New Delhi, Aug. 16 -- Star Localmart, the rural-first supermarket chain by Ghodawat Retail Pvt Ltd, has announced aggressive expansion plans across five Indian states -- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Goa -- as it eyes a revenue milestone of Rs 5000 crores over the next five years.

The company, which currently operates over 129 stores in Maharashtra and Karnataka, plans to scale up to 3,000 stores by 2030, reinforcing its vision of becoming India's largest rural retail chain.

The company is poised to boost its ambitions by implementing a dynamic and scalable model, known as COCO (Company-Owned, Company-Operated). This innovative approach will further enhance the operational efficiency of the stores while ensuring...