NewsUnited Breweries Board Approves Re-appointment of B S R & Co. LLP as Statutory Auditors for Five-Year TermUnited Breweries Board Approves Re-appointment of B S R & Co. LLP as Statutory Auditors for Five-Year Term
United Breweries' Board of Directors, at its meeting on May 05, 2026, approved the re-appointment of Messrs. B S R & Co. LLP (Firm Reg. No. 101248W/W-100022) as Statutory Auditors for a five-year term from the 27th AGM (2026) to the 32nd AGM (2031), subject to shareholder approval. The decision was based on the Audit Committee's recommendation and complies with SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. B S R & Co. LLP, constituted in 1990 and converted to an LLP in 2013, operates across 14 cities in India with over 4000 staff and 140+ Partners.
*this image is generated using AI for illustrative purposes only.
The Board of Directors of United Breweries , at its meeting held on Tuesday, May 05, 2026, approved the re-appointment of Messrs. B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the Statutory Auditors of the company. The decision was taken based on the recommendation of the Audit Committee and is in compliance with Regulation 30 read with Para A of Part A of Schedule III of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The board meeting commenced at 12.15 p.m. (IST) and concluded at 06.45 p.m. (IST).
Re-appointment Details
The re-appointment covers a term of five consecutive years, commencing from the conclusion of the 27th Annual General Meeting ('AGM') to be held in the year 2026 and extending till the conclusion of the 32nd AGM to be held in the year 2031. The re-appointment remains subject to approval by the members of the company at the ensuing 27th AGM. The key details of the re-appointment, as disclosed pursuant to SEBI Master Circular No. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated January 30, 2026, are summarised below.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Auditors: | Messrs. B S R & Co. LLP, Chartered Accountants |
| Firm Registration Number: | 101248W/W-100022 |
| Nature of Change: | Re-appointment |
| Term: | 5 (five) consecutive years |
| Effective From: | Conclusion of 27th AGM (2026) |
| Effective Till: | Conclusion of 32nd AGM (2031) |
| Subject To: | Approval of members at the ensuing 27th AGM |
Profile of B S R & Co. LLP
B S R & Co. was originally constituted on 27 March 1990 as a partnership firm with firm registration number 101248W. It was subsequently converted into a Limited Liability Partnership on 14 October 2013, adopting the name B S R & Co. LLP with a revised firm registration number of 101248W/W-100022. The registered office of the firm is located at 14th Floor, Central B Wing and North C Wing, Nesco IT Park 4, Nesco Centre, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (East), Mumbai – 400063.
B S R & Co. LLP is a member entity of B S R & Affiliates, a network registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. The firm maintains a significant operational presence across India, with offices in the following cities:
- Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad
- Pune, Chennai, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Vadodara
- Noida, Jaipur, Gandhinagar, and Kochi
The firm employs over 4000 staff and has 140+ Partners. B S R & Co. LLP audits various companies listed on stock exchanges in India, including companies operating in the consumer markets sector.
Regulatory Disclosure
The intimation was filed in continuation of the company's earlier communication dated April 06, 2026. The disclosure was made by Nikhil Malpani, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of United Breweries, and the aforesaid information is also available on the company's website at www.unitedbreweries.com .
Historical Stock Returns for United Breweries
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.59% | -2.66% | -3.22% | -20.44% | -34.93% | +16.81% |
How might the continuity of B S R & Co. LLP as statutory auditors through 2031 influence investor confidence in United Breweries' financial governance amid increasing regulatory scrutiny of the Indian alcohol industry?
Will the shareholder vote at the 27th AGM in 2026 face any opposition given the broader trend of institutional investors pushing for auditor rotation to enhance independence?
How could United Breweries' auditor stability compare to peers like AB InBev India or Carlsberg India in terms of audit quality and corporate governance rankings over the next five years?
16
Create Custom Screeners 
Access 200+ Pre-built Filters 
Use 50+ Readymade Screener 
