Brands
Café Coffee Day enhances in-café experience with future-forward digital technology
India, 25th September, 2018: India’s largest cafe chain Cafe Coffee Day has partnered with one of the leading wireless power solutions provider in the world PowerSquare to unveil India’s biggest wireless charging network for cafes across the country. The network has installed 300+ wireless charging spots across 100+ cafes in leading metros like Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi. Café Coffee Day is the youth’s favourite hangout destination. With mobile being an integral part of its young consumers’ lives, India’s largest café network is strengthening its digital technology to keep its customers connected at all times. After making free Wi-Fi available nationally at several cafes it is launching wireless charging, another category first, in partnership with PowerSquare.
Customers visiting Café Coffee Day can now place their Qi-enabled smartphones on the surface and wirelessly charge their phones. This eliminates the constant hassle of carrying charging cables. This smart wireless charging modules designed and developed by PowerSquare will be installed on café tables, bringing the convenience of wireless charging to café customers.
Consumers rely heavily on smartphones and a draining battery is a constant concern. Often, frequently visited cafes and restaurants do not have multiple slots to charge phones. PowerSquare’s wireless charging technology will help address this problem by charging any Qi-enabled smartphones effortlessly without worrying about cables and power slots.
This launch is the first step in Café Coffee Day’s strategic partnership with PowerSquare and will soon offer wireless charging to customers across all their cafés in India.
Speaking about the launch, Venu Madhav, CEO, Café Coffee Day said, “Café Coffee Day has always been pioneering in its approach with several firsts in the country. We not only pioneered the café culture and introduced many youth in India to international coffees and unique coffee brewing techniques but we also led the way with technological innovations based on consumer needs and trends. From introducing high speed Wi-Fi at many of our cafes to being the first to try out digitized tables, Café Coffee Day has always believed in investing in digital technology to enhance in-café experience for our young customers. Café Coffee Day’s collaboration with PowerSquare to offer customers the next level of convenience with wireless charging solutions is a perfect fit and in sync with our vision of being future ready to provide a better cafe experience to our customers.”
Pavan Pudipeddi, CEO, PowerSquare and one of the founding members of the Wireless Power Consortium (USA) added that, “Our vision is to enable consumers in India to charge their smartphones anywhere and anytime without having to carry a charger. By building this network of charging spots, we are looking at transforming the lives of consumers across the country who no longer have to worry about low battery. Our association with Cafe Coffee Day is a major step in realizing this vision. With their presence and scale, Cafe Coffee Day provides us with a great platform to provide these services.”
Cafe Coffee Day and PowerSquare will be expanding this service across cafes in other cities including Hyderabad, Pune, among others. Visit www.powersquare.com to check the list of Cafes with wireless charging spots and also to check compatibility of your smartphone.
Brands
Alpino crosses Rs 100 crore revenue, clocks rapid growth in health foods
Shilpa Shetty-backed brand scales 5X in two years on wellness demand
MUMBAI: Alpino has crossed the Rs 100 crore annual revenue mark, underscoring its rapid rise in India’s fast-expanding nutrition and wellness market.
The Surat-based brand has recorded 2.5X year-on-year growth and a fivefold jump over the past two years, scaling from Rs 20 crore in FY24 to Rs 100 crore in FY26. The performance reflects a broader shift in consumer preferences towards healthier, high-protein and clean-label food options.
Founded with a focus on making nutritious food accessible, Alpino has built its presence across digital-first channels, including e-commerce and quick commerce, alongside a growing footprint in modern retail. The company credits its growth to a mix of product innovation, affordability and a steady expansion of its portfolio.
The brand has also benefited from the backing of Shilpa Shetty, whose association has strengthened its positioning in the health and wellness space. Her emphasis on balanced living aligns closely with Alpino’s promise of wholesome, everyday nutrition.
A spokesperson for Alpino said the milestone reflects growing consumer trust. “Crossing Rs 100 crore in revenue is not just a number for us, it reflects the trust consumers have placed in our products,” the spokesperson noted, adding that the company remains focused on innovation and expanding reach.
Looking ahead, Alpino plans to deepen its distribution network, introduce new product lines and continue investing in supply chain and consumer engagement. The company has set an ambitious target of reaching Rs 500 crore in revenue over the next two years.
As awareness around health and fitness continues to grow in India, Alpino’s sharp trajectory suggests that the appetite for better-for-you foods is only getting stronger.
