Synopsis : Indian Railways’ move to allow premium food brands at stations could boost Devyani International, Westlife Foodworld Ltd and Sapphire Foods by giving them access to massive daily footfall, enabling higher-margin expansion, stronger revenue diversification, and deeper urban penetration.

Indian Railways has introduced a new category in its catering policy called “Premium Brand Catering Outlets,” allowing popular global food brands such as McDonald’s, KFC, and Pizza Hut to set up outlets at railway stations nationwide. This move, part of a larger effort to redevelop over 1,200 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, aims to elevate passenger amenities by offering branded, hygienic food choices comparable to airport experiences.

The outlets will be allotted through a tran

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