Jubilant Foodworks Limited
Nippon India Mutual Fund bought 45,31,932 shares of Jubilant Foodworks for ₹247.53 crore at ₹546.20 apiece through an open market transaction. This increased their stake from 4.50% to 5.18%, crossing the 5% disclosure threshold.
One of India's largest food service companies, this firm operates as the master franchise holder for Domino's Pizza and Popeyes across the country. Part of the Jubilant Bhartia Group, the company manages a diverse portfolio spanning international and homegrown brands. It has expanded into the Chinese cuisine segment with Hong's Kitchen, its proprietary brand, strengthening its presence across multiple cuisines and customer segments in the quick-service restaurant sector.
India's fifth-largest AMC with over Rs 6 lakh crore in AUM, backed by Japan's Nippon Life Insurance which holds majority stake. Formerly Reliance MF, rebranded in 2019 after Nippon's acquisition. Sailesh Raj Bhan has run the equity book for over two decades and is one of India's most experienced active managers. Known for sector rotational calls and a deep research bench.