About B9 Beverages Limited
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B9 Beverages Limited is a public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. It operates in the alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution segment of the food and beverages sector. It was incorporated on 28 May 2012 and has been in existence for over 14 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Delhi, under CIN U80903DL2012PLC236595. Its GSTIN is 07AAECD6739Q1ZY (Delhi). The company holds 18 GST registrations, of which 14 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹156.47 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹128.18 Cr. It was formerly known as Divya Jyoti Coaching Institute Private Limited. It is led by directors including Ankur Jain (Managing Director) and Parthasarathy Ramaswamy.
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 05 March 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2024. The registered office is at Premise No. 106 Second Floor Block H Connaught Circus, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2024, the company reported a revenue of ₹668.25 Cr, a decline of 21% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net loss of ₹748.8 Cr (net margin -112.1%) and EBITDA of -₹445.04 Cr (EBITDA margin -66.6%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 15% over three years and 13% over five years.
The company has about 48 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records.
The company is associated with 2 brands: Bira 91 and The Beer Cafe. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹627.84 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹308.25 Cr on record. Court records list 88 cases involving the company, including 16 filed by the company and 72 filed against it; 66 cases are pending. The company has 72 deals on record (38 funding rounds, 18 secondary share transfers, 9 debt financings), with disclosed funding of ₹2,401.24 Cr; the latest was in June 2025. The company has 25 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 13,429 overdue payments to 328 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website bira91.com.
Company details
CIN history
B9 Beverages has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U80903DL2012PTC236595. The current CIN is U80903DL2012PLC236595, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U80903DL2012PLC236595 | Current |
| U80903DL2012PTC236595 | Previous |
Contact details
B9 Beverages Limited's registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi.
- Registered AddressPremise No. 106 Second Floor Block H Connaught Circus, New Delhi, Delhi, India – 110001
- IndustryFood and Beverages, Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing & Distribution
- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
B9 Beverages operates two associated brands: Bira 91 and The Beer Cafe. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Flavored craft beers are produced and distributed by Bira 91. | bira91.com | |
| A chain of beer cafes is operated across India. | thebeercafe.com |
Business activity
The main business activity of B9 Beverages is trade. In detail, this covers wholesale trading.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | Trade | G1 | Wholesale Trading |
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Financials of B9 Beverages Limited
FY 2024 filings availableB9 Beverages Limited reported revenue of ₹668.25 Cr (down 21% YoY) for FY 2024.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue fell 21% in the latest year, but over five years it has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 13%. EBITDA fell 106% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | -₹445.04 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | -₹748.8 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA Margin | -66.6% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | -112.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of B9 Beverages Limited
B9 Beverages has 5 current directors and 10 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parthasarathy Ramaswamy | Director | 08 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Ankeeta Pawa Also directs: An3 Consultant Partners LLP, Better Air91 Foundation | Director | 30 Sep 2022 | 4 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Shashi Jain Also directs: Cerana Beverages Private Limited, Day1 Consultants Private Limited | Director | 30 Sep 2015 | 11 Years 0 Months | Current |
| Ashutosh Gupta | Director | 08 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Ankur Jain Also directs: An3 Consultant Partners LLP, Day1 Advisors Partners LLP, Kamakhya Beer & Bottling Private Limited and 5 more | Managing Director | 11 Jan 2017 | 9 Years 9 Months | Current |
Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
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| 17 Sep 2025 | 101180665 | Bank of India | ₹9.25 Cr | Open | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 101126750 | Yes Bank Limited | ₹18 Cr | Open | |
| 07 Nov 2024 | 101104749 | Others | ₹10 Cr | Open | |
| 26 Aug 2024 | 101070849 | Others | ₹15 Cr | Open | |
| 05 Jul 2024 | 100949068 | Others | ₹25 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 22 View all charges
Deals & funding
B9 Beverages Limited has 72 deals on record (38 funding rounds, 18 secondary share transfers, 9 debt financings), with disclosed funding of ₹2,401.24 Cr; the latest was in June 2025.
