Sapphire Foods India Limited
HDFC Mutual Fund sold 91,20,384 shares of Sapphire Foods India Limited for ₹165.69 crore at ₹181.67 apiece in an open market transaction, decreasing its stake from 9.60% to 6.76%.
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.
One of India's oldest and most trusted AMCs with over Rs 7.5 lakh crore in AUM. Founded in 1999 as a joint venture between HDFC Bank and Standard Life. MD and CEO Navneet Munot, formerly CIO of SBI MF, has reinforced the quality and compounding philosophy across equity schemes. HDFC Flexi Cap Fund and HDFC Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund are among the largest actively managed equity schemes in India.