Carlsberg India opens US$12M canning line at Mysuru brewery to boost Karnataka production 

INDIA – Carlsberg India has expanded its manufacturing footprint in Karnataka with the commissioning of a new canning line at its Mysuru brewery, a move the brewer said supports rising demand and its long-term growth strategy in India.  

The new line was built with an investment of Rs 100 crore (about US$12.0 million) and has a production capacity of 22,000 cans per hour. 

The upgrade forms part of a wider expansion plan announced at Invest Karnataka 2025, where Carlsberg India committed Rs 350 crore (US$42.2 million) to modernise and scale operations at the Mysuru site.  

The brewery, located in Nanjangud taluk and spread across 28 acres, produces the Carlsberg and Tuborg beer brands for the southern Indian market. 

Nilesh Patel, managing director of Carlsberg India, said the investment underlines the brewer’s confidence in Karnataka as a key production hub. “The additional capacity will enable us to sustainably produce international-quality beers, contribute to state excise revenues and generate direct and indirect employment opportunities for the local community,” Patel said. 

Sustainability remains central to the Mysuru facility, which integrates renewable energy through solar installations and biomass boilers to reduce its environmental footprint. Carlsberg India is also pursuing water stewardship initiatives with local partners to improve efficiency and promote responsible water management in surrounding communities. 

Founded in India in 2007, the Denmark-headquartered brewer operates 14 breweries nationwide, including eight company-owned sites and seven contract manufacturing units. Its portfolio spans Carlsberg Smooth, Carlsberg Elephant, Tuborg Strong and Tuborg Classic, among others. 

In September 2025, Carlsberg India signed a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Food Processing Industries at World Food India 2025, committing to invest about Rs 1,250 crore (US$150.6 million) across key markets.  

Of this, Rs 500 crore (US$60.2 million) has been earmarked for a new greenfield brewery in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, while Rs 400 crore (US$48.2 million) is planned for a brownfield expansion in Hooghly, West Bengal. 

Over the next three years, the company expects incremental procurement of nearly Rs 600 crore (US$72.3 million) in raw and packaging materials, supporting its brewing and packaging network as Carlsberg India continues to scale production to meet consumer demand. 

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