Tata Starbucks targets 8,000 stores long-term, adding 50-100 annually from base of 502
Tata Consumer Chairman Chandrasekaran flagged a long-horizon ambition of 8,000 Starbucks outlets in India, with 50-100 store annual additions. JV turned EBITDA positive in FY26 on revenue up 7% to Rs 1,367 crore across 502 stores in 80 cities, though net loss stood at Rs 98.95 crore.
What happened
Tata Consumer Chairman Chandrasekaran says Tata Starbucks JV sees potential for 8,000 stores in India, adding 50-100 annually. JV turned EBITDA positive in FY26
Key facts
- 8,000 stores long-term
- 50-100 stores added annually
- 502 current stores
- 80 cities
- Rs 1,367 crore FY26 revenue (+7%)
- Rs 98.95 crore net loss FY26
- EBITDA positive FY26
Why this matters
Tata Starbucks' 8,000-store ambition reshapes the premium café category and pressures regional coffee chains, mall landlords, and adjacent F&B operators to lock in prime locations and partnerships now.