Starbucks is sharpening its focus on India, which CEO Brian Niccol described as a “key part” of the company’s global ambitions, according to a report by The Times of India. On his first trip to the country since taking charge last September, Niccol toured stores, met employees, and held discussions with Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran.

Starbucks runs its India operations through a 50:50 venture with Tata Consumer Products. The brand now leads the Indian market in terms of store count, ahead of both domestic and global rivals, and will hit 500 outlets next week with the opening of a Starbucks Reserve in Delhi.

According to consultancy firm The Knowledge Company, the broader café and tea bar segment is valued at Rs 3,200 crore and is forecast to touch nearly Rs 7,000 crore by 2030 at a

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