Starbucks Opens First India Store in Mumbai

Published: Nov 09, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Nov/09/2026 75 views

Starbucks launched its first Indian store in Mumbai on October 19, after six years of market research. Two more outlets will open next week.

India has long been known as a nation of tea drinkers, but that may be starting to shift. On October 19, Starbucks finally opened its first store in the country—its first physical presence in a market dominated by chai for decades. The debut comes after more than six years of preparation, market analysis, and local partnership-building, marking a significant milestone not just for the global coffee chain, but potentially for India’s evolving café culture.

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