India's biggest beer-consuming state is rationing supplies of Kingfisher, one of the country's most popular brands, after Heineken-controlled United Breweries last week suspended its sales in a dispute over prices.

UBL highlighted the unviable nature of its operations due to stagnant base prices for its products over the past two years.

Officials are rationing supplies of Kingfisher beer in India’s biggest beer-consuming state to deter hoarding and tackle shortages.

By Nandan Mandayam and Rishika Sadam BENGALURU/HYDERABAD (Reuters) -Heineken-owned United Breweries on Wednesday stopped supplying beer to Telangana in southern India, following the state's refusal to allow price rises,

After beer manufacturer United Breweries Limited (UBL) suspended the supply of popular beer brands, including Kingfisher, to Telangana, Chief Minister Revanth R