Nestlé India Q2 FY26 Results: Profit at ₹7,431.7 Million, Revenue Rises 10.9% YