The world's largest coffee chain, Seattle-based Starbucks, is close to hiring its India head. Tata Starbucks Limited, the $10.7-billion American group's joint venture with Tata Global Beverages, has zeroed in on Virag Joshi as managing director for India operations, according to market sources.
Bullish on India, Britain's Costa Coffee on Wednesday said it plans to open 290 outlets in the next four years in the country at an investment of Rs 150 crore (Rs 1.5 billion). \n