Nestle India Surges 27% on Record Domestic Sales, Net Profit Jumps to Rs 1,110 Crore
FMCG powerhouse Nestle India has reported robust Q4 financial results, fueled by stellar domestic sales performance. The company announced a significant 27.18 per cent jump in consolidated net profit for the March quarter of FY26.The strong quarterly performance saw net profit reach ₹ 1,110.9 crore. This figure marks a substantial increase compared to the ₹ 873.46 crore recorded in the year-ago period.
Quarterly Profit and Revenue Boost
The financial metrics confirm strong momentum across the board. Total income for the March quarter surged 22.73 per cent, clocking in at ₹ 6,766.24 crore. Revenue from the Sale of Products stood at ₹ 6,723.75 crore, reflecting a 23.42 per cent year-on-year increase.Total revenue from operations in the fourth quarter hit ₹ 6,747.79 crore, compared to ₹ 5,503.88 crore in the preceding year. While total expenses were 21 per cent higher at ₹ 5,217.48 crore, the effective EBITDA margin remains healthy at 26.3 per cent.
Record Domestic Sales Propel Growth Trajectory
The most defining highlight of the results was the domestic market performance. Domestic sales saw a significant jump of 23.11 per cent, reaching a record high of ₹ 6,445.07 crore.Manish Tiwary, Chairman and MD of Nestle India, highlighted this record domestic achievement. He attributed this powerful growth to double-digit volume increases. This volume acceleration was further supported by an over 50 per cent increase in advertising spends.
The consistent strength in the Indian market was backed by premiumization and strong execution across all product groups. Furthermore, revenue from exports contributed positively, climbing 31 per cent to ₹ 278.68 crore.
Full-Year Performance and Market Outlook
Overall, the company demonstrated sustained growth throughout FY26. For the entire fiscal year, Nestle India posted a profit of ₹ 3,499.08 crore, marking a 9 per cent increase year-on-year. Total income reached ₹ 23,194.95 crore, up 14.46 per cent.The leadership noted that the performance was driven by disciplined resource allocation and effective penetration strategies. Key brands remain market leaders; MAGGI noodles maintained its top position, while KITKAT and NESCAFÉ accelerated their respective market share growth.
The strong outlook resonated with investors. On the day of the announcement, Nestle India’s shares traded at ₹ 1,354.05 apiece, reflecting a 5.18 per cent gain from the previous closing price.
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