Travel News Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. (TNS) has marked an important milestone with the opening of its 50th retail store at Shivaji Stadium and has announced an aggressive expansion plan for reaching 100 retail outlets during the financial year 2026-27.
Started as a travel retail operator, TNS is now a diversified retail company with the brand portfolio which includes Globiq, Teddy & Tales, Coco Avenue, Book Nest Authentic India and Globiq Digital. Currently, the company is operating in airports, metro rail stations, university campuses, fuel stations, corporate campuses and other key locations in India.
The expansion plan will be based on increasing the reach of the company at the travel and lifestyle destinations along with the provision of customer centric retail experience through innovation, efficiency and product range.
On the occasion of this milestone, Mr. Atul Jain, Managing Director, Travel News Services (India) Pvt. Ltd., said: “The launch of the 50th store is not only a milestone but it is a reflection of our vision and values as well as the collective effort of our people. Each store is a manifestation of our customers’ trust, our partners’ confidence and the dedication of our team members. I would like to thank every employee, partner, stakeholder and customer for being a part of this wonderful journey so far and making this achievement possible.”
For TNS, FY 2026-27 will mark the beginning of another phase of growth and will include a clear road map for scaling up its operations from 50 to 100 stores.
Elaborating on the future plans of the company, Mr. Jain said: “We have an ambitious plan for the next years ahead and that is to become one of India’s most trusted and admired travel retail companies. Every single new store will give us an opportunity to create great customer experiences, make new partnerships, empower our team and create sustainable value. In our journey towards becoming a 100-stores company, we will be committed to responsible growth, innovation and operational excellence. Our goal is not only to build stores but to build the future of travel retail in India.”
Acknowledging the support of its employees, airport authorities, infrastructure partners, educational institutions, corporate partners, brand associates, customers and stakeholders, Mr. Jain also said: “Our growth journey was made possible by the trust of all these people who believe in us and help us in becoming better each day.”
With the help of its latest expansion plans, Travel News Services aims at reinforcing itself in India’s travel retail market with strategic growth along with innovation and efficiency.
About Travel News Services (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Travel News Services (India) Pvt. Ltd. is a diversified retail company operating Globiq, Teddy & Tales, Coco Avenue, Book Nest Authentic India and Globiq Digital. The company concentrates on delivering customer-centric retail experience through innovation, efficiency and growth in airports, metro stations, university campuses, fuel stations, corporate campuses and other key locations in India.
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