Nestle India said macro headwinds are rising, including Iran war-related risks, inflation pressure, and expectations of a weak monsoon. The company plans higher advertising, technology and capital expenditure to manage uncertainty, while maintaining price discipline. Even with these challenges, Nestle India reported strong growth in the March quarter and reiterated its focus on volume-led growth in core categories.
Nestle India says it will focus on volume-led growth in the coming fiscal year, even as it stays cautious about price volatility driven by higher input costs and geopolitical uncertainties. The company plans continued investment in its brands and expansion of its rural footprint, while keeping its options open for strategic acquisitions to strengthen and refresh its portfolio.
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Nestle India logged its best quarterly performance in a decade, driven by broad-based volume growth and strong momentum in e-commerce and beverages. The company leaned on a faster path to consumers through quick-commerce and pushed its Nescafe coffee offerings, supported by higher advertising spends. Despite the marketing push, Nestle protected margins through efficient operations and targeted investments.
Nestle India shares surged over 3% on Wednesday, climbing to an intraday high of Rs 1,425.20, after the company reported 23% year-on-year revenue growth in Q4FY26. The momentum also lifted broader sentiment, with the Nifty FMCG index rising about 1% to around 51,299.45. Investors reacted positively to the strong earnings backdrop.
Suresh Narayanan’s decade at Nestlé India has spanned the Maggi crisis and a subsequent turnaround that helped reshape the company’s footprint and valuation. Now he is stepping aside as Manish Tiwary takes charge of Nestlé’s India business. The question is what new priorities will define the next chapter for the global food giant.
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