Costa Coffee India witnessed substantial growth in FY25, with revenue reaching Rs 198.5 crore and profit climbing to Rs 149.7 crore, fueled by expansion to 220 outlets. Despite a slight dip in gross margin and same-store sales growth, the company is aggressively expanding, targeting 40-50 new outlets annually.
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Costa Coffee India witnessed substantial growth in FY25, with revenue reaching Rs 198.5 crore and profit climbing to Rs 149.7 crore, fueled by expansion to 220 outlets. Despite a slight dip in gross margin and same-store sales growth, the company is aggressively expanding, targeting 40-50 new outlets annually.
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