date:Oct 18, 2012
rates remaining broadly in line with the first quarter. Volumes were up 23% in India with continued strong growth in Andhra Pradesh, cycling trading restrictions in the state through to the end of August, and double digit growth across the other states with accelerating growth in the second quarter. In Australia, lager volumes declined by 8% for the half year on a pro forma basis, slightly worse than the market, excluding the impact of the termination of some licensed brands and the loss of two