Sapphire Foods India Limited

UTI Mutual Fund trimmed its stake in Sapphire Foods India Limited from 1.22% to 1.18%, selling 1,43,870 shares.

One of the largest franchisees of Yum! Brands in the Indian subcontinent, Sapphire Foods operates a network of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell restaurants across India, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The company specializes in quick-service restaurant operations, managing food delivery and dine-in services across multiple locations. Its distinctive strength lies in regional market penetration, operational scale, and expertise in managing international brand franchises throughout South Asian markets.

India's oldest and most storied asset manager, founded in 1963 as the Unit Trust of India under an Act of Parliament. Now manages over Rs 3.5 lakh crore with backing from four public sector institutions: LIC, SBI, Bank of Baroda, and Punjab National Bank. CIO Vetri Subramaniam is a long-term compounder with a consistent quality tilt and clear articulation of process.