McDonald’s India Launches Spicy Patakha Range; Westlife Shares Rise 0.61%

Mumbai, October 12: McDonald’s India (West & South), operated by Westlife Foodworld Limited, has introduced its Spicy Patakha Range for the festive season, adding two new burgers featuring smoky sauces and makhani-inspired flavours to its menu.

The new range includes the Spicy Patakha Paneer Burger and the Spicy Patakha Chicken Burger. The paneer variant features a spiced paneer patty, while the chicken version comes with a spicy chicken patty. Both are layered with a smoky sauce and served in toasted buns.

According to the company’s announcement, the launch builds on its “Let’s Family at McD” platform, which focuses on bringing people together during everyday occasions and special celebrations. The festive campaign has been conceptualised by McCann India, part of Omnicom Advertising India, and centres on family gatherings and preparations leading up to the celebrations.

Akshay Jatia, CEO of Westlife Foodworld, said the range draws on consumer preferences for familiar, indulgent flavours during the festive period. The company said the new products reflect its approach of adapting its menu to local tastes and changing dining occasions.

Stock Market Snapshot

The Westlife Foodworld share price stood at ₹584.15 as of 2:50:56 PM IST on October 12, 2026, according to the market data.

The stock was up ₹3.55, or 0.61%, at the time. Shares traded within a relatively narrow range for much of the session, with the latest reported price remaining modestly higher.

The launch adds a seasonal menu offering to McDonald’s India’s West and South operations. However, the available information does not establish that the product announcement directly drove the share price movement.

New Range Available Across West and South India

The Spicy Patakha Range became available from October 11, 2026, across McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India. Customers can order the burgers for dine-in, takeaway and delivery, subject to availability.

Prices start at ₹199, excluding taxes. The launch continues McDonald’s India’s history of developing locally tailored menu items, including products such as the McAloo Tikki and Maharaja Mac, alongside its international offerings.

Westlife Foodworld operates McDonald’s restaurants across West and South India through its subsidiary, Hardcastle Restaurants Private Limited. The business has a presence across multiple states and union territories and serves customers through dine-in restaurants, drive-throughs and delivery channels.

Conclusion

The Spicy Patakha Range expands McDonald’s India’s festive menu with paneer and chicken options built around smoky, makhani-inspired flavours. The company is positioning the launch around family occasions and local food preferences, with the products available across its West and South India network.

Westlife Foodworld shares were trading at ₹584.15, up 0.61%, as of 2:50:56 PM IST on October 12, 2026.

Source:

• https://www.nseindia.com/get-quote/equity/WESTLIFE/WESTLIFE-FOODWORLD-LIMITED
• https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/RadhaWestlife_12102026121441_Intimation_to_SE_Press_Release_for_Spicy_Patakha_Range.pdf