Venchi’s arrival in India comes at a time when premium chocolate, luxury gifting and artisanal food formats are gaining strong traction among urban Indian consumers. CocoCart sees a clear opportunity to build the category beyond transactional retail, creating destinations that appeal to consumers looking for discovery, indulgence, gifting and experience-led consumption. The company’s larger expansion strategy includes building a multi-brand premium F&B portfolio across Indian metros, with Mumbai and Delhi as initial focus markets, followed by further expansion into cities such as Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. The company’s boutiques vertical is expected to create 575 jobs by FY28, as per the company’s briefing note, said a release.Venchi’s arrival in India comes at a time when premium chocolate, luxury gifting and artisanal food formats are gaining strong traction among urban Indian consumers. CocoCart sees a clear opportunity to build the category beyond transactional retail, creating destinations that appeal to consumers looking for discovery, indulgence, gifting and experience-led consumption. The company’s larger expansion strategy includes building a multi-brand premium F&B portfolio across Indian metros, with Mumbai and Delhi as initial focus markets, followed by further expansion into cities such as Ahmedabad and Bengaluru. The company’s boutiques vertical is expected to create 575 jobs by FY28, as per the company’s briefing note, said a release.



