India's biggest beer-consuming state is rationing supplies of Kingfisher, one of the country's most popular brands, after Heineken-controlled United Breweries last week suspended its sales in a dispute over prices.

UBL highlighted the unviable nature of its operations due to stagnant base prices for its products over the past two years.

Telangana, the largest beer-consuming state in India, is rationing Kingfisher beer after United Breweries, controlled by Heineken, halted sales due to payment delays and price disputes. This suspension may affect the availability of beer for the next two weeks,

Another liquor store owner in Hyderabad, Purushottam, said some outlets had 10 days of Kingfisher beer stock remaining, while others only enough for two days.

Officials are rationing supplies of Kingfisher beer in India’s biggest beer-consuming state to deter hoarding and tackle shortages.