Nestlé India reported a strong start to the 2026-27 financial year, registering a 25.4% rise in total sales to ₹6,363.3 crore in the first quarter, driven by robust volume growth across all major product categories. The company’s Profit After Tax climbed 47.9% year-on-year to ₹975.1 crore, while it maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 24.2%, reflecting continued operational efficiency and higher investments in brand building.
Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary said the company’s performance was supported by sustained consumer trust, strong execution and volume-led growth, with exports rising 35.6% despite geopolitical challenges. Advertising expenditure increased by more than 40% during the quarter as Nestlé continued investing behind its brands.
All four product groups—Confectionery, Powdered and Liquid Beverages, Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids, and Milk Products and Nutrition—recorded strong double-digit growth. The company also reported continued momentum in e-commerce, organized trade, rural markets and the out-of-home business. General Trade remained a key growth driver, while exports expanded through new MAGGI and NESCAFÉ offerings across markets including Canada, Europe, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon.
Nestlé India also strengthened its premium portfolio by expanding NESPRESSO retail formats and introducing new pet food products under the FELIX and PRO PLAN brands. The company highlighted its continued focus on sustainability, particularly through climate-resilient dairy farming initiatives near its Moga facility in Punjab.
In Kolkata, the company’s strong performance is expected to reinforce demand across eastern India, where modern retail, quick commerce and premium coffee consumption continue to expand. Kolkata remains a key consumption hub for categories such as MAGGI, NESCAFÉ, KITKAT and MILKMAID, while the growing penetration of organized retail and digital commerce is likely to support Nestlé India’s growth strategy in the region.