The Tata Starbucks joint venture (JV) between Tata Consumer Products (TCPL) and Starbucks is considering adding 50 to 100 new outlets annually in India, The Economic Times (ET) reported, citing Press Trust of India (PTI).
TCPL chairman N Chandrasekaran told shareholders the company sees “significant long-term growth potential” for the brand in India and believes the network could ultimately reach 8,000 stores.
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He added that the Starbucks quick-service restaurant (QSR) business has turned EBITDA positive in FY26 and now aims to improve margins and move into profitability.
Chandrasekaran was quoted as saying: “We have had discussions with our partner, and we think eventually the company can have 8,000 stores in India. We are continuing to add 50 to 100 stores.”
According to the ET report, the JV currently runs 502 outlets across 80 cities, with a presence in major metros and an increasing push into Tier II and Tier III locations.
Operating in the café segment, Tata Starbucks faces competition from Costa Coffee and Tim Hortons, as well as domestic brands such as Third Wave Coffee and Blue Tokai.
India’s café market is expanding on the back of a young consumer base, rising urbanisation and growing disposable incomes.
Globally, Starbucks’ largest market remains the US, with nearly 16,900 outlets, followed by China with around 8,000 stores, according to reports.
Last November, Starbucks Coffee Company launched the Farmer Support Partnership (FSP) in India in association with Tata Starbucks.
The Karnataka-based initiative aimed to support 10,000 farmers by 2030.
