Westlife Foodworld Limited
Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance now holds a 1.07% stake in Westlife Foodworld Limited, representing 16,65,153 shares. Its holding rose from under 1% following a rights issue.
A leading restaurant operator in India, Westlife Development establishes and operates McDonald's outlets across West and South India through its subsidiary Hardcastle Restaurants. The company manages franchise operations, food preparation, supply chain coordination, and customer service across its restaurant network. Its distinctive approach combines standardized global operational practices with localized management tailored to regional Indian market preferences and consumer behavior.
Now wholly owned by Bajaj Finserv after the Bajaj Group bought out Allianz SE's 26% stake in March 2025 for Rs 24,180 crore. Total AUM over Rs 1.2 lakh crore. Flagship Pure Stock Fund manages over Rs 7,200 crore as a Shariah-compliant Indian equity book. Active investor across large and midcap names through ULIP and group fund vehicles.