Bira 91 employees' salary, PF and TDS complaint to central government resurfaces from late October
Around 90 current and former Bira 91 employees reportedly wrote to central authorities in a letter resurfacing from around October 30, alleging seven months of unpaid salaries and non-deposit of PF and TDS dues. The complaints raise fresh concerns over B9 Beverages' liquidity, statutory compliance and operating continuity.
What happened
Bira 91 parent B9 Beverages faces employee complaints to central authorities over alleged seven months’ unpaid salaries, PF, TDS, gratuity and vendor dues.
Key facts
- About 90 former and current employees signed the letter
- Over 600 families affected, according to employees
- Seven months of unpaid salaries alleged
- Approximately ₹50 crore TDS allegedly unpaid
- PF contributions allegedly not deposited since April 2024
What changed
Bira 91 parent B9 Beverages faces employee complaints to central authorities over alleged seven months’ unpaid salaries, PF, TDS, gratuity and vendor dues. Employees estimate ₹1,400–1,500 crore liabilities, raising concerns over the Indian craft beer brand’s operating continuity.
Why this matters
Alleged seven-month salary delays and unpaid PF/TDS obligations signal acute liquidity and execution risk, potentially disrupting workforce retention, supply continuity and distributor confidence.
What to watch
- Formal notices, inspections or recovery actions by labour authorities, EPFO or income-tax officials.
- Confirmation of delayed PF/TDS filings or statutory-payment defaults in public or regulatory records.
- Management communication specifying outstanding salaries, payment dates and funding source.
- Senior leadership exits, plant closures, distributor exits or product-availability deterioration.
- Fundraising announcements, debt restructuring, strategic-sale discussions or insolvency-related filings.
Also reported by
- Business Standard (via Wayback) — Same time