Ajay Ramola
Mussoorie, April 24
The Board of Directors of Nestle India approved the financial results for the fourth quarter and the full financial year ending March 31, 2026. Divulging the details of the performance, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestle India, Manish Tiwary, announced that the company achieved its highest-ever domestic sales of ₹6,445 crore, marking a period of high double-digit growth. “This landmark performance was propelled by robust double-digit volume growth and supported by a strategic increase in advertising expenditure, which rose by over 50 per cent. Despite aggressive reinvestment, the company maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 26.3 percent,” he said.
Tiwary further said that during the quarter, total sales and domestic sales grew by 23.4 per cent and 23.1 per cent respectively, with all product groups contributing to the momentum. Tiwary attributed this success to a disciplined focus on market penetration, premiumization and efficient execution amidst challenging external conditions. “For the full financial year, the company remained committed to its core fundamentals, resulting in significant market share gains. Over the last five years, Maggi noodles have sustained its leadership position, while brands like KitKat and Nescafé have seen rapid growth in their respective market shares,” he asserted.
A key driver of this profitability has been the company’s structural cost-efficiency initiatives. By leveraging digital and technology-based capabilities in sales and operations, Nestle India achieved its highest-ever operational savings. These efficiencies allowed the company to eliminate non-value-adding costs and redirect resources toward brand investment, consumer-centric activities and distribution expansion. Furthermore, the company continued to invest in capacity upgrades to meet rising consumer demand and ensure future growth.
The company’s diverse portfolio showed exceptional strength across the board. The Confectionery segment reported high double-digit growth in both value and volume, aided by the “Visicooler” programme and several product innovations. Similarly, the Powdered and Liquid Beverages segment maintained its growth streak, driven by the increasing popularity of coffee and a clear trend toward premium products. Meanwhile, the Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids group saw strong volume-led growth, supported by deeper expansion into rural markets and active participation from urban consumers.
Nestlé has its manufacturing facility in Uttarakhand located at Pantnagar, specifically within the SIDCUL Industrial Area of Rudrapur which was established in 2006. This plant is a key site for manufacturing culinary products, notably MAGGI 2-Minute Noodles and MAGGI PAZZTA.
