Devyani, Sapphire Foods rally up to 9% as exchanges clear KFC-Pizza Hut merger

Both QSR operators received no-objection letters from NSE and BSE for their proposed merger, paving the way for a single pan-India entity running KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Costa Coffee across 280+ cities. Devyani rose 8.89% to Rs 121.25; Sapphire gained 6.97% to Rs 185.50.

— Source publishedTue, 16 Jun, 2026, 09:47 IST·First seen Tue, 16 Jun, 2026, 10:10 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Devyani International and Sapphire Foods shares rose up to 9% after both received no-objection observation letters from NSE and BSE for their merger, which will

Key facts

  • 9%
  • Rs 121.25
  • 8.89%
  • Rs 185.50
  • 6.97%
  • 280 cities

Why this matters

A combined Devyani-Sapphire entity reshapes India's QSR competitive map, pressuring rivals like Jubilant and Westlife to evaluate their own consolidation, brand-portfolio, or partnership responses.