FreshTerra targets 12-15 NCR stores by FY28, 100 outlets and IPO within five years

Former Walmart India COO Arvind Mediratta’s FreshTerra plans to grow from two grocery stores to 12-15 NCR outlets by FY28, with a third Noida store due in November. The private-label-led omnichannel chain is seeking fresh capital and ultimately aims for a 100-store network and an IPO in about five years.

— Source publishedWed, 23 Sept, 2026, 12:25 IST·First seen Wed, 23 Sept, 2026, 12:32 IST·Source Mint · Companies

What happened

FreshTerra plans to expand from two NCR grocery stores to 12-15 by FY28 and eventually 100 outlets, supported by a new fundraise. The omnichannel,

Key facts

  • 2 current stores
  • 12-15 NCR stores by FY28
  • 100 stores long term
  • $9 million seed funding
  • IPO targeted in about five years

What changed

FreshTerra plans to expand from two NCR grocery stores to 12-15 by FY28 and eventually 100 outlets, supported by a new fundraise. The omnichannel, private-label-led chain targets an IPO within five years and will expand beyond NCR.

Why this matters

FreshTerra’s planned NCR rollout makes site selection, private-label sourcing and omnichannel execution critical as it scales from two stores to 12-15 by FY28.

What to watch

  • Completion and performance of the November Noida opening.
  • Announcement of a seed, pre-Series A or larger institutional funding round.
  • Evidence of store-level profitability, repeat rates, average basket size or private-label sales mix.
  • Whether expansion remains concentrated in NCR or extends to another metro before the 12-15-store target is reached.
  • Senior merchandising, supply-chain, technology or finance hires indicating institutionalization ahead of a broader rollout.