Packaged Foods company Nestle India announced Q3FY26 results Total Sales of Rs 5,643.5 crore. Total Sales Growth at 18.5% Domestic Sales Growth at 18.3%. EBITDA at 21.3% of Sales. Profit After Tax of Rs 1018.1 crore. Earnings Per Share (EPS) of Rs 5.28. Manish Tiwary, Chairman & Managing Director, Nestle India, said: “I am pleased to share that this quarter, Nestle India saw robust, broad-based volume led sales growth of 18.5%, 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% YoY and the EBITDA margin stood at 21.3%. This performance demonstrates our resilience and adaptability in a competitive market. The growth trajectory is a result of the passion and hard work of our teams, distributors, and partners, backed by faster and sharper decision-making, supplemented by the positive momentum from GST rate rationalization. It also reflects our ongoing efforts to be future-ready, innovate and respond to consumer preferences. 2025 marked a landmark year for Nestle India with the highest absolute and percentage reach gain achieved in a single year, barring the exceptional COVID period. This performance was led by strong expansion in rural markets, while urban performance was also best-in-class compared to peers. As we look ahead, our focus remains to innovate boldly, listen closely to consumers and respond with speed and purpose. We will continue delivering high-quality products that resonate with our consumers. We will move forward with focus, speed, and impact, while driving operational excellence and long-term value with discipline and clarity. We are committed to being a trusted partner in the daily lives of millions of Indian families, keeping consumers at the heart of everything we do and prioritizing their needs. This means we must run the proverbial extra mile for ‘consumer delight’. We will leverage automation and technology to simplify and drive efficiencies in processes and structures. I am also pleased to announce that all four product groups delivered positive volume-led growth, with three out of four product groups witnessing robust double-digit growth. Confectionery was the fastest-growing product group, experiencing robust double-digit growth fuelled by strong underlying volume increases. This growth was supported by significant advertising spends, expansion of store presence and a wider range of products available, alongside rural market acceleration, premiumization, and increased in-home penetration driven by quick commerce. The Powdered and Liquid Beverages product group once again witnessed robust 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, with certain segments demonstrating promising growth while others exhibited muted performance. We are encouraged by the improving underlying trends in consumer-facing channels. The Pet Food business reported strong double-digit growth. The PRO PLAN dog range was expanded with the introduction of an entry pack to encourage trial for the brand. In the premium segment, NESPRESSO’s growth path continued, buoyed by strong momentum during the festive season. I am also pleased to share that all business channels recorded strong double-digit growth. Nestle India’s Out-of-Home business, Nestle Professional, continued its robust momentum and delivered double-digit growth as well. As a comprehensive solutions partner to operators across the food and beverage landscape, it witnessed significant Out-of-Home expansion across core categories, including Beverage Vending Solutions, Confectionery, and MAGGI Coconut Milk Powder. General Trade delivered strong double-digit growth, marking a significant acceleration compared to previous quarters, with robust performance across all town classes, led by rural markets. Technology has been a key enabler of this progress, with the adoption of DMS at sub-distributor levels further strengthening retailer engagement and improving asset deployment in rural areas. E-Commerce sustained strong growth, supported by impactful new product launches, improved platform availability and robust festive activations. To our consumers, partners, shareholders, and our esteemed Board—I offer my deepest gratitude for your constant belief and support. It strengthens us, inspires us, and propels us forward.” Result PDF