The new outlet offers a curated selection of over 10 coffee varieties sourced globally and roasted locally “in India, for India.” Complementing the brews is the brand’s in-house Bake-In range, further enhancing the café’s food offerings.

Designed to immerse customers in the art and science of coffee-making, the store features a central craft bar, multiple seating zones for community connection, and décor inspired by Mumbai’s energy and coffee culture.

The Borivali Experiential Store is intended to be more than just a café. Positioned as a “third place,” it offers a space to pause, connect, and create—an extension of Starbucks’ global philosophy of fostering human connection over coffee.

The new Starbucks Coffee Experiential Store is located on the first floor of Sky City Mall, Devi Pada, Borivali West.

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The coffee chain operates in the country under Tata Starbucks Pvt Ltd (TSPL) — a 50:50 joint venture between TCPL and global coffee giant Starbucks. The revenue uptick is attributed to an increase in store count, with TSPL adding a net 58 new outlets and entering 19 new cities during the fiscal year. As of March 2025, Tata Starbucks operates 479 stores across 80 Indian cities, making it the largest organised café chain in India by store count.

Despite its growing footprint, the company faced profitability challenges due to broader softness in the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector. “Sales growth was subdued due to muted demand across the QSR space, though a recovery was observed in the second half of the year,” the annual report noted.

For context, the company had opened 95 new stores in FY24, compared to 58 in FY25, suggesting a more measured expansion strategy in the past year.

Looking ahead, Tata Starbucks remains focused on aggressive expansion with a long-term vision of operating 1,000 stores, particularly by tapping into tier 2 and tier 3 markets. The brand continues to build on its “Third Place” positioning—offering customers welcoming spaces to relax, work, or connect.

Commenting on the macro environment, TCPL Chairman N Chandrasekaran said India’s long-term growth prospects remain strong, driven by favorable demographics, structural reforms, and a stable near-term economic outlook marked by easing inflation and supportive monetary policy.

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Commenting on the new opening, Rahul Chaudhary, Business Development – North, Starbucks India, posted on his LinkedIn handle, “The store next to Moti Jheel is the perfect destination for an awesome cup of coffee for residents of Kanpur. This marks an important association with Shoppers Stop, allowing customers to shop while enjoying their favorite frappuccino or hot latte.”

Operated through a joint venture between Seattle-based Starbucks Coffee Co. and Tata Consumer Products Ltd., the Starbucks-branded coffee chain is committed to expanding its footprint in India. As part of its growth strategy, Starbucks aims to penetrate tier 2 and 3 cities across the country. Additionally, the brand plans to introduce services such as drive-thru options, airport outlets, and 24-hour store formats to cater to diverse customer needs.  By 2028, Starbucks plans to open a total of 1000 new outlets in India.

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