Tata Starbucks returns to outlet growth after reporting strong quarter
Tata Starbucks delivered one of its strongest quarters ever as the joint venture expands its footprint in the Indian branded coffee shop market.
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Tata Starbucks delivered one of its strongest quarters ever, according to statement made to investors by Tata Consumer Products chief executive Sunil D'Souza. World Coffee Portal reported that the joint venture coffee chain has returned to outlet growth in India. [1]
World Coffee Portal reported that the chain operates more than 500 stores, making it the second largest operator in the Indian branded coffee shop market by outlet count. However, Grokipedia states that the venture had expanded to 479 stores across 80 cities as of March 2025. [1][4]
Tata Starbucks Private Limited operates as a 50-50 joint venture between Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks Corporation. The partnership opened its first store in Horniman Circle in Mumbai on October 17, 2012. [3][4]
The venture plans to reach 1,000 outlets by fiscal year 2028. Grokipedia reports that this strategy focuses on opening locations in tier-two and tier-three cities, deploying drive-thru store formats, and introducing localized menu items. [4]
In short
- Tata Starbucks chief executive Sunil D'Souza stated the company delivered one of its strongest quarters ever.
- Tata Starbucks is a 50-50 joint venture between Tata Consumer Products and Starbucks Corporation.
- The coffee chain opened its first Indian store in Mumbai in October 2012.
- The company aims to operate 1,000 outlets in India by fiscal year 2028.
Sources
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- [1]Tata Starbucks returns to outlet growth in one of its “strongest quarters ever”World Coffee Portal, 7h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Tata Starbucks’ Diwali campaign finds special moments in coffeehousesafaqs!, 12h ago
Background
- [3]Tata Starbucks on Wikipedia
- [4]Tata Starbucks on Grokipedia
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