Japan's Kirin leads $70m funding round of Indian craft beer maker Bira

Japan's Kirin leads $70m funding round of Indian craft beer maker Bira

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Indian craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $70 million in a funding round led by Japanese beer company Kirin Holdings Co Ltd as it looks to ramp up production amid strong demand for the alcoholic beverage, the two companies said on Tuesday.