Revenue rises 22.6 per cent, domestic sales cross Rs 6,445 crore on strong volume growth
Nestle India reported a strong fourth-quarter performance for FY26, with net profit rising to Rs 1,110.9 crore, up 27 per cent year-on-year, supported by sustained volume growth and higher brand investments.
Revenue from operations increased 22.6 per cent to Rs 6,747.79 crore, compared to Rs 5,503.88 crore in the same period last year. Total sales grew 23.4 per cent, while domestic sales rose 23.1 per cent to cross Rs 6,445 crore. The company reported an Ebitda margin of 26.3 per cent during the quarter.
“I am pleased to share that this quarter, Nestle India delivered high double-digit growth and recorded its highest-ever domestic sales. This performance was powered by double-digit volume growth, driven by over 50 per cent increase in advertising spends,” said Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestle India.
He added that during the financial year ended 31 March 2026, we remained focused on the fundamentals and executed with resilience, delivering double-digit, volume-led growth alongside strong market share gains.
Segment Performance
Growth remained broad-based across categories, with all business channels registering double-digit expansion. The company expanded its rural reach to 216,000 villages, strengthening distribution access.
The confectionery segment recorded high double-digit growth in both value and volume, led by brands such as KitKat, Munch and Milkybar. The beverages portfolio continued its strong trajectory, supported by rising coffee consumption and premiumisation.
Prepared dishes and cooking aids saw volume-led gains along with market share expansion. Milk products and nutrition maintained stable growth through improved portfolio accessibility, while the pet food business posted high double-digit growth driven by innovation and wider distribution.
Outlook And Input Costs
The company will focus on consumer centricity, penetration-led growth, reinvestment in brands and capacity, and accelerating technology-led sales and operations.
On commodities, coffee prices are easing due to favourable output in Vietnam and expected crops in Brazil, while cocoa prices remain subdued amid improved supply. Sugar prices are stable. Edible oil prices have firmed up in line with global crude trends and increased diversion towards biodiesel.
Wheat output has been affected by unseasonal rains in April, leading to delayed harvest and lower quality. Milk prices have strengthened and are expected to remain elevated during the summer lean season.
Dividend Announcement
Nestle India declared a final dividend of Rs 5 per equity share for FY26, taking the total payout for the year to Rs 12 per share, including an earlier interim dividend of Rs 7. The record date has been set as 10 July 2026.
