the just-drinks interview - The UB Group

Vijay Mallya, owner of the UB Group, sits astride an enormous business empire which includes some of the largest drinks operations in one of the world’s most exciting emerging markets. In the second part of this month’s just-drinks interview, Mallya spoke with Olly Wehring about his companies’ activities in the Indian beers and spirits sectors, and the exciting opportunities ahead for the country’s fledgling wine market.

The just-drinks interview – Vijay Mallya, Part II

18 November 2008

Vijay Mallya, owner of the UB Group, sits astride an enormous business empire which includes some of the largest drinks operations in one of the world’s most exciting emerging markets. In the second part of this month’s just-drinks interview, Mallya spoke with Olly Wehring about his companies’ activities in the Indian beers and spirits sectors, and the exciting opportunities ahead for the country’s fledgling wine market.

INDIA: Diageo silent on 15% United Spirits stake

13 November 2008

Diageo has declined to comment on a report that the drinks giant is closing in on a 15% stake in United Spirits, India's leading spirits company.

The just-drinks interview – Vijay Mallya, Part I

13 November 2008

Vijay Mallya’s UB Group is becoming an increasingly important player in the international drinks business, and the airlines to whisky billionaire is no stranger to being a big player. In the first instalment of this special two-part just-drinks interview, Olly Wehring asks Mallya about travel retail and his plans for Scotch whisky firm Whyte & Mackay which UB acquired last year.

INDIA: United Spirits sees Q3 profits tumble against “extraordinary” 2006

23 January 2008

United Spirits has posted a plunge in net profit for its third quarter.

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