Coffee Day Enterprises is the parent company of the Coffee Day Group, which houses Café Coffee Day that pioneered the coffee culture in the chained café segment in India. Café Coffee Day (CCD) is an Indian multinational chain of coffeehouses headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It is a subsidiary of Coffee Day Enterprises Limited. The company has grown to become the largest organized retail café chain in the country in terms of number of café outlets.
The first café opened in 1996 on Brigade Road in Bengaluru, India. CCD currently operates 572 cafes in 165 cities and 333 CCD Value Express kiosks. Internationally, CCD is present in Austria, Czech Republic, Malaysia, Nepal and Egypt. Founded by V.G. Siddhartha, the company has established itself as a household name in Indian café culture with the tagline "A lot can happen over coffee."
Coffee Day Enterprises operates through a highly integrated business model spanning multiple segments. The company is vertically integrated as per the strategy to cut costs: from owning the plantations to growing the coffee, making the coffee machines and making the furniture for the outlets. Café Coffee Day Global Limited Company is a Chikkamagaluru-based business which grows coffee in its own estates of 20,000 acres. It is the largest producer of arabica beans in Asia, exporting to various countries including U.S., Europe, and Japan.
CDEL has seven lines of business: Coffee Day Fresh 'n' Ground, Coffee Day Beverages, Coffee Day Xpress, Coffee Day Global, Coffee Day Hotels, Coffee Day Retail, and Coffee Day Trading. Coffee Day Fresh 'n' Ground is the largest division of CDEL and offers freshly ground coffee, tea, and other beverages. Coffee Day Beverages is a leading manufacturer of packaged coffee, tea, and other beverages. Coffee Day Xpress offers vending machines, retail outlets, and kiosks for coffee, tea, and other beverages.
The company also operates luxury hospitality services through Coffee Day Hotels & Resorts Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary, which opened The Serai, their first luxury resort, in Chikmangalur, Karnataka. Their second and third luxury resorts are also located in the midst of nature, one in the wildlife environs of Bandipur National Park, Karnataka and the other by the serene Kabini River, Karnataka.
Coffee Day Enterprises has faced significant financial challenges in recent years, but has shown signs of recovery.
Recent Quarterly Performance (Q4 FY2024-25):
- Net Profit: ₹-33.02 Crore (jumped 89.09% since last year same period)
- Revenue: ₹268.03 Crore
Annual Performance (FY2024-25):
- Net Loss: ₹58.05 Crore (vs. ₹322.50 Crore net loss in FY2023-24)
- Sales: ₹1077.86 Crore (rose 6.38% vs. ₹1013.25 Crore in FY2023-24)
Key Financial Metrics (as of July 2025):
- Market Capitalization: ₹734.95 Crore
- 52-week high: ₹54.44
- 52-week low: ₹21.28
- P/E (price-to-earnings) ratio: -13.71
- P/B (price-to-book) ratio: 0.25
- Promoter Holding: 8.21% (as of Mar 2025)
Following the tragic death of founder V.G. Siddhartha in 2019, Malavika Hegde took over as CEO of Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd in December 2020. Under her leadership, the company has undertaken significant debt reduction efforts. CDEL's total debt stood at ~Rs 7,200 crore when Malavika took over. Under her control, Coffee Day managed to bring down its debt to Rs 1,731 crore by March 2021, achieving a 75% reduction.
The company is currently chaired by S V Rang and was listed on November 2, 2015. The stock is traded on both NSE and BSE under the symbol COFFEEDAY.
The company has successfully navigated through insolvency proceedings. The Supreme Court had directed the Chennai bench of the NCLAT to expedite the resolution of a pending appeal. The NCLAT ultimately delivered its final verdict, ruling in favor of Coffee Day Enterprises and dismissing the bankruptcy plea. This decision has provided significant relief to the company and triggered a strong positive reaction from investors.
Café Coffee Day has a market share of 60% and is known for its affordable prices and youth-focused atmosphere and branding. In 2018, Café Coffee Day was ranked as the No. 2nd most trusted brand in the Food Services category, surpassing competitors like Starbucks (No.9) and McDonald's (No.5). The company continues to focus on its core strengths while working towards financial stabilization and growth in the competitive Indian café market.
Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd operates in a challenging environment but maintains its position as India's largest coffee chain by outlet count, with a strong brand presence and vertically integrated operations providing potential for future growth and profitability improvements.
