Carlsberg India’s Alwar brewery was reportedly ordered to shut after particulate emissions exceeded limits and pollution-monitoring data fell short of requirements.
October 2026: Carlsberg India has reportedly been ordered to shut its brewery in Alwar, Rajasthan, after particulate emissions were found to exceed the permissible limit by nearly eight times. The action by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) comes as the Danish brewer advances preparations for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) valued at approximately US$700 million.
According to a report by The Economic Times, the closure order followed findings of significant pollution-control violations at the facility. The brewery also transmitted only 35.12% of its mandatory pollution-monitoring data to the central regulator, substantially below the required threshold of 85%.
The RSPCB revoked the plant’s consent to operate, originally granted on April 24, 2024, and valid until October 31, 2028, subject to compliance with prescribed conditions. The board directed the company to close the unit and warned that non-compliance could lead to further action under applicable air and water pollution laws.
The enforcement action followed an inspection by the central pollution regulator in July and a subsequent recommendation for closure in August, according to the report. The state board also directed the local electricity distribution utility to disconnect power to the facility as part of the enforcement measures.
The shutdown is expected to affect beer supplies in Rajasthan. However, an industry official quoted by The Economic Times indicated that the impact could be limited because the closure came after the peak summer season.
The development adds a regulatory issue to Carlsberg India’s preparations for a stock market listing. Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued its observations on the proposed IPO, a key step in the regulatory process. The offering is expected to raise around US$700 million.
The duration of the brewery closure and its potential implications for production, distribution and the IPO remain to be seen.
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