1. About SAB Miller India SABMiller IndiaSABMiller started its journey in India in the year 2000 and in just a few years, it has grown to corner nearly one-third share of the Indian beer market with brands such as Foster’s, Hayward's 5000, Royal Challenge and Knock Out under its portfolio. A careful brand renovation programme, backed by highly proactive marketing support, has put these brands on a steep growth path, way ahead of the industry. Market Leadership & Capacity SABMiller India leads in both strong and mild beer segment with a market share of 40% and 30% respectively. Royal Challenge Premium Lager is growing more than twice the rate of the mild beer industry. Foster’s constitutes 85% share in the premium beer category and has grown by more than 45% in 2007-08.The ethos of quality reflects in the fact that the company plans an investment of US $500 million to modernize and double the capacity over a period of next five years. With 10 high quality breweries located strategically across 9 states in India, SABMiller India is well placed to service the markets quickly and efficiently with a dedicated workforce of over 3500 people. The company’s brewery in Andhra Pradesh is India’s first brewery to have more than 100 million liter capacity, which is twice the size of the second largest brewery in India.The wide sales and distribution network covering every single state in India, ensures that the company meets the expectations of the trade and consumers. The modern trade practices and transparent dealings followed by SABMiller India has ensured a long lasting partnerships with its key stakeholders, viz., customers and consumers. Innovations SABMiller India offers the widest range of pack sizes for beer in India, which includes 650 ml bottle, 500 ml bottle, 330 ml bottle, 500 ml can, 330 ml can, 50 liter draught and 30 liter draught. SABMiller has also used its global expertise to create many firsts in India including the use of one-way bottles, flash pasteurized draught standards, and Hayward's Black — a genuine stout beer. The company has enhanced its existing portfolio in India in its premium brand category with the launch of Italian brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro. SABMiller India recently launched Indus Pride, India’s first 100 per cent malt beer. Commitment to India As a company that is continuously striving to contribute to the communities and their sustainability, SABMiller India has undertaken a range of citizenship initiatives. With the objective to improve the barley quality & supply, SABMiller India has initiated a ‘Barley Development Project’, called Saanjhi Unnati (Progress through Partnership) in Rajasthan in the 2003. This project assists the farmers and local community in maximizing land use and securing good income. It has now grown to 12 Centers in 4 districts of Rajasthan with membership of over 6000 farmers. SABMiller India plans to continue to work on creating a national footprint for its brands (both in terms of quality and content) by modernizing and improving efficiencies of plants, introducing new technologies, improving brand performance in the key bear markets and make forays into newer territories. About SABMiller Plc SABMiller Plc is one of world’s largest brewers with brewing interests and distribution agreements across six continents. It owns more than 200 brands, including international premium brands such as Grolsch, Miller Genuine Draft, Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Pilsner Urquell and leading regional brands such as Aguila (Colombia), Castle (Africa), Miller Lite (USA), Snow (China) and Tyskie (Poland). SABMiller Plc is listed on the London and Johannesburg stock exchanges. SABMiller is also the world’s largest bottlers of coca-cola products. The group’s revenue in the financial year ending March 2008 was US $21410 million. Its reach extends to 6 continents, more than 200 brands, 139 breweries, 239 million hecto liters of beer & 69,000 total average number of employees.