Carlsberg India

Throws out the appeals of the beer makers, who were accused of cartelisation in the sale and supply of the beverage in various states and UTs

According to a source with direct knowledge of the matter, Carlsberg has taken action against two board members

In its 231-page order, which comes nearly four years after ordering a probe, CCI has also directed the companies, association and individuals to "cease and desist" from anti-competitive practices

Nepal-based Khetan Group and Carlsberg have been embroiled in a row since 2019 over how Carlsberg India has conducted internal inquiries into its business practices.

The Registrar of Companies has issued a notice to Carlsberg India seeking its response and is preparing to summon the board of directors soon

The findings cast a fresh shadow on operations and compliance practices at the Indian joint venture of Danish brewer Carlsberg A/S

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The latest results, like last year's, have not been approved by the board's three Khetan representatives but have been signed off by the seven nominated by Carlsberg, the sources said

The other seven directors, nominated by Carlsberg, found the practices were in line with industry norms and approved the 2018-19 results, the filing said.

At present, Carlsberg India owns eight breweries in the country, along with four contract manufacturing associations