Nestlé India posted a robust performance for the first quarter of FY2026-27, reporting a 25.4% increase in total sales to ₹6,363.3 crore, driven by strong volume growth across all four product groups. Profit After Tax (PAT) surged 47.9% year-on-year to ₹975.1 crore, while the company maintained a healthy EBITDA margin of 24.2%, supported by accelerated cost savings and over 40% higher advertising investments. Exports grew 35.6% despite geopolitical headwinds, while earnings per share stood at ₹5.06. Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary attributed the performance to sustained consumer trust, execution excellence and broad-based demand across channels.
The quarter saw the 20th consecutive period of double-digit growth in the beverages segment, continued gains for KITKAT, strong momentum in MAGGI, expanding premium coffee brand NESPRESSO, double-digit growth in pet food, and robust performance from Nestlé Professional. General Trade and rural markets remained key growth engines, aided by wider distribution, technology-led interventions and stronger retailer engagement.
The company also expanded its export footprint with new MAGGI and NESCAFÉ variants across Canada, Europe, the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Lebanon, earning a 4-Star Export House status. Nestlé further highlighted its sustainability initiatives, including climate-resilient dairy farming practices around its Moga factory to strengthen farmer livelihoods and build a future-ready dairy ecosystem.
In Kolkata, Nestlé India’s strong performance is expected to further strengthen its presence in eastern India, where demand for packaged foods, instant beverages and premium confectionery continues to rise. Kolkata’s rapidly expanding modern retail, quick commerce platforms and café culture are supporting higher consumption of brands such as MAGGI, NESCAFÉ, KITKAT and NESPRESSO. Industry observers believe the city’s growing preference for convenience foods and premium offerings, coupled with increasing digital commerce penetration, positions Kolkata as an important growth market for the FMCG major’s long-term expansion strategy.
