Nestlé India has delivered robust results for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, marked by high double-digit growth and record-breaking domestic sales of INR 6,445 crore for the fourth quarter. Driven by volume-led expansion and strong performance across all business segments, the company reported a healthy EBITDA margin of 26.3%. The Board has recommended a final dividend of INR 5.00 per equity share.
Record Financial Performance
Nestlé India achieved a significant milestone in the fourth quarter of the 2025-26 financial year, posting its strongest quarterly growth in nearly a decade. Total sales for the year reached INR 23,071.5 crore. This impressive growth was powered by a 23.4% increase in total sales and a 23.1% rise in domestic sales during the quarter. The company maintained a strong EBITDA margin of 26.3%, reflecting effective cost-efficiency measures and disciplined resource allocation.
Strategic Growth Drivers
The company’s performance was underpinned by volume-led growth across all product categories. Key highlights include:
- Confectionery: Achieved high double-digit growth in both value and volume, supported by the expansion of the KITKAT and MUNCH MAX portfolios.
- Powdered and Liquid Beverages: Delivered resilient performance driven by increased coffee penetration and premiumisation, including the launch of innovative Ready-to-Drink (RTD) variants.
- Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids: Sustained momentum through successful innovations like the ‘Double Masala’ and an expanded ‘Spicy Range’.
- E-commerce and Organized Trade: Witnessed significant gains, with strong performance in Quick Commerce channels and impactful in-store activations.
Dividend and Shareholder Value
In recognition of the strong financial performance, the Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of INR 5.00 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This is subject to the approval of members at the 67th Annual General Meeting, scheduled for July 3, 2026. The record date for determining dividend entitlement has been set for July 10, 2026.
Looking Ahead
Nestlé India remains focused on four key priorities: enhancing consumer centricity, driving penetration-led volume growth, reinvesting in brands and infrastructure, and accelerating tech-led sales and operations. The company continues to leverage its structural cost-efficiency agenda to fund higher advertising and brand investments, ensuring long-term value creation for stakeholders.
Source: BSE
