Nestle India PBT flat at Rs 704 cr for March quarter, revenue up 10.7%

The company follows a January-December accounting year. Revenue for the March quarter stood at Rs 3,325 crore, growth of 10.7 per cent from a year ago.

nestle
Last year, the company’s PBT stood at Rs 700 crore, implying flat growth for the period this year.
Viveat Susan Pinto
1 min read Last Updated : May 13 2020 | 2:56 AM IST
Packaged foods major Nestle India on Tuesday reported a profit before tax (PBT) of Rs 704 crore for the quarter ended March 31.

Last year, the company’s PBT stood at Rs 700 crore, implying flat growth for the period this year. The company follows a January-December accounting year. Revenue for the March quarter stood at Rs 3,325 crore, growth of 10.7 per cent from a year ago.
 
Revenue in the corresponding period last year stood at Rs 3,003 crore. Lower corporate taxes ensured that profit after tax (PAT) grew 13.4 per cent to Rs 525 crore in the March quarter versus Rs 463 crore reported last year. Nestle India CMD Suresh Narayanan said the company had a ‘resilient’ March quarter and that contribution from e-commerce had grown during the period.

One subscription. Two world-class reads.

Already subscribed? Log in

Subscribe to read the full story →
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

Topics :CoronavirusLockdownNestle IndiaFMCG sector

Next Story