Nestle CEO Philipp Navratil said India is the group's highest-performing market in H1 2026 and welcomed front-of-pack labelling, while signalling scope for more local manufacturing
India's emergence among the top five global markets for Nestle SA is now "on the horizon", the Swiss food and beverage giant's CEO Philipp Navratil said on Wednesday. The India market is "very attractive" for Nestle and the company expects a volume-led growth there with support of investments, said Navratil, who is on a visit to India. Nestle sees "plenty of growth opportunities" in India, which is among its top ten markets and already the highest-performing for the group in terms of growth, he added. "India, in terms of growth, is one of the highest performers of the group and was the highest-performing market in the first half of 2026. It is among the top 10 markets and there continues to be further opportunity here to drive. Top five (in terms of topline contribution) is definitely on the horizon," Navratil said in a select media roundtable. When asked about the timeframe for India entering the top five list, he said the ambition was very much within near-term rather than a dist
Analysts highlighted improving rural demand, premiumisation and a gradual recovery in consumption as key positives.
All four product groups posted strong double-digit growth as rural demand, quick commerce and cost savings supported Nestle India's revenue and margin expansion in Q1 FY27
Nestle India said that all four product groups delivered strong double-digit growth in Q1FY27, supported by high double-digit growth across channels.
FMCG major Nestle India on Wednesday reported a 48.26 per cent on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 958.68 crore in the June quarter of this financial year, supported by strong volume growth. The company had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 646.59 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal, Nestle India said in a regulatory filing. Nestle India's revenue from Sale of Products was up 25.4 per cent at Rs 6,363.27 crore in the June quarter of FY27. This was at Rs 5,073.96 crore in the corresponding period a year ago. "We delivered a strong quarter with sales growth of 25.4 per cent led by volume growth. Sales stood at Rs 6,363.3 crore, powered by continued consumer trust in our brands and a strong focus on execution. Exports delivered 35.6 per cent growth, despite ongoing geopolitical headwinds," Chairman and MD Manish Tiwary said. Nestle India's total income in the first quarter of FY27 stood at Rs 6,400.65 crore, up 25.5 per cent as against Rs 5,100.33 crore in the
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FMCG major Nestle India is pinning its growth ambitions on the rural and semi urban markets, where aspirations are rising and the next wave of long-term consumption is being shaped, said its Chairman & Managing Director Manish Tiwary. India remains a market of immense opportunity, where consumption growth will increasingly be driven by deeper household penetration, wider distribution and stronger engagement with consumers across geographies, said Tiwary while addressing shareholders at 67th annual general meeting (AGM) of Nestle India. However, he also emphasised on the importance of understanding India's diverse consumer landscape and said the company remains focused on customer-centricity and tailoring offerings to varied consumer needs. "India is not one market and it is certainly not one consumer. It is dozens of markets layered on top of each other by income, geography, language, aspirations, habit and taste. The opportunity ahead of us is not just to serve the India that ...
Kunal Kamble, technical research analyst at Bonanza flags a decisive breakout on Marico, Eternal and Nestle India stock charts, suggesting a likely positive trend in the near-term.
FMCG major has rejected allegations circulating on social media regarding the alleged presence of infestation in Maggi noodles, asserting that laboratory tests on a batch and market samples confirmed that products met all quality and food safety standards. In a clarification submitted to stock exchanges, the company said it was made aware of the complaint through the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) following concerns raised by an unverified account on social media platform X. "We categorically reject allegations circulating on media basis an unverified account regarding the presence of infestation, allegedly on MAGGI noodles," said Nestle India in response to a query from the NSE and the BSE on a media report published on June 12. The company said it is "yet to receive" any sample from the complainant for assessment, and did not receive any response from them while the social media account remained unreachable. "As part of standard procedure, the reference samp
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre was quoting higher for the eight straight trading day, soaring 25 per cent during the period.
At this point, two channels are growing faster for us: quick commerce and rural, says Manish Tiwary
Strong position in the domestic foods market, innovative product portfolio, focus on distribution expansion and improving out-of-home consumption will help Nestle achieve better growth, say analysts.
The company has recommended a final dividend payout of Rs 5 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26
Nestle India shares gained after the company reported a healthy set of results for the December quarter of FY26 (Q3FY26).
Analysts at Choice Equity Broking expect the stock to rally past ₹1,500-mark on the upside, indicating a potential upside of over 14 per cent from current levels.
At 12:12 PM, Nestle India share price was trading 3.23 per cent higher at ₹1,261 per share. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.53 per cent higher at 83,043.31 levels.
Heavy rains in Q2FY26 adversely affected seasonal categories such as carbonated drinks, ready-to-drink juices, beer, ice creams, and hair/skin summer care products.
Motilal Oswal continues to favour leading staples companies, including HUL, GCPL and Marico, as beneficiaries of renewed consumption momentum.
Nestle dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe, with immediate effect after an internal investigation confirmed his romantic involvement with a direct subordinate