Archive · 31 Aug 2026
HNGIL Issues Default Notice to Bira 91 Over Bottle Dues
HNGIL has sent a default notice to B9 Beverages, the company behind Bira 91.
It says B9 Beverages owes Rs 11.77 crore.
The money relates to more than 51 lakh glass bottles.
The bottles were specially made for Bira 91 beer.
HNGIL says B9 Beverages ordered the bottles in June and September 2024.
It also says the bottles were not collected.
They are now stored in facilities in Haryana, Puducherry, and West Bengal.
HNGIL says it may take the matter to the National Company Law Tribunal.
HNGIL is seeking Rs 11.77 crore from B9 Beverages, linked to Bira 91.
The claim concerns more than 51 lakh customised 650-ml amber glass bottles.
The bottles were manufactured under three purchase orders placed in June and September 2024.
HNGIL alleges B9 Beverages did not collect the bottles, which remain in storage at three facilities.
HNGIL says the Bira 91-branded bottles were made to specific technical requirements and are difficult to sell elsewhere.
- Who
- HNGIL and B9 Beverages, associated with the Bira 91 brand.
- What
- HNGIL has issued a default notice seeking Rs 11.77 crore over allegedly uncollected customised glass bottles and plans to approach the NCLT.
- When
- The bottles were ordered in June and September 2024; the notice's issuance date is not stated.
- Where
- The bottles are stored at HNGIL facilities in Bahadurgarh, Haryana; Puducherry; and Rishra, West Bengal.
- Why
- HNGIL says B9 Beverages did not lift the bottles, which carry Bira 91 branding and are difficult to sell to other buyers.
- Claimant
- HNGIL
- Respondent
- B9 Beverages
- Brand involved
- Bira 91
- Amount sought
- Rs 11.77 crore
- Bottles involved
- More than 51 lakh customised 650-ml amber glass bottles
- Purchase orders
- Three orders placed in June and September 2024
- Potential forum
- National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)