India's Telangana state has allowed beer prices to be increased from Tuesday and has directed that all existing stock to be sold at the revised rates, according to a government order. Heineken's Indian unit United Breweries had last month halted supply briefly over pricing and non-payment of dues by the state government.

Telangana government has issued orders enhancing the prices of beer in the State from Tuesday (February 11, 2025) by 15 per cent.

With the hike, a 650ml bottle of beer is now expected to cost between ₹170 and ₹180, depending on the brand, making Telangana one of the most expensive states for beer consumption in South India.

Telangana government raises beer prices by 15%, welcomed by Brewers Association. BAI urges CM to clear outstanding dues to the industry.

India's top beer-consumer state Telangana has allowed beer prices to be increased from Tuesday, weeks after a brief halt in supply by Heineken's Indian unit United Breweries over pricing issues. The order also directed that all existing stock be sold at the revised rates from Tuesday.

The Telangana government has implemented a 15% increase in beer prices, effective from February 11. According to a recent government directive, all existing stock must now be sold at the revised higher rates.