 Introduction: The Rise of Indian Cafes

Meet Philippe: Global CEO of Costa Coffee

Costa Coffee's Global Ambitions

India's Growing Coffee Culture

Gen Z and Coffee Trends

Impact of Economic Slowdown on Cafes

Focus on Tier 1 Cities

Expansion Plans in India

Pricing Strategy and Market Challenges

Green Coffee Price Surge

Competition in the Indian Coffee Market

Costa Coffee's Unique Selling Points

Future of Coffee Prices

Coca-Cola and PepsiCo Partnership

Impact of Proposed Tariffs

India as a Growth Market for Multinationals

Quality Growth Over Quantity

Philippe's Personal Coffee Habits

Biggest Competitors in India

Conclusion: Coffee's Potential in India

Credits and Acknowledgements

India once seen as a tea stronghold is emerging as a dynamic market for premium coffee. One brand leveraging this pivot is Costa Coffee. The British coffee house has a strange business arrangement in India. Owned by Coke, its outlets are operated by Pepsi’s biggest Indian bottler. Nevertheless and unfazed by growing competition from premium coffee names like Blue Tokai and Tim Hortons, Costa counts India as one of its top markets and wants to expand its footprint of 200 outlets in the near future.

In this episode, Philippe Schaillee, Global CEO at Costa Coffee, talks to host Ratna Bhushan about how the legacy brand is blending tradition with the agility of a startup to win over a new generation of coffee enthusiasts. From Gen Z’s growing appetite for cold brews and flavored options to navigating post-COVID inflation without compromising on quality, Philippe breaks down Costa’s business strategy for a market that is really waking up and smelling the coffee. He sheds light on the company’s city-focused growth strategy, the role of local partnerships, and what sets Costa apart in a fiercely competitive, youth-driven market.

Stay tuned in as we explore What makes a coffee experience aspirational today? Can global brands win by going hyper-local? And is India the future powerhouse of the global coffee revolution?

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India once seen as a tea stronghold is emerging as a dynamic market for premium coffee. One brand leveraging this pivot is Costa Coffee. The British coffee house has a strange business arrangement in India. Owned by Coke, its outlets are operated by Pepsi&rsquo;s biggest Indian bottler. Nevertheless and unfazed by growing competition from premium coffee names like Blue Tokai and Tim Hortons, Costa counts India as one of its top markets and wants to expand its footprint of 200 outlets in the near future.
In this episode, Philippe Schaillee, Global CEO at Costa Coffee, talks to host Ratna Bhushan about how the legacy brand is blending tradition with the agility of a startup to win over a new generation of coffee enthusiasts. From Gen Z&rsquo;s growing appetite for cold brews and flavored options to navigating post-COVID inflation without compromising on quality, Philippe breaks down Costa&rsquo;s business strategy for a market that is really waking up and smelling the coffee. He sheds light on the company&rsquo;s city-focused growth strategy, the role of local partnerships, and what sets Costa apart in a fiercely competitive, youth-driven market.
Stay tuned in as we explore What makes a coffee experience aspirational today? Can global brands win by going hyper-local? And is India the future powerhouse of the global coffee revolution? Tune in&nbsp;
You can follow Ratna Bhushan on her <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ratna-bhushan/">Linkedin</a>, <a href="https://x.com/ratnabhushanET">Twitter</a> profiles and read her <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/etreporter/author-ratna-bhushan-11974.cms?from=mdr">Newspaper Articles. </a>You can follow Philippe Schaillee on his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-schaillee-40196b1/">Linkedin</a>, <a href="https://x.com/CostaCoffee">Twitter</a> profiles and read his <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/food/consumers-in-india-are-willing-to-pay-more-for-their-cup-of-coffee-despite-all-time-high-prices-says-philippe-schaillee-global-ce0-costa-coffee/articleshow/120775441.cms?from=mdr">Newspaper Articles.&nbsp; </a>If you like this episode, check out more Corner Office Conversations from the podcast: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ZLex1NkE3Ol0Bzu6eb0mC?si=438f0ef627004280">Adar Poonawalla</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vgJyNcoP79KGd5H3SjVin?si=d039f643d4224f78">Sandip Patel</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1NgB5QSzlLPiV7L1iFGVvI?si=2b05e3d7112f49f7">The Mega Listing Of Vishal Retail</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oyAQs1iQpXQTiJ9a2fsAU?si=42483b27f888444a">Antonoaldo Neves</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MhH3C0n141kJ1rdpBfi5n?si=254767d0988b4f9b">Rajesh Jejurikar</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Q9aGmQzSl3kaNMfFcn3tq?si=4fff5bd4366f429d">Srikanth Velamakanni</a>, and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">more</a>! Catch the latest episode of &lsquo;The Morning Brief&rsquo; on <a href="https://www.etplay.com/etplay">ET Play</a>, <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/podcast?from=mdr">The Economic Times Online</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6PL5kfPbwURBEu6fHCVTOL?si=26ec0fbfa7134fea"> Spotify</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-morning-brief/id1568661777">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/the-morning-brief/1/GNPiFQD2xpY_">JioSaavn</a>, <a href="https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/f378141f-9afb-495d-83da-9b08ec5047ac/the-morning-brief">Amazon Music</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theetpodcasts">Youtube</a>.

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Corner Office Conversation with Philippe Schaillee, Global CEO, Costa Coffee