Sri Lanka’s Distilleries Company takes over subsidiary’s beer brewing, distribution
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1 min readFrom 1 outlets- The transfer is from wholly owned DCSL Breweries Lanka Ltd to its parent, DCSL.
- DCSL will add beer operations to its existing liquor activities.
- Brands include Heineken, Tiger, Anchor, Aliya, Bison and DCSL beer.
EconomyNext reports that Distilleries Company of Sri Lanka PLC (DCSL) took over brewing, packaging and distribution from its wholly owned subsidiary, DCSL Breweries Lanka Ltd, effective October 28, 2026.
EconomyNext reports that DCSL said it had obtained Excise Department approval to transfer the relevant licences. The company will now handle beer operations alongside its existing distilling, bottling and distribution of hard liquor.
EconomyNext reports that DCSL will produce and distribute licensed brands Heineken, Tiger and Anchor, along with the group’s own Aliya, Bison and DCSL beer brands, in Sri Lanka. The company said the change would be convenient for it and retail shops, but was not expected to significantly affect group profits.
EconomyNext reports that DCSL shares were trading 2.70 rupees higher at 54.70 on October 29.
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