Machine brewed coffee in office canteen or cafe may get costlier after Budget 2026

Your cup of coffee from vending machines at cafés, office pantries and commercial beverage counters may soon become costlier, after the Budget withdrew existing duty concessions on imported coffee roasting, brewing and vending machines, TOI reported.

Industry executives said the change in customs duty comes amid pressure from currency movements. “The basic customs duty on these machines is 10%, and with the earlier exemption it was 7.5%, so the effective increase is about 2.5%. However, the larger impact this year has been due to the rupee weakening against the dollar,” said Abhinav Mathur, founder of Kaapi Machines.

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“Machines account for a significant portion of operating costs, and this directly impacts per-cup pricing. While we will try to absorb as much of the increase as possible, some part could eventually be passed on to customers,” said M G Kaveri, who operates a café in Bengaluru.

Premium and branded café chains are likely to face greater pressure, as they depend on specialised equipment that also requires regular servicing.