India 
Overview
Vital statistics
- 1,175.41
Population (millions)
- 2000
Year of investment
- 11
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Number of breweries
- 18,3231
Total size of beer market (hl 000)
- 21
Beer consumption per capita (litres)
- Company name
SABMiller India
- Website
- Management
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Paolo Lanzarotti
Managing Director, SABMiller India - Contacts
- Careers
Brand portfolio
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History
- 2000
SAB enters the Indian market through a JV, and later acquisition of Narang Breweries
- 2002
The company acquires Mysore Breweries with 2 breweries in west and south
- 2003
The company forms a joint venture with Shaw Wallace & Company Ltd and acquires Rochees Breweries
- 2005
SABMiller acquires Shaw Wallace’s share of its joint venture and becomes the country’s second largest brewer
- 2006
The company purchases Foster’s India. Hayward’s Black, India’s first stout beer, is launched
- 2007
SABMiller introduces Peroni Nastro Azzurro to India
- 2008
SABMiller India launches Indus Pride, India’s first 100% malt beer in Rajasthan.
- 2011
SABMiller Introduces Miller High Life to India.
Sustainable development
Rochees water replenishment project
At its Rochees brewery in the water-stressed Alwar district in Rajasthan, SABMiller India has embarked on a natural recharge project to protect the water supply for the brewery and local farmers.
Read the Rochees water replenishment project sustainable development case study
Alcohol responsibility
India - Getting party-goers home safely
In India, statistics show that the most number of accidental deaths in the country are primarily due to drink driving. In recognition of the situation, SABMiller India has launched a campaign that goes beyond spreading awareness of responsible consumption to offer a safe solution.
Read the India - Getting party-goers home safely alcohol responsibility case study