Merger News Update: First big deal of 2026! KFC, Pizza Hut now under one roof, Sapphire Foods to merge with Devyani International – Market

Sapphire Foods-Devyani International Merger: Sapphire Foods India Limited and Devyani International Limited announced a major merger on Thursday, January 1, 2026, the first day of the new year. According to a stock exchange filing, the plan of arrangement for merger of Sapphire Foods with Devyani has been approved by the company’s board. The deal brings…

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India’s KFC, Pizza Hut operators Sapphire Foods, Devyani International to merge in $934 Million deal

India’s KFC and Pizza Hut operators Sapphire Foods and Devyani International said on Thursday they will merge in a $934 million deal, creating a fast-food franchisee powerhouse in the world’s most populous country. The deal comes as India’s fast-food franchises grapple with higher costs, slowing same-store sales and margin pressure, while facing stiff competition from…

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