New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Japanese convenience store chain 7-Eleven has shut all its remaining 31 outlets in India, bringing its five-year partnership with Reliance Retail to an end after reporting a net loss of nearly Rs.90 crore in FY26. However, the shutdown may not necessarily mark the brand's permanent departure from the Indian market, with its parent company signalling interest in exploring other ways to serve Indian customers.

According to a report by ThePrint, Seven & i Holdings, the Japanese parent company of 7-Eleven, confirmed that Reliance Retail had closed all 31 stores operating in Mumbai and Pune on September 30, 2026.

"We confirm that our Master Franchisee, Reliance, which operates 7-Eleven stores in Mumbai and Pune, closed ...