NSE: DEVYANI · 26 October 2026
- Devyani International Ltd. (DEVYANI) gained 1.39% today, trading between a low of ₹115.10 and a high of ₹119.25 before settling at ₹119.01 compared to its previous close of ₹117.38.
- Devyani International announced that NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited has voluntarily assigned an ESG rating of '64' to the company. The rating disclosure was submitted under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and uploaded to the company's official website. This forms part of the company's ongoing corporate governance and sustainability reporting transparency.
- Trading volume was 0.28 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Devyani International share price rising on 26 October 2026?
Devyani International Ltd. (DEVYANI) gained 1.39% today, trading between a low of ₹115.10 and a high of ₹119.25 before settling at ₹119.01 compared to its previous close of ₹117.38.
The broader market showed a marginal positive tilt as the Nifty index rose by 0.10%, while the Nifty Auto sector benchmark slipped slightly by 0.06%. Against this relatively flat backdrop, the stock's modest upward move occurs within a broader corrective phase, reflected in its 5-day return of -2.39% and 20-day return of -13.45%.
Company news flow includes a voluntary ESG rating disclosure of '64' assigned by NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited on October 16, 2026, though corporate developments of this nature serve as general governance updates rather than direct catalysts for today's price action. The stock's movement appears more closely aligned with a technical position after recent weakness rather than any single fresh operational trigger.
3.31 lakh shares traded by 26 October 2026 · 10:40 AM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 11.83 lakh shares (0.28 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.
With no same-day operational catalysts or major corporate announcements released, the 1.39% uptick reflects routine price stabilization and light positioning following a 20-day decline of 13.45%.
Latest Company Developments
Devyani International announced that NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited has voluntarily assigned an ESG rating of '64' to the company. The rating disclosure was submitted under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and uploaded to the company's official website. This forms part of the company's ongoing corporate governance and sustainability reporting transparency.
It provides institutional and retail stakeholders with an updated third-party assessment of the company's environmental, social, and governance standards.
The company announced that along with Sapphire Foods India Limited, it has filed a joint application with the Competition Commission of India under the Competition Act, 2002. This filing follows the board's earlier approval on August 26, 2026, of the amended scheme of arrangement involving the merger of Sapphire Foods India Limited into Devyani International. The regulatory submission marks a key step in progressing the proposed amalgamation.
Regulatory approvals from antitrust authorities are critical milestones for advancing structural corporate mergers in the organized food services sector.
Devyani International informed the exchanges that Mr. Rohan Kichlu, CEO of Sanook Kitchen and designated as a Senior Management Personnel, tendered his resignation effective from the close of business hours on August 31, 2026. The departure was cited as being due to personal reasons and to pursue other career opportunities outside the organization.
Changes in key vertical leadership require monitoring as the company continues to execute its multi-brand expansion strategy.
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 upgraded the stock to a Buy rating, highlighting long-term structural opportunities in the company's QSR portfolio expansion.
What to Watch Next
- Progress on the proposed merger with Sapphire Foods India Limited through the Competition Commission of India
- Store expansion and same-store sales performance across KFC, Pizza Hut, and Costa Coffee portfolios
- Cash volume and delivery participation relative to the 20-day average volume baseline of 330,989 shares
- Upcoming quarterly financial results and management commentary on margin recovery
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Devyani International company news?
Devyani International announced that NSE Sustainability Ratings and Analytics Limited has voluntarily assigned an ESG rating of '64' to the company. The rating disclosure was submitted under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Regulations and uploaded to the company's official website. This forms part of the company's ongoing corporate governance and sustainability reporting transparency.
How strong was Devyani International’s trading volume?
3.31 lakh shares traded, 0.28 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 26 October 2026 · 10:40 AM 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.
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