India has emerged as the largest market globally for KitKat, the iconic chocolate-coated wafer bar of Swiss food and confectionery major Nestle, driven by strong consumer penetration, product innovation and aggressive marketing investments, according to the company. India, which had been the second-largest market for the brand over the last 2-3 years, has now become its biggest market globally, underscoring India's growing importance for the iconic chocolate wafer brand sold in over 85 countries. "India is now the largest market for KitKat globally, and the brand has accelerated its market share growth over the last few years," Nestle India Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary said during a recent media interaction. KitKat has now become the second brand in Nestle's portfolio, after Maggi, to emerge as the largest market globally. A decade ago, India was at number 10 globally for KitKat. As part of Nestle India's confectionery portfolio, KitKat contributed to strong moment
At this point, two channels are growing faster for us: quick commerce and rural, says Manish Tiwary
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FMCG major reports robust fourth-quarter performance driven by strong volume growth, higher advertising spends, and broad-based gains across product categories
Nestle posted a net profit of ₹1,110.9 crore, as compared to ₹873.46 crore a year ago, up 27 per cent Y-o-Y
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Nestle India will announce its Q4FY26 results on April 21 (Tuesday). The company could also recommend a final dividend for shareholders.
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Nestle India will invest ₹225 crore to add a new Munch production line at its Sanand facility, boosting capacity to meet rising demand for confectionery products
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Domestic volumes surged and exports grew sharply in Q3FY26, aided by GST reforms, though higher raw material costs weighed on margins, with management prioritising growth over profitability
The Indian unit of Swiss food major Nestle said net profit rose to ₹1,018 crore ($110.77 million) for the quarter ended December 31
Nestle India shares gained after the company reported a healthy set of results for the December quarter of FY26 (Q3FY26).
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