Topic
market entry
Business Colombian specialty coffee chain Libertario ramps up India expansion, bets on premium coffee culture
Colombian specialty coffee chain Libertario is accelerating its India expansion, planning four new cafés in Delhi-NCR this year and entering Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru in early 2027. Founded in 2015 by a Colombian coffee-producing family, the company follows a localisation strategy, sourcing 70-80% of its coffee from local markets. Co-founder and India CEO Miguel Villaquiran highlighted the brand's mix of local and international coffees, including three Indian-origin profiles in India.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Global brands must avoid premature expansion, says Urbanic Co-founder James Wellwood
Urbanic Co-founder James Wellwood emphasises that sustainable globalisation requires disciplined expansion, strong supply chains, and locally attuned community building. He warns against premature scaling across multiple markets, noting that technology and data-driven forecasting can optimise inventory and minimise dead stock.
Trade Golden Tips Tea Expands Trade in West Bengal
Golden Tips Tea, a historic Indian tea brand, plans to expand its trade operations in West Bengal within six months. The company aims to leverage a franchise model for broader market penetration.