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Rajasthan's Brewers Battle Water Crisis Amid Stricter Regulations

12/26/2025

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Foreign beverage companies operating in Rajasthan, India, face complex regulations and rising water scarcity.
Diageo, Carlsberg, and Heineken must manage dwindling water supplies.
A court has mandated stricter monitoring of groundwater use amid unsustainable extraction in Rajasthan.
Locals blame the brewers for shortages.
Companies are implementing water-efficient technologies and community projects to improve access.

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Story summary

Foreign beverage companies operating in Rajasthan, India, face complex regulations and rising water scarcity.
Diageo, Carlsberg, and Heineken must manage dwindling water supplies.
A court has mandated stricter monitoring of groundwater use amid unsustainable extraction in Rajasthan.
Locals blame the brewers for shortages.
Companies are implementing water-efficient technologies and community projects to improve access.