Nestlé India delivered its strongest quarterly performance in recent years, reporting a sharp jump in profitability for the December 2025 quarter, backed by high volume growth and steady momentum across core food and beverage categories.
The FMCG major posted a consolidated net profit of ₹998.42 crore in Q3 FY26, up 45.1 percent year on year. Revenue from sales climbed 18.5 percent to ₹5,643.5 crore, marking the highest quarterly turnover in the company’s history. Consolidated revenue from operations stood at ₹5,667 crore, reflecting broad based demand recovery across urban and rural markets.
Growth was driven by higher consumption across everyday food categories. In prepared foods, Maggi noodles recorded double digit volume growth. Confectionery also saw strong traction, with KitKat delivering high double digit volume growth, particularly in rural India, while Munch maintained its upward trend. In beverages, Nescafé Classic, Sunrise and Gold continued to post healthy growth. The milk and nutrition portfolio showed steady gains, with Milkmaid extending its momentum and Everyday recovering in key regions.
Domestic sales rose 18.3 percent to ₹5,402.6 crore, supported by deeper rural reach and faster decision making at the market level. Exports grew 22.9 percent to ₹240.9 crore, aided by strong demand for coffee and the addition of new SKUs in markets such as Thailand and Papua New Guinea. The B2B portfolio also expanded its customer base in instant tea.
Nestlé India increased advertising and media spends by 42 percent year on year to support new launches and festive activations. EBITDA margin stood at 21.3 percent for the quarter. Total expenses rose 20.9 percent to ₹4,667.6 crore, reflecting higher input costs and brand investments.
The company highlighted that e commerce and quick commerce channels continued to gain pace, while organised retail recorded broad based growth. The board has approved an interim dividend of ₹7 per equity share for FY26.
