India's biggest beer-consuming state is rationing supplies of Kingfisher, one of the country's most popular brands, after Heineken-controlled United Breweries last week suspended its sales in a dispute over prices.

UBL highlighted the unviable nature of its operations due to stagnant base prices for its products over the past two years.

Telangana, the largest beer-consuming state in India, is rationing Kingfisher beer after United Breweries, controlled by Heineken, halted sales due to payment delays and price disputes. This suspension may affect the availability of beer for the next two weeks,

By Nandan Mandayam and Rishika Sadam BENGALURU/HYDERABAD (Reuters) -Heineken-owned United Breweries on Wednesday stopped supplying beer to Telangana in southern India, following the state's refusal to allow price rises,

Officials are rationing supplies of Kingfisher beer in India’s biggest beer-consuming state to deter hoarding and tackle shortages.