** Shares of Stove Kraft STOE.NS rise 2.7% to 725 rupees apiece
** Kitchen appliance maker announces plans to scale its retail footprint, targeting 500 exclusive stores by April 2027
** The company has 300 exclusive outlets as of now
** With standalone retail stores estimated to contribute to nearly 15%-20% of revenue over the next two years, the addition of 200 exclusive stores will be a significant growth driver, says STOE's management
** According to a Deloitte-FICCI report, India's retail market, valued at $1.06 trillion in 2024, is projected to nearly double to $1.93 trillion by 2030
** STOE shares are down 19.4% in 2025 so far, exchange data shows
(Reporting by Bharath Rajeswaran in Bengaluru)
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