Nestlé India reported strong results for Q2 2025, driven by double-digit growth in domestic sales and significant volume increases across key product groups. Domestic sales reached a record INR 5,411 crore. Three out of four product groups showed strong, volume-led, double-digit growth. Amendments to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates are expected to drive further affordability and stimulate consumption.
Q2 Financial Performance Highlights
Nestlé India experienced robust growth in Q2 2025, primarily driven by a substantial increase in sales volume. Mr. Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director, expressed satisfaction with the company’s performance, noting that three out of four product groups achieved strong, volume-led, double-digit growth. Domestic sales reached INR 5,411 crore, a new quarterly record. The company is passing on the benefits of revised GST rates to consumers.
Product Group Performance
The Confectionery segment exhibited strong double-digit growth, led by KITKAT, which gained market share. India is now the second-largest KITKAT market globally. MUNCH and MILKYBAR also achieved high double-digit growth.
The Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids segment recorded strong double-digit growth, driven by accelerated volume growth of MAGGI Noodles and continued strong performance of Masala-ae-Magic.
Other Business Highlights
The Pet Food business achieved its highest turnover since integration, launching new PURINA FRISKIES cat food variants.
Nestlé Professional, the Out-of-Home (OOH) business, displayed strong double-digit growth.
Financial Data (Q2 2025-26)
Total Sales: INR 5630.2 crore
Total Sales Growth: 10.9%, with Domestic Sales Growth at 10.8%
EBITDA: 22.0% of Sales
Profit After Tax: INR 753.2 crore
Earnings Per Share (EPS): INR 3.90
Key Business Strategies
Nestlé is focusing on an omni-channel approach and innovation in the e-commerce space. They are also expanding in organized trade and Out-of-Home (OOH) channels. A new MAGGI Noodles production line has been added at the Sanand Factory in Gujarat.
Source: BSE
