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Tata Starbucks to Accelerate India Store Openings After 15% Revenue Growth
With 505 stores and revenue up 15%, Tata Starbucks says it is ready to speed up openings, with potential to add 50–100 stores a year.
The Update
Tata Starbucks, the 50:50 joint venture between Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks, plans to accelerate store openings in India after recalibrating its strategy, its leaders told Mint on 30 October 2026.
Key Facts
- Network: 505 stores, the largest café chain in India.
- Growth pace: CEO Sushant Dash sees potential to add 50–100 stores annually.
- Performance: Revenue grew 15% in the latest quarter with strong same-store sales growth, per Tata Consumer CEO Sunil D'Souza.
- Finances: FY26 net loss narrowed 27% to ₹98.94 crore.
- Strategy: Localised menus, festival-linked offerings and entry-price products.
Why It Matters
India's largest café chain returning to faster expansion intensifies competition in the premium café segment that many franchise brands are entering.
Source: Mint, 30 Oct 2026
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