitive economic offender by Indian authorities.


The UB Group ventured into the aviation industry with the launch of [[Kingfisher Airlines]] in 2005. However, the airline ceased operations in 2012 due to financial difficulties.
==Gallery==
 
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=== Electricals ===
File:UB City.jpg|UB City, a commercial complex in Bangalore developed by the United Breweries Group
 
File:Kingfisher beer ad in Goa.JPG|A Kingfisher beer advertisement in Goa
The UB Group's electrical division, [[Mangalore Chemicals & Fertilizers]], manufactures a wide range of electrical products including batteries, inverters, and generators.
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=== Chemicals ===
 
The group's chemical division, [[United Breweries (Holdings) Limited]], is involved in the manufacture and sale of a wide range of chemicals used in various industries.
 
== Controversies ==
 
The UB Group has been involved in several controversies, most notably the financial troubles and subsequent grounding of Kingfisher Airlines. The group's chairman, [[Vijay Mallya]], has also been involved in several legal issues.
 
== See Also ==


==Related pages==
* [[Kingfisher (beer)]]
* [[Vijay Mallya]]
* [[Vijay Mallya]]
* [[Kingfisher Airlines]]
* [[Kingfisher Airlines]]
* [[Kingfisher (beer)]]


== References ==
==References==
 
{{Reflist}}
== External Links ==
 
* [http://www.unitedbreweries.com/ Official Website]


[[Category:Conglomerate companies of India]]
[[Category:Companies based in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Companies based in Bangalore]]
[[Category:Conglomerate companies of India]]
[[Category:Breweries of India]]
[[Category:Indian brands]]
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[[Category:Companies established in 1857]]
File:United_Breweries_Group_logo.png|Logo of United Breweries Group
File:UB_City.jpg|UB City, a commercial complex in Bangalore
File:Kingfisher_beer_ad_in_Goa.JPG|Kingfisher beer advertisement in Goa
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Latest revision as of 01:57, 18 February 2025


File:United Breweries Group logo.png
Logo of United Breweries Group

The United Breweries Group is an Indian conglomerate company headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. The company is primarily known for its alcoholic beverages, particularly its flagship brand, Kingfisher.

History[edit]

The United Breweries Group was founded in 1915 by Thomas Leishman. Initially, the company focused on brewing beer, but over the years, it expanded into various sectors, including aviation, real estate, and fertilizers. The group gained significant prominence under the leadership of Vijay Mallya, who took over as chairman in 1983.

Operations[edit]

The group's core business is the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages. United Breweries is the largest producer of beer in India, with a market share of over 50%. The company's flagship brand, Kingfisher, is one of the most recognized beer brands in India and has a significant presence in international markets.

Alcoholic Beverages[edit]

United Breweries produces a wide range of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and spirits. The Kingfisher brand includes several variants such as Kingfisher Premium, Kingfisher Strong, and Kingfisher Ultra.

Other Ventures[edit]

Apart from its core business, the United Breweries Group has interests in various other sectors. The group was involved in the aviation industry through Kingfisher Airlines, which ceased operations in 2012. The group also has investments in real estate and fertilizers.

Controversies[edit]

The group has been involved in several controversies, particularly related to its former chairman, Vijay Mallya. Mallya faced legal issues concerning financial irregularities and was declared a fugitive economic offender by Indian authorities.

Gallery[edit]

  • UB City, a commercial complex in Bangalore developed by the United Breweries Group
    UB City, a commercial complex in Bangalore developed by the United Breweries Group
  • A Kingfisher beer advertisement in Goa
    A Kingfisher beer advertisement in Goa

Related pages[edit]

References[edit]

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