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JOE & THE JUICE Announces India Entry with Aditya Birla Group
As India’s café market shifts towards premium, health-focused, and experience-driven concepts, global lifestyle brand JOE & THE JUICE has announced its entry into the country through a strategic partnership with Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality.The brand’s first outlets are expected to launch by late 2026, marking its first strategic expansion into Asia and reflecting growing demand for global, wellness-led café formats in India.
India’s Café Industry Shifts Towards Food-Led Growth
As India’s café market heads towards 2026, growth is being shaped by format specialisation, food-focused menus, and tighter operational discipline. Cafés are evolving into informal social spaces, with food and all-day formats driving repeat visits and sustainable scale.
Pet Nutrition Brand Right4Paws Raises INR 14 Cr Series A Funding
Premium Pet Brand Right4Paws Raises ₹14 Crore Series A
Coimbatore-based Right4Paws has secured ₹14 crore in a Series A funding round led by a group of high-net-worth individuals.
Vietnam’s Three O’Clock coffee chain opens first stores in India
Vietnamese coffee brand Three O’Clock has officially entered the Indian market with the launch of its first three stores in Gurugram, Haryana, marking the start of an ambitious rollout of six outlets by the end of the year.
Haldiram’s and Hocco Join Forces to Redefine India’s Dessert Future
Two iconic Indian brands, Haldiram’s and Hocco, have announced a strategic collaboration that goes beyond a festive product launch to set the tone for future growth and innovation in India’s $3.5 billion frozen dessert market.
Burma Burma Raises ₹38 Crore, Valued at ₹500 Crore
India’s premium Burmese dining chain Burma Burma has secured ₹38 crore in a private funding round from Negen Capital, Endurance Capital, and Coheron Wealth. The round values the brand at ₹500 crore, up from ₹150 crore three years ago. Operating 21 outlets across major metros, the chain clocks ₹200+ crore in annual revenue with a 50% CAGR. Funds will drive expansion into new cities and deepen presence in existing markets.