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Nestlé India logs strongest volume growth in 5 years
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Monday, 02 February, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, Mumbai
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Nestlé India reported its strongest volume growth in the last five years, aided by improving consumer demand, steady price realisations and continued traction across its core product categories. The company’s net profit for the quarter surged 45 per cent year-on-year, reflecting operating leverage and cost efficiencies.
The FMCG major said volume growth was broad-based, with key categories such as milk products and nutrition, prepared dishes and cooking aids, and chocolates and confectionery registering healthy momentum. Management noted that easing inflationary pressures and calibrated pricing actions taken earlier have helped revive consumption, particularly in urban markets, while rural demand also showed signs of gradual recovery.
Revenue growth during the quarter was supported by a combination of volume expansion and selective price increases, even as the company continued to focus on affordability packs and innovation-led launches to strengthen its market presence. Nestlé India said it remained cautious on input cost volatility but highlighted that commodity prices had largely stabilised compared to last year, providing some relief to margins.
Operating performance benefited from improved efficiencies across manufacturing and distribution, along with disciplined cost management. Advertising and promotion spends were maintained at healthy levels, underlining the company’s continued focus on brand building and long-term growth.
Commenting on the outlook, the company said it remains optimistic about demand trends in the medium term, supported by improving macroeconomic conditions, moderating inflation and a normal monsoon outlook. Nestlé India added that it will continue to invest in capacity expansion, product innovation and sustainability initiatives to drive consistent and profitable growth.
Shares of Nestlé India ended marginally higher on the BSE, tracking the strong earnings performance and positive commentary on volumes.
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