Nestlé India Limited FY2025-26 Comprehensive Performance Summary

Reporting Period: Financial year ended 31st March 2026

Financial Performance Highlights

Nestlé India delivered robust financial results with 14.9% sales growth reaching ₹23,071.5 crore (FY25: ₹20,077.5 crore), comprising domestic sales of ₹22,118.7 crore and export sales of ₹952.8 crore. Net profit increased 11% to ₹3,499 crore (₹3,544.6 crore as per alternative calculation) with EBITDA at ₹5,306.1 crore (23.0% of sales). The company maintained strong operational metrics across all product categories:

  • Confectionery: High double-digit growth with India becoming largest global market for KITKAT
  • Powdered and Liquid Beverages: High double-digit growth with NESCAFÉ category leadership
  • Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids: Strong volume-driven growth with MAGGI maintaining market leadership
  • Milk Products and Nutrition: Steady growth with no refined sugar portfolio expansion

Capital Structure and Corporate Actions

The company executed significant corporate actions including:

  • Bonus Issue: 1:1 ratio issued on 11th August 2025, increasing paid-up capital from ₹964.2 million to ₹1,928.3 million
  • Dividend Declaration: Total dividend of ₹12 per share comprising interim ₹7 (paid February 2026) and final ₹5 recommended for AGM approval
  • Capital Expenditure: ₹8,262 million (3.6% of sales) invested in new production lines across factories
  • Joint Venture: Maintained 49% stake in Dr. Reddy's and Nestlé Health Science Limited at carrying value of ₹5,309.2 million

Operational and Business Developments

Distribution Expansion: Presence expanded to approximately 216,000 villages with accelerated rural market penetration through technology-enabled interventions. Omnichannel strategy strengthened across e-commerce, quick commerce, and modern trade.

Export Business: Expanded to Maldives and Papua New Guinea, taking export footprint to 28 countries through 127 million equivalent consumer units.

Manufacturing Capacity: Commissioned new production lines to support future growth with gross block reaching ₹93,332.0 million and capital work-in-progress of ₹5,069.8 million.

Sustainability and ESG Performance (BRSR Core)

The comprehensive sustainability report disclosed exceptional environmental performance:

  • Energy: 96% renewable energy consumption (2,593,696 GJ of 4,350,818 GJ total)
  • Water: 10.43 kiloliters/million ₹ turnover intensity with seven out of nine facilities Zero Liquid Discharge certified
  • Emissions: Total emissions intensity of 1,355 kgCO2e/million ₹ turnover
  • Waste Management: 100% waste recovery with 74,591 metric tonnes managed through recycling (26,820t), re-use (2,803t), and other recovery operations

Human Resources: 96% employee training coverage, 0.2% POSH complaint rate, and median remuneration analysis showing gender pay gap details. Workforce comprised 3,771 employees and 15,386 workers with structured engagement frameworks.

Stakeholder Engagement: Comprehensive framework covering 12 stakeholder groups including consumers, suppliers, farmers, employees, and communities through structured channels and assessment programs.

Governance and Leadership

Board Composition: Mr. Manish Tiwary appointed as Chairman and Managing Director effective 1st August 2025, succeeding Mr. Suresh Narayanan who retired on 31st July 2025. Mr. Edouard Mac Nab appointed as Executive Director - Finance & Control and CFO effective 1st March 2026.

Corporate Social Responsibility: More than 2% of average net profits spent on CSR activities benefiting over 1 million people through initiatives including Nestlé Healthy Kids Programme (191,950 beneficiaries), Project Jagriti (638,000 beneficiaries), and water/sanitation projects.

Regulatory Compliance and Future Outlook

The company maintained full compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations, Companies Act requirements, and adopted recent accounting pronouncements with no material impact. The 67th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 3rd July 2026 with record date for final dividend set as 10th July 2026.

Nestlé India demonstrated strong integrated performance combining financial growth, operational excellence, and comprehensive sustainability leadership in the FMCG sector.