# The coffee chain major is bullish on India as it sees significant long-term growth potential in India’s underpenetrated coffee market.

*business · news · 2026-05-08 · The Hindu Business Line*

## Key points

- TATA Starbucks has opened its first Starbucks Reserve and rooftop store in Kolkata, spanning 3,600 sq ft.
- The Kolkata Starbucks Reserve store is nearly three times larger than typical India outlets.
- India now has 506 Starbucks stores, making it one of the chain's fastest-growing global markets.
- Starbucks Reserve stores are intended as premium destination cafés with rare coffees and artisanal brewing.

**Companies:** Starbucks, Tata Consumer Products
**Countries:** India, United States

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