India's specialty coffee market set to double to $6.52 Bn by 2031 as Blue Tokai, Third Wave, Subko scale

Specialty coffee in India is moving beyond instant, with Blue Tokai, Third Wave, Maverick & Farmer, Araku and Subko leading a shift to premium beans, cafes and D2C. Market projected to grow from $3.01 Bn in 2025 to $6.52 Bn by 2031, anchored by Bengaluru's third-wave culture.

— Source publishedTue, 26 May, 2026, 11:00 IST·First seen Tue, 26 May, 2026, 11:02 IST·Source Inc42 · Buzz

What happened

India's specialty coffee market is projected to double to $6.52 Bn by 2031, driven by Blue Tokai, Third Wave, Maverick & Farmer and Subko. Newsletter also

Key facts

  • $6.52 Bn by 2031
  • $3.01 Bn 2025
  • Yes Madam ₹50 Cr funding
  • Nykaa Q4 profit ₹78.8 Cr vs ₹19.1 Cr
  • Nykaa revenue ₹2,648.2 Cr +28%

Why this matters

Legacy F&B and FMCG players should evaluate roll-up or minority stakes in Maverick & Farmer, Araku or regional roasters now, as the doubling category will compress acquisition windows once Blue Tokai and Subko consolidate Bengaluru's third-wave moat.

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