Jubilant Consumer Private Limited has created a pledge on equity shares of Jubilant FoodWorks Limited as security for a loan transaction, according to a regulatory disclosure filed with stock exchanges on January 16, 2026.

Pledge Details

The pledge creation involves 6,00,000 equity shares of Jubilant FoodWorks Limited, executed on January 12, 2026. The shares have been pledged in favor of Bajaj Finance Limited as security for a loan availed by Jubilant Enpro Private Limited.

Updated Shareholding Position

Following this pledge creation, Jubilant Consumer Private Limited's encumbered shareholding in Jubilant FoodWorks has been updated. The company maintains a significant stake in the target company while managing its financial obligations through strategic pledging arrangements.

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made under Regulation 31(1) and 31(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. Jubilant Consumer Private Limited filed the required disclosure form with both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited.

The document was signed by Diwakar Agrawal, Company Secretary of Jubilant Consumer Private Limited, and submitted from the company's registered office in Noida. The disclosure ensures transparency regarding encumbrance activities involving promoter shareholdings in listed companies.

Promoter Group Holdings

Other promoter entities and individuals in the Jubilant FoodWorks promoter group, including Hari Shanker Bhartia, Kavita Bhartia, Shobhana Bhartia, and various Jubilant group companies, maintain minimal individual shareholdings with no encumbrances reported in this disclosure.

Jubilant FoodWorks has expanded its retail network by adding 114 new stores, bringing the company's total store count to 3,594 locations. This expansion represents the company's continued efforts to strengthen its market presence across various segments.

Store Expansion Overview

The recent store additions contribute to the company's ongoing growth strategy, though the current total falls below the ambitious targets set for the year-end.

Target Achievement Status

With the current store count at 3,594 locations, Jubilant FoodWorks remains below its year-end target range of 3,750-3,800+ stores. This indicates that the company would need to add between 156 to 206 additional stores to meet its lower target threshold.

The expansion reflects the company's commitment to increasing its retail footprint, though achieving the full year-end target may require accelerated store opening activities in the remaining period.