Nestle India posted a consolidated net profit of ₹1009.6 crore for the quarter ended September 2026, up 35.85 per cent over ₹743.17 crore in the corresponding quarter in the previous fiscal. Total sales grew by 20.5 per cent to ₹6,782.2 crore while domestic sales grew by 20.4 per cent.
Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestlé India, said that the quarter saw a “continuation of strong and broad-based growth across all product groups with total sales reaching ₹6,782.2 crore, with a growth of 20.5 per cent, that was driven by robust, double-digit volume growth. We continued to focus on efficiencies across our operations while significantly increasing investments behind our brands, with advertising and marketing spends up by 46 per cent.”
“Rising inflation, particularly food inflation, is a reality. We remain focused on navigating these external challenges through continuous innovation and renovation, sustained investments behind our brands, and an intensified focus on productivity and operational efficiencies to mitigate commodity cost pressures,” he added.
The confectionery portfolio recorded volume led double-digit growth, driven by continued market share gains in Kitkat and sustained momentum across Munch and Milkybar. The packaged food major added that the powdered and liquid beverages product group delivered “another quarter of strong, volume-led growth.” This performance was driven by sustained household reach, enhanced affordability and continued premiumization across the coffee portfolio. “Our continued investments behind the Nescafe brand, coupled with a dual focus on expanding category penetration and accelerating premiumization, continue to strengthen category relevance and reinforce our long-term growth ambitions,” Tiwary noted. Meanwhile, the company noted that Nespresso also continued strong growth momentum in e-commerce and retail channels.
Stating that prepared dishes and cooking aids portfolio delievered strong growth, the company added that Maggi noodles continued to expand rural penetration , while Maggi Masala-ae-Magic continued to focus on driving household penetration by unlocking regional top dish usage across the country. Meanwhile, milk Products and Nutrition product group saw strong, broad-based growth with investments in brand building and portfolio optimisation.
Pet Food business delivered strong double-digit growth, supported by sharper consumer engagement on digital platforms and focused route to market. “We continued to strengthen our presence in the cat food segment through science-based nutritional solutions across mainstream and premium offerings,” Tiwary said. Nestle Professional too delivered double-digit growth driven by premium offerings and innovative applications catering to evolving needs of customers in the out-of-home space.
“E-commerce also continued its strong trajectory, driven by sustained shopper engagement, portfolio breadth, and focused channel-specific execution. General Trade delivered robust, double-digit growth across town classes, led by strong momentum in rural markets. Continued expansion of rural distribution touchpoints enhanced our direct reach and strengthened market coverage,”Tiwary noted.
Nestle India said that exports maintained strong double-digit growth momentum, driven by portfolio expansion and continued market development. During the September quarter , Maggi Masala-ae-Magic was launched in Canada, while Nescafe Sunrise was launched across five West African markets.
In terms of commodity outlook, the packaged food major said, “Coffee and wheat are expected to remain range-bound, while sugar and edible oils have stabilized at elevated levels. Cocoa remains volatile due to weather-driven crop concerns in key origins. Milk prices have strengthened seasonally but should ease as flush supplies arrive.”
Published on October 15, 2026
