Carlsberg India 

At the end of 2006, Carlsberg entered into a joint venture - called Carlsberg India Private Limited - to build a green field brewery in the state of Rajasthan, India. 

There is significant potential for growth in the Indian beer market. The annual beer consumption per person is among the lowest in Asia, at only 0.7 litres per year, and the annual GDP growth rate is more than 9%. The total beer market in India is currently 8 million hl, however it is among the top three Asian markets in terms of expected growth rates. 

KEY DATES:

2006 South Asia Breweries joint venture established
2008 The brewery in Rajasthan became operational
2009 Name change to Carlsberg India

KEY FACTS:

Sites: 4
Total Beer Market: 8 m litres
Annual beer consumption per person: 0.7 litres
Carlsberg Ownership:  45%

MANAGEMENT:

Managing Director: Pradeep Gidwani	Director of Finance: Dheeraj Mishra

CONTACT:

Revised 2009