Kirin Holdings: The transaction, made through purchase of fresh shares, will boost Kirin s holding in B9 Beverages beyond the current nearly 20%, the executives said requesting anonymity. Another American financial investor is also close to investing $25 million for an additional stake in B9 Beverages, which is expected to be closed in the coming weeks, said one of the executives cited above.
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The transaction, made through purchase of fresh shares, will boost Kirin s holding in B9 Beverages beyond the current nearly 20%, the executives said requesting anonymity. Another American financial investor is also close to investing $25 million for an additional stake in B9 Beverages, which is expected to be closed in the coming weeks, said one of the executives cited above.
The fresh fundraise comes at a time when the Indian beer market is forecast to almost double to $10 billion in a decade. This is expected to come from robust out-of-home demand at bars, restaurants, hotels, younger consumers, an evolving retail environment and new flavours and innovation in craft beers. The increase will come despite the Indian alcobev market being heavily taxed and pricing being controlled by individual state governments.
The fresh fundraise comes at a time when the Indian beer market is forecast to almost double to $10 billion in a decade. This is expected to come from robust out-of-home demand at bars, restaurants, hotels, younger consumers, an evolving retail environment and new flavours and innovation in craft beers. The increase will come despite the Indian alcobev market being heavily taxed and pricing being controlled by individual state governments.