Deals on record (5 of 72)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
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| Jun 2025 | Rights issue | ₹7.63 Cr | Investors: Others - B9 Beverages Limited, RB Investments Pte Limited, 2 individuals |
| Oct 2022 | Funding round · Pre-Series D | ₹33.93 Cr | Investors: Chhattisgarh Distilleries Limited |
| Sep 2021 | Funding round · Pre-Series D | ₹47.75 Cr | Investors: Placid Limited , Valiant Capital Partners, 2 individuals |
| Sep 2021 | Funding round · Pre-Series D | ₹8.7 Cr | Investors: Cosmo Films Limited, Pyramid City Projects LLP , 2 individuals |
| May 2021 | Debt financing | ₹15 Cr | Investors: Ridaan and Ruhan Buildwell Private Limited , Sara International Private Limited , Star Global Resourceas Limited, an individual |
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Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
B9 Beverages Limited has 88 court cases on record: 16 filed by B9 Beverages, 72 filed against it. 66 cases are pending and 22 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
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| District courts | 75 | 64 | 59 |
| High courts | 13 | 8 | 7 |
Cases on record (5 of 88)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Court case (CS (COMM.)) | Filed against the company by Ms Amd Industries Ltd | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed against the company by Ascendx Global Enterprises Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, South, Delhi | Cheque dishonour complaint | Filed against the company by WMS Entertainment Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| Bombay High Court | Court case (CARAP) | Filed against the company by Incred Financial Services Limited | Pending |
| District court, New Delhi, Delhi | Court case (CS (COMM.)) | Filed against the company by Returnable Logistics Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | Pending |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
B9 Beverages Limited has 25 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 13,429 overdue payments to 328 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 328)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
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| Jyoti Electro Systems Private Limited | |||
| Jinactus Consulting Private Limited | |||
| STCH Integrated Marketing Solution Private Limited | |||
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| Techsol Engineers |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
B9 Beverages has 18 GST registrations: 14 active and 4 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
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| 07AAECD6739Q1ZY | Delhi | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 07AAECD6739Q2ZX | Delhi | Active | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 06AAECD6739Q1Z0 | Haryana | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 09AAECD6739Q1ZU | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
B9 Beverages Limited has 15 board changes on record since 2015: 7 appointments and 8 cessations. The latest: Ashutosh Gupta ceased to be Additional Director on 04 Mar 2025.
41 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
B9 Beverages is an active public limited company based in New Delhi, Delhi, India. The company works in alcoholic beverage manufacturing and distribution, within the food and beverages industry. It was incorporated on 28 May 2012 (14+ years old) and is registered under CIN U80903DL2012PLC236595.
B9 Beverages has 5 current directors:
- Ankur Jain - Managing Director
- Parthasarathy Ramaswamy - Director
- Ankeeta Pawa - Director
- Shashi Jain - Director
- Ashutosh Gupta - Director
The latest financial statements of B9 Beverages on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2024. Its last annual general meeting was held on 05 March 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of B9 Beverages is 07AAECD6739Q1ZY, registered in Delhi. The company has 18 GST registrations in all, of which 14 are active and 4 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 07AAECD6739Q2ZX (Delhi), 06AAECD6739Q1Z0 (Haryana), 09AAECD6739Q1ZU (Uttar Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of B9 Beverages is U80903DL2012PLC236595. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
B9 Beverages has 88 court cases on record: 16 filed by the company and 72 filed against it. 66 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
B9 Beverages was incorporated on 28 May 2012, making it 14+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Delhi.
B9 Beverages has 72 deals on record (38 funding rounds, 18 secondary share transfers, 9 debt financings), with disclosed funding of ₹2,401.24 Cr; the latest was in June 2025.
Ashutosh Gupta ceased to be Additional Director on 04 Mar 2025. Parthasarathy Ramaswamy ceased to be Additional Director on 04 Mar 2025. Vikram Qanungo was appointed as CFO on 05 Feb 2025. B9 Beverages has 15 board changes on record in total.
B9 Beverages has 25 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2024, listing 13,429 overdue payments to 328 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 01 May 2024.
B9 Beverages can be reached through the website bira91.com. Its registered office is in New Delhi, Delhi, India.