Nestle India Beats Estimates With 26% Jump In Q4 FY26 Profit

Nestle India reported a sharp 26% year-on-year (YoY) rise in standalone net profit for the March quarter, helped by strong volume growth and higher sales. Revenue from operations rose 22.6% to ₹6,747.8 crore in the fourth quarter of FY26. This was also higher than the expectations of ₹6,250 crore.

On a consolidated basis, Nestle India reported revenue of ₹6,766.24 crore for the quarter, up from ₹5,679.87 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing dated 21 April. Consolidated net profit rose 11.3% to ₹1,110.90 crore.

The company said revenue growth outpaced expenditure during the quarter, aiding margins. The closing price of Nestle India shares on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on 21 April 2026 was ₹1,394.90, up 8.43%.

Ad Spends, Volume Growth Drive Performance

Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary said the company delivered double-digit volume growth, supported by a more than 50% increase in advertising spends.

He added that the company maintained a healthy Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) margin of 26.3%.

• Total sales rose 23.4% YoY

• Domestic sales increased 23.1%

• All product groups contributed to the growth

Tiwary said the broad-based growth across categories helped lift overall performance.

Category Trends Remain Strong

The company said its confectionery segment recorded high double-digit growth in both value and volume. This was driven by strong demand across key brands and higher transactions. The powdered and liquid beverages segment also posted high double-digit growth. The company attributed this to:

• Rising coffee consumption

• Premiumisation trends

• Wider reach across consumer segments

Nestle India said it continued to expand its presence across channels, including e-commerce and quick commerce. It also strengthened modern trade and chain pharmacy networks, while maintaining growth in general trade, especially in semi-urban and rural markets.

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Dividend Announcement

Nestle India’s Board recommended a final dividend of ₹5 per equity share for FY26, with a face value of ₹1 each. This is in addition to the first interim dividend of ₹7 per share paid in February 2026, taking the total dividend for the financial year to ₹12 per equity share. The final dividend payout amounts to ₹964.16 crore. The company has set 10 July as the record date.

Sources:

Moneycontrol

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