Kellanova’s India business had a strong FY25, powered by growing demand beyond its traditional breakfast portfolio. The company reported an 8 percent rise in revenue and a sharp 33 percent jump in net profit, signalling that its push into snacks and nutrition is starting to pay off in a meaningful way.
For years, Kellogg’s cornflakes defined the brand’s identity in India. That association is now steadily widening. Categories such as ready to eat snacks, bars and nutrition focused offerings are contributing a larger share to overall sales. This shift has helped the company reduce its dependence on the breakfast table and tap into more frequent consumption occasions across the day.
The performance also reflects sharper execution in pricing, distribution and product mix. While input costs remained a concern during the year, Kellanova managed to protect margins through calibrated price actions and better cost controls. Higher margin products within the snacks and nutrition portfolio played an important role in lifting profitability.
India remains a key growth market for the global packaged foods major. Urban consumers are increasingly open to convenient, portion controlled foods that fit busy routines, while health awareness is pushing interest in products with functional benefits. Kellanova appears to be aligning its portfolio with these shifts rather than relying solely on legacy brands.
The company’s strategy indicates a clear intent to compete as a broader packaged foods player, not just a breakfast specialist. With improved financials, a more balanced category mix and sustained brand investments, Kellanova is positioning itself for steady, long term growth in the Indian market.
If the momentum in snacks and nutrition continues, FY25 could be remembered as the year when Kellanova successfully reshaped its India story from a cereal centric business to a more diversified food company.
