Westlife Foodworld Promoter Amit Jatia Increases Stake to 0.07% Through Market Purchase

Westlife Foodworld Limited , a prominent player in the quick-service restaurant industry, has reported a significant change in its promoter shareholding. Amit Jatia, a key promoter of the company, has increased his stake through a substantial open market purchase, as disclosed under Regulation 29(2) of the SEBI Takeover Regulations.

Latest Transaction Details

The company filed the substantial acquisition disclosure on December 12, 2025, revealing the latest shareholding changes:

Parameter:	Details
Promoter Name:	Amit Jatia
Shares Acquired:	51,500
Acquisition Date:	December 11, 2025
Mode of Acquisition:	Open Market Purchase
Disclosure Date:	December 12, 2025

Shareholding Impact Analysis

The acquisition has resulted in a notable increase in Amit Jatia's individual shareholding in the company:

Shareholding Details:	Before Acquisition	After Acquisition	Change
Amit Jatia (Individual):	67,980 shares (0.04%)	1,19,480 shares (0.07%)	+51,500 shares
Other Promoter Group Members:	56.18%	56.18%	No change
Total Promoter Group:	56.22%	56.25%	+0.03%

Company Capital Structure

Westlife Foodworld Limited maintains a stable equity capital structure with the total share capital remaining unchanged post-transaction:

Capital Details:	Specification
Total Equity Share Capital:	₹31.19 crores
Number of Equity Shares:	15,59,36,165 shares
Face Value per Share:	₹2.00

Market Significance

Westlife Foodworld Limited, known for operating McDonald's restaurants in West and South India, continues to maintain strong promoter confidence with over 56% promoter holding. This latest acquisition by Amit Jatia demonstrates continued faith in the company's prospects within the quick-service restaurant sector.

The transaction was conducted through open market purchases and properly disclosed under SEBI regulations, ensuring transparency in shareholding changes. The company operates in the Mid Cap segment with a market capitalization of ₹9,126.94 crores, positioning it as a significant player in the quick-service restaurant industry.

1 Day	5 Days	1 Month	6 Months	1 Year	5 Years
+0.29%	-0.69%	-5.26%	-27.86%	-35.93%	+22.80%

Westlife Foodworld , the operator of McDonald's restaurants in West and South India, has announced a strategic partnership with the Indian Padel Academy to promote padel sports across the country. This collaboration aims to strengthen padel infrastructure, coaching programs, and tournaments nationwide.

Key Aspects of the Partnership

Focus Areas:
- Strengthening padel infrastructure
- Enhancing coaching programs
- Organizing tournaments nationwide
Accessibility Initiatives:
- Introducing school programs
- Providing certified training
- Organizing city leagues

McDonald's Tradition in Sports Support

Akshay Jatia, CEO of Westlife Foodworld, highlighted that this partnership extends McDonald's global tradition of supporting sports. The company hopes to inspire young athletes who could potentially represent India on the international stage.

About the Partners

Partner	Description
Indian Padel Academy	India's largest structured padel facility, operating under Game Park Pvt Ltd
Westlife Foodworld	Operates 450 McDonald's restaurants across 72 cities in West and South India, serving over 200 million customers annually

Market Response

Following the announcement, Westlife Foodworld's shares were trading at ₹562.55 on the BSE, showing an increase of ₹2.05 or 0.37%.

This partnership demonstrates Westlife Foodworld's commitment to community engagement and sports development, potentially enhancing its brand image beyond the food service industry.