Supreme Court rejects Vijay Mallya's plea against foreign exchange rules

Meanwhile last week, Diageo-controlled United Spirits Ltd (USL) had exited from Vijay Mallya-led United Breweries Ltd by selling its entire 3.21 per cent stake in the company for Rs 872 crore.

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday rejected UB Group chairman Vijay Mallya's plea in a case pertaining to violation of foreign exchange rules by the Enforcement Directorate.

Meanwhile last week, Diageo-controlled United Spirits Ltd (USL) had exited from Vijay Mallya-led United Breweries Ltd by selling its entire 3.21 per cent stake in the company for Rs 872 crore.

United Spirits sold its stake to Heineken International BV at a price consideration of Rs 1,030 per share, United Spirits said in a BSE filing.

United Breweries is the owner of the popular Kingfisher beer brand and claims to have a market share of 50 per cent.

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