United Breweries Q2 profit nearly triples on premium beer demand

United Breweries, controlled by Heineken, reported September-quarter consolidated net profit of ₹134.81 crore, up about 191% from ₹46.34 crore a year earlier. Revenue from operations rose 23.7% to ₹4,623 crore. Sell-in volumes grew 16% and premium volumes jumped 38%, helped by price increases, premiumisation and productivity measures, while Kingfisher sales also rose strongly.