DS Group brings Ben's Cookies to India with 8-10 store rollout in FY26

DS Group will debut British premium cookie chain Ben's Cookies in India, opening 8-10 freshly-baked outlets across Delhi-NCR and Mumbai high streets and malls this fiscal year, with first stores live within two months. Cookies start at ₹325, gift formats from ₹1,500+, targeting a global market scaling from $1.3B to $2.3B by 2033.

— Source publishedWed, 27 May, 2026, 12:39 IST·First seen Wed, 27 May, 2026, 12:45 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

DS Group partners with British brand Ben's Cookies to launch in India, planning 8-10 premium freshly-baked cookie stores in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai this fiscal

Key facts

  • 8-10 stores
  • ₹325 starting price
  • ₹1500+ gift formats
  • $1.3B market 2024
  • $2.3B market 2033

Why this matters

Ben's Cookies' India entry via DS Group raises the competitive bar in premium baked goods and may pressure incumbents and adjacent gifting players to lock in mall and high-street real estate or pursue similar international F&B franchise tie-ups.

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