Why Colombian coffee chain Libertario is betting big on India's café boomThe specialty coffee brand plans a cluster-led expansion across metros while combining Colombian coffee heritage with Indian beans, hospita...
17 Jul, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Coffee prices to stay high as volatility lingers, Lavazza saysCoffee prices are expected to remain unstable for at least two years. El Niño weather patterns also pose a significant threat to crop yield...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Blue Tokai brews up competition with Starbucks in India’s potential $1.15 billion market: ReportSpecialty coffee chain Blue Tokai plans to triple its store count to 800 by FY30. The company aims to open 120 new cafes this financial yea...
08 Jul, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsAs the old saying goes: Nothing can be ruled out on the street. Which means that one should be prepared for anything. Now, what is the prob...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
India to be among Costa Coffee's top 5 markets in 5 years: Global CEOCosta Coffee plans to expand in India. It aims to be a top-five market globally. The company will add about 50 stores each year. They are f...
30 Apr, 2025, 05.37 PM IST
Third Wave Coffee posts 67% rise in FY24 revenue, but losses doubleThe WestBridge Capital-backed company spent Rs 12 crore on selling and marketing in FY24 as compared to Rs 2 crore a year ago. Rent costs a...
20 Nov, 2024, 04.33 PM IST
Specialty coffee brand First Coffee raises $1.2 million funding led by BeenextThe funds will be used to support the company’s expansion to more locations across the country, along with investments in hiring and market...
26 Sep, 2024, 12.10 PM IST
Mid-sized global restaurant chains find Indian market palatableRecent months have seen several mid-sized global cafes and restaurant brands enter the Indian market or negotiate with local partners, desp...
19 Aug, 2024, 11.52 PM IST
Cool beans! Cafes are having a field day this summerNational chains such as Third Wave Coffee, Chaayos, AbCoffee, and Boba Bhai have seen a notable increase in foot traffic at their cafes, pa...
23 Jun, 2024, 11.30 AM IST
Rakesh Kapoor-backed 12 Flags invests in Blue Tokai; its first investment in IndiaIn addition to new-age specialty coffee chains such as Blue Tokai, Third Wave and Slay, there are legacy brands such as Tata Starbucks, Cos...
09 Apr, 2024, 11.00 AM IST
Third Wave Coffee ropes in ex-KFC India head as CEO; founder Sushant Goel to move to board roleThe company last raised $35 million from PE fund Creagis in September. Goel will transition out of his day-to-day operating role over the n...
18 Mar, 2024, 06.32 PM IST
Specialty coffee chain AbCoffee raises $3.4 million funding led by Nexus Venture PartnersMumbai-based AbCoffee has raised $3.4 million funding led by Nexus Venture Partners to accelerate supply chain and technology stack for aff...
09 Mar, 2024, 09.22 AM IST
Bean everywhere: Cafes offering specialty coffee are riding the new waveThe exact definition of specialty coffee is somewhat elusive. Consultant, educator and Q processor Binny Varghese says there isn’t one and ...
23 Jul, 2023, 11.06 AM IST
Tata Coffee eyes premium specialty coffee player tagAiming to tap the growing specialty coffee market, Tata Coffee is looking to transform itself into a premium specialty coffee company from ...
02 Aug, 2015, 07.01 PM IST
- Biyani warms up to tie-up with US chain Coffee Bean
After an aborted partnership plan with premium coffee retailer Starbucks, Pantaloon Retail is brewing a fresh alliance with California-base...
03 Sep, 2007, 02.33 AM IST
- Asia, Australia look for a taste of Indian coffee
Some years after Starbucks set up cafes in the world’s most populous country, members of the Specialty Coffee Association of Hong Kong are ...
20 Feb, 2007, 05.23 AM IST