Sapphire Foods India Limited
Sundaram Mutual Fund raised its stake in Sapphire Foods India Limited from 2.13% to 3.47%. The fund purchased 43,05,871 shares to bring its total holding to 1,11,51,764 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.
Chennai-based AMC founded in 1996 as a joint venture with BNP Paribas, now wholly owned by the Sundaram Finance Group. Manages over Rs 1 lakh crore. Strong brand in South India with equity funds that have delivered consistent long-term track records across market cycles. Sundaram Mid Cap Fund has been a flagship since the early 2000s.