Mumbai, June 2025 — Global coffee giant Starbucks is brewing big plans for India. The company has announced its intention to expand its retail footprint to 1,000 stores across the country by the end of FY28, signaling confidence in India’s growing café culture and the brand’s strong performance in the region.
This ambitious target reflects Starbucks’ long-term commitment to India as one of its most promising emerging markets.
☕ Strong Growth Momentum in FY25
In the fiscal year ending March 2025 (FY25), Starbucks continued its expansion strategy with 58 new store openings, taking its total number of outlets in India to 479 stores across 80 cities. The growth highlights the company’s continued effort to penetrate both metropolitan hubs and emerging urban centers.
📍 City-Wise Expansion Highlights
Among Starbucks’ strongest markets in India:
- Mumbai leads the way with 100 stores, making it the city with the highest concentration of Starbucks outlets in India.
- Bengaluru follows with 50 stores, reflecting the brand’s popularity among the city’s youthful and tech-savvy demographic.
Starbucks continues to gain ground in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities as well, adapting store formats and offerings to cater to diverse consumer segments.
🌍 India: A Strategic Growth Market
Starbucks entered the Indian market in 2012 through a 50:50 joint venture with Tata Consumer Products. Since then, it has steadily expanded its footprint and localized its product offerings, including region-specific beverages and food options that cater to Indian tastes.
The brand has seen a sharp rise in footfall, driven by:
- A rising urban middle class
- Youth-driven demand for premium café experiences
- Growth in aspirational consumption across smaller cities
With its eyes set on 1,000 stores by FY28, Starbucks is expected to ramp up store openings significantly over the next three years, adding over 500 new stores, or roughly 170 stores per year on average.
☕ Looking Ahead
As Starbucks continues to tailor its India strategy to match evolving consumer preferences, the brand’s aggressive expansion plan reflects not just business growth, but also an investment in India’s café lifestyle.
With nearly halfway to its FY28 goal already achieved, Starbucks is poised to become an even more prominent part of India’s food and beverage landscape.
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