Nestle India has announced a robust set of financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, exceeding market expectations for both revenue and net profit. The company's strong performance was bolstered by volume growth, better operating leverage, and steady consumer demand.
Financial Performance
Nestle India's consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, surged to ₹998.42 crore, a notable 45.11% increase compared to ₹688.01 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. Profit after tax stood at ₹10,180.6 million, up by 46.2%. The company's revenue from operations also witnessed substantial growth, reaching ₹5,667 crore, a 19% increase compared to ₹4,780 crore in the same period last year. Nestle India achieved its highest-ever quarterly turnover with sales growth of 18.5%. Domestic sales grew by 18.3% and Export sales increased by 22.9%.
Dividend Announcement
The Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of ₹7 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26. The dividend will be paid on and from February 26, 2026, to shareholders whose names appear on the company's register as of the record date, which is set for February 6, 2026.
Growth Drivers
Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestle India, attributed the strong performance to broad-based volume-led sales growth. The company witnessed robust growth across various categories, supported by capacity investments, advertising initiatives, and a GST-led market recovery. Nestle India's volume-led sales growth of 18.5% marks the strongest volume growth in nearly five years. The company's EBITDA margin stood at 21.3% of sales, demonstrating strong operational efficiency.
Market Response
Following the announcement of the Q3 results, Nestle India's shares experienced a surge, hitting a fresh 52-week high of ₹1,338.90 on the NSE.
Previous Quarter Performance
In comparison to the previous quarter (Q2FY26), Nestle India's profit after tax was 34% higher, rising from ₹743 crore. The topline also saw a marginal increase of 0.4% sequentially, from ₹5,644 crore in Q2FY26.
About Nestle India
Nestle India is a subsidiary of Nestle S.A., a global food and beverage company. It operates primarily in the food business, with products including Milk Products and Nutrition, Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids, Powdered and Liquid Beverages, and Confectionery. Some of its well-known brands include NESCAFÉ, MAGGI, MILKYBAR, and KIT KAT.
