NSE: DEVYANI · 26 October 2026
- Devyani International Ltd. (DEVYANI) gained 2.33% today, closing at ₹120.12 after moving between an intraday low of ₹115.10 and a high of ₹120.46.
- The company submitted an intimation under SEBI listing regulations disclosing that NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited voluntarily assigned an ESG rating of '64' to Devyani International. The rating report has been made accessible on the company's corporate website.
- Trading volume was 1.08 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Devyani International share price rising on 26 October 2026?
Devyani International Ltd. (DEVYANI) gained 2.33% today, closing at ₹120.12 after moving between an intraday low of ₹115.10 and a high of ₹120.46.
The broader market and sectoral benchmarks showed positive momentum on the day, with the Nifty rising 0.68% and the Nifty Auto sector benchmark advancing 0.44%. Devyani's upward movement outpaced these baseline benchmarks, reflecting localized buying interest after a challenging preceding period where the stock recorded a 20-day return of -12.64% and a 5-day return of -1.48%.
On the corporate front, the company recently notified the exchanges that its board meeting is scheduled for November 2, 2026, to consider and approve standalone and consolidated unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026. This upcoming earnings announcement follows earlier regulatory steps regarding its planned merger with Sapphire Foods India Limited and ongoing ESG ratings updates, though today's price action appears primarily driven by positioning and broader market alignment following recent pullbacks.
12.73 lakh shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 11.83 lakh shares (1.08 times). The five-day average daily volume was 8.02 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 23 October 2026 showed 5.85 lakh shares delivered, representing 46.23% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 20,043 trades.
The stock advanced 2.33% alongside positive broader market indices, staging a modest recovery following a protracted 20-day decline of 12.64%. No single same-day operational catalyst was directly linked to today's bounce.
Latest Company Developments
The company submitted an intimation under SEBI listing regulations disclosing that NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited voluntarily assigned an ESG rating of '64' to Devyani International. The rating report has been made accessible on the company's corporate website.
Regular ESG disclosures highlight the company's compliance standards and sustainability framework in the consumer services sector.
Following the board's August approval of an amended scheme of arrangement, Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India Limited filed a joint application with the Competition Commission of India. This filing marks an essential regulatory step in the proposed merger of Sapphire Foods with and into Devyani International.
The structural consolidation represents a major strategic realignment within the Indian quick service restaurant landscape.
Devyani International Limited has submitted to the Exchange, the financial results for the period ended Jun 30, 2026.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 17.04% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 15.26% on 30 June 2026, a change of +1.78 percentage points.
The filing reported 26 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Jefferies initiated or maintained a positive stance with a Buy rating following quarterly financial disclosures and strategic portfolio assessments.
What to Watch Next
- Upcoming standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, scheduled for November 2, 2026
- Further regulatory updates regarding the joint CCI application for the proposed Sapphire Foods merger
- Delivery volume trends relative to the 46.23% delivery rate recorded today
- Same-store sales growth and store expansion counts for KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Devyani International company news?
The company submitted an intimation under SEBI listing regulations disclosing that NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited voluntarily assigned an ESG rating of '64' to Devyani International. The rating report has been made accessible on the company's corporate website.
How strong was Devyani International’s trading volume?
12.73 lakh shares traded, 1.08 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 26 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
Research & analysis: WittyTrades Research Desk
Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst
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