Packaged Foods company Nestle India announced Q1FY26 results Total Sales of Rs 5,074.0 crore. Total Sales Growth at 5.9 %. Domestic Sales Growth at 5.5%. EBITDA at 21.7% of Sales. Net Profit of Rs 659.2 crore. Earnings Per Share of Rs 6.84. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestle India said: “I am pleased to inform you that we have delivered a balanced growth in three out of our four product group categories. Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids, Powdered and Liquid Beverages and Confectionery have bounced back to volume-led growth. Seven out of twelve top brands grew at double-digit. I would like to extend my gratitude to the resilience and resolve of our employees, the commitment of our sales force, the relentless efforts of our distributors and retailers and the trust of our consumers and shareholders. The quarter was impacted by elevated consumption prices across the commodity portfolio. In addition, we witnessed higher operations costs as a result of significant expansion in manufacturing in the last seven to eight months. Moreover, borrowing from commercial banks to fund temporary operational cash-flow requirements resulted in higher finance costs in the quarter. However, we have noticed stabilizing prices for edible oil and cocoa, a declining trend in coffee and stabilizing to modest increase in pricing of milk. The Powdered and Liquid Beverages category sustained its position as one of the largest growth drivers with another robust performance this quarter registering strong double-digit growth. This performance builds on a strong foundation following high double-digit growth in the corresponding quarter. NESCAFE further solidified its leadership in the coffee category by gaining additional market share. The brand continued to democratize coffee through affordable packs, while also expanding the premium segment with NESCAFE Gold and NESCAFE Roastery. NESCAFE RTD continued to demonstrate strong growth. The Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids category swung back to volume growth, recording double-digit growth for MAGGI noodles. Masala-Ae-Magic continued to demonstrate strong performance at a double-digit rate. The Confectionery category saw high double-digit growth, driven by robust underlying volume growth. KITKAT emerged as the largest growth driver, achieving double-digit growth, particularly in RUrban markets, while continuing to gain market share. MUNCH regained momentum with double-digit growth, and MILKYBAR too posted high double-digit growth. We take pride in Confectionery having brands that are more digitally connected and distributed within our portfolio. Milk Products and Nutrition category had mixed growth performance with certain segments showing growth, while a few had muted performance. Nonetheless, we are encouraged by improving underlying trends in some segments. Nestle Breakfast Cereals business reported high double-digit growth. Business acceleration was led by the recent launch of MUNCH CHOCO Fills cereals. The Pet Food business witnessed a strong performance, primarily driven by the Cat portfolio. Purina Felix and Purina Friskies reported robust growth. We strengthened our route to market and infrastructure in major cities, resulting in increased coverage of the business. I am delighted to inform you that we launched a ‘Staff Pet Feeding Policy’. This initiative was complemented by ‘pawternity leave’—a two-day leave for employees to take care of their pets. E-commerce has maintained its growth momentum, contributing to 12.5% of domestic sales, driven by Quick Commerce and new launches. Nestle India's Out-of-Home business consistently grew at double-digit rates, making it the fastest-growing business across Beverages and Foods portfolio. I am pleased to inform you that Nestle Professional also achieved a landmark milestone with 1,000 Retail One kiosks operational across India through our flagship NESCAFE Corners, MAGGI Hotspots and KITKAT Break Zones. Significant rise in demand over recent quarters has led to growth in urban markets. RUrban markets too have demonstrated positive growth, signalling a favourable shift in market dynamics and contributing to overall market resilience. Over the past ten financial years, Nestle India has achieved remarkable progress, with our revenue growing at a CAGR of 10.3%. During this period, profits from operations as a percentage to sales increased by 500 basis points, profit after tax soared by 490%, and sales rose by 150%. Our market capitalization grew 3.9 times, and we achieved a Total Shareholder Return (TSR) CAGR of 17%. These accomplishments would not have been possible without your faith and commitment. As I conclude my tenure as the Chairman and Managing Director of Nestle India, I extend my heartfelt thanks to our partners, distributors, retailers and suppliers for their collaboration and support. The esteemed Board of Directors for their guidance, trust and wisdom, in both good and more stressful times. Finally, my gratitude to the heartbeat of our company, our employees whose integrity, dignity and determination have been instrumental in making things happen. All this would not have been possible without our consumers, I remain indebted to them for their loyalty and love for our brands. I am confident that Nestle India will continue to thrive and soar new heights - moving forward with greater focus and readiness for the future, fostering an inclusive and compassionate environment where every voice is valued. With much gratitude, it has truly been an honour and privilege to serve you. I carry with me cherished memories of the decade gone by. I take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to Mr Manish Tiwary as he takes on the role of Chairman and Managing Director of Nestle India from 1st August 2025.” Result PDF