July 29 (Reuters) - Devyani International , the ‌operator of ‌KFC and Pizza ​Hut outlets in India posted a near four-fold ‌increase ⁠in quarterly profit on ⁠Wednesday helped by stronger ​sales. The company, ​a ​franchisee of ‌U.S.-based Yum Brands, said consolidated net profit rose to 146.5 million ‌rupees ($1.53 million) ​compared ​to ​36.8 million ‌rupees a year ​ago. ($1 = ​95.7100 Indian rupees)(Reporting by ​Mridula ‌Kumar in Bengaluru; ​Editing by ​Nivedita Bhattacharjee)