About the company:
Nestlé India, a subsidiary of Nestlé S.A. (Switzerland), is one of India’s leading FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) companies, known for its strong presence in dairy, beverages, nutrition, confectionery, and culinary products. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Gurgaon, it owns iconic brands like MAGGI (instant noodles & sauces), Nescafé (coffee), KitKat & Munch (chocolates), Lactogen & Cerelac (infant nutrition), and Milkmaid (dairy products). Nestlé India has a vast distribution and retail network, with nine manufacturing facilities across India. It focuses on innovation, health & wellness, sustainability, and rural market expansion, making it a key player in the Indian FMCG sector.
Key Business Highlights:
Growth Across Categories:
MAGGI: Strong recovery in sales despite regional competition.
Nescafé: Coffee category expansion with Nespresso launch in India.
Confectionery: KITKAT & MUNCH continued double-digit growth.
Dairy & Nutrition: Faced cost pressures but showed resilience in demand.
Rural & E-commerce Expansion:
200,000+ villages covered under Nestlé’s RUrban strategy.
E-commerce contributes 8.5% of total sales, with 33% growth YoY.
Quick commerce partnerships with Blinkit & Zepto for faster deliveries.
New Product Innovations:
Expansion into premium nutrition, pet care (Purina), and health science (Dr. Reddy’s JV).
More than 150 new product launches in the last 9 years.
Commodity & Inflation Impact:
Coffee & cocoa prices surged (Coffee up 75% YoY).
Focus on cost-saving initiatives (Project Shark) to mitigate inflation.
Strategic Outlook:
Premiumization & Digital Acceleration: Expanding high-value products & AI-driven analytics for demand forecasting.
Sustainability Investments: Plastic neutrality, water conservation, and biomass projects in Punjab.
Growth in Out-of-Home Consumption: Nescafé kiosks, KITKAT break zones, and food service expansion.
Nestlé India Financial Performance for the Last Three Quarters (FY25)
| Metric | Q3 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q1 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | ₹5,150 crore | ₹5,007 crore | ₹4,848 crore |
| Net Profit | ₹915 crore | ₹908 crore | ₹897 crore |
| EBITDA Margin | 23.1% | 22.8% | 22.5% |
| Volume Growth | 6.5% | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| E-commerce Contribution | 8.5% of sales | 8.1% of sales | 7.9% of sales |
Recent updates:
Highlights from last concall:
Financial Performance:
Revenue: ₹5,150 crore (+9.2% YoY)
Net Profit: ₹915 crore (+7.5% YoY)
EBITDA Margin: 23.1% (vs. 22.9% in Q3 FY24)
Volume Growth: 6.5% YoY, led by strong demand in urban and rural markets