Global coffee prices may have cooled from recent highs, but coffee consumption in India continues to grow. In this episode of Trending Commodity Podcast, host M R Subramani Mancombu speaks with Rajat Agarwal, CEO of Barista Coffee, about the evolution of India’s café culture and the changing dynamics of coffee consumption.

The conversation explores how rising coffee prices have influenced consumer behaviour, why cafés are evolving into lifestyle and community hubs, and how speciality coffee is transforming customer expectations. Agarwal also discusses the growing importance of Indian-origin coffee beans, transparency in sourcing, barista-led customer engagement, and the emergence of home brewing culture among younger consumers.

This episode explores how cafés are boosting employment, enhancing skill development, and offering premium coffee experiences, all while strengthening the Made-in-India coffee identity.

Listen in for insights on coffee trends, café innovation, speciality blends, and the future of India’s coffee ecosystem.

Published on May 28, 2026