Devyani International promoters declare no encumbrance on shares in FY26

Devyani International Limited's promoters and persons acting in concert have confirmed that they did not create any encumbrance on their shares during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This declaration ensures that no additional charges or liens were placed on the promoter holdings outside of what was previously disclosed to the exchanges.

The disclosure was filed pursuant to Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The regulation requires promoters to inform the stock exchanges if they pledge or encumber their shares, providing transparency to investors regarding the status of promoter holdings.

Ravi Kant Jaipuria made the declaration on behalf of the promoters, promoter group, and persons acting in concert. The confirmation was submitted to the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd and BSE Limited on April 3, 2026, from Gurugram.

The filing explicitly states that no direct or indirect encumbrance was made on the shares during the specified financial year, other than those already disclosed. This compliance is part of the company's ongoing regulatory obligations under the takeover regulations.

Key Details of the Disclosure

Detail	Information
Regulation	SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011
Specific Clause	Regulation 31(4)
Financial Year	Year ended March 31, 2026
Encumbrance Status	No new encumbrance declared
Signatory	Ravi Kant Jaipuria

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+1.48%	-0.73%	+0.37%	-22.34%	-32.12%	-7.30%

Devyani International witnessed significant block trades on both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), with the combined transaction value exceeding ₹125 crore. The trades reflect substantial institutional interest in the stock at prevailing price levels.

Block Trade Details

The following table summarizes the key parameters of the block trades recorded across both exchanges:

Parameter:	NSE	BSE
Number of Shares:	~5,743,952	~5,648,561
Trade Price:	₹110.39 per share	₹110.50 per share
Total Trade Value:	₹63.41 crores	₹62.42 crores

Significance of the Transactions

Block trades of this scale are typically executed by large institutional investors or significant stakeholders, and are carried out outside the regular order book to minimize market impact. The transactions in Devyani International — ₹63.41 crores for approximately 5,743,952 shares on the NSE at ₹110.39 apiece, and ₹62.42 crores for approximately 5,648,561 shares on the BSE at ₹110.50 apiece — reflect substantial interest in the stock at prevailing price levels.