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How Narayan Rao Built Bengaluru's Iconic Corner House Ice Creams Into a Rs 70-Crore Brand
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Moneycontrol•13-10-2026, 15:24
How Narayan Rao Built Bengaluru's Iconic Corner House Ice Creams Into a Rs 70-Crore Brand
- •Corner House started in Bengaluru in 1982 as a fast-food café before transitioning into a dedicated ice cream and dessert brand.
- •The business faced severe challenges, enduring three temporary shutdowns in its first 14 years due to intense market competition and health setbacks faced by founder A. Narayan Rao.
- •A strategic shift toward desserts—highlighted by signature items like Death by Chocolate and Hot Chocolate Fudge—helped redefine the brand and secure its market position.
- •Today, the brand operates 20 outlets across Bengaluru and Mysuru, growing entirely without recorded institutional equity funding.
- •Financial data shows strong growth, with revenue reaching Rs 70.74 crore in FY25 and a net profit of Rs 15.58 crore.
Key Questions Answered
Corner House originally began as a fast-food café in Bengaluru in 1982 rather than the dessert parlour it is known as today.
According to Tracxn, Corner House achieved a revenue of Rs 70.74 crore in FY25, accompanied by a net profit of Rs 15.58 crore.
The brand operates 20 outlets in total, with 18 located across Bengaluru and two in Mysuru.
