The total income has risen to Rs 5,678 crore in the recently concluded quarter as compared to Rs 4,784 crore in Q3FY25
Marking a significant improvement in its performance, Nestle India has posted consolidated profit of Rs 998 crore in the third quarter of the current financial year as compared to Rs 688 crore in the same period a year ago.
The financial results of the company revealed that the total income rose to Rs 5,678 crore in the recently concluded quarter as compared to Rs 4,784 crore in Q3FY25. The consolidated profit for the nine months of the current financial year stood at Rs 2,388 crore, a marginal uptick from Rs 2,334 crore during the same period a year ago.
Confectionery was the fastest-growing product group, experiencing double-digit growth fuelled by strong underlying volume increases. This growth was supported by significant advertising spends, expansion of store presence and increased in-home penetration driven by quick commerce.
The powdered and liquid beverages product group witnessed healthy growth this quarter, marking 18 consecutive quarters of double-digit sell-out growth. The prepared dishes and cooking aids product group registered strong double-digit value growth on the back of accelerated volume growth. The milk products and nutrition product group showed improved performance with mid-single-digit growth.
The company’s board declared an interim dividend of Rs 7 per equity share of the face value of Rs 1 each for the financial year 2025-26 on the entire issued, subscribed and paid-up share capital of 1,92,83,14,320 equity shares of the company. This will be paid on and from 26 February 2026 to those members whose names appear in the register of members of the company or in the register of beneficial owners maintained by the depositories, as on the record date fixed for the purpose (6 February 2026).
“Nestle India saw robust, broad-based volume led sales growth of 18.5 per cent, resulting in our highest-ever quarterly turnover of Rs 5,643.5 crore and the strongest volume growth in nearly five years. This success is attributed to strategic investments in increasing capacity and building our brands, supported by a market recovery following GST benefits. During the quarter, we increased consumer-focused media and advertising spending by 42 per cent year-on-year and the Ebitda margin stood at 21.3 per cent,” stated Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestle India.
The company highlighted that in the premium segment, Nespresso’s growth path continued, buoyed by strong momentum during the festive season. Nestle India’s out-of-home business, Nestle Professional, continued its momentum and delivered double-digit growth as well.
General trade delivered strong double-digit growth, marking a significant acceleration compared to previous quarters, with performance across all town classes, led by rural markets. Ecommerce sustained strong growth, supported by new product introductions, improved platform availability and festive activations.
The company added that milk prices have not softened despite the flush season, driven by robust demand. Edible oil prices remain elevated and are expected to trade sideways in the first half of 2026. The upcoming wheat harvest in April 2026 looks promising, it said, adding that coffee prices have stabilised at lower levels than last year due to favourable crop yields in both Vietnam and India.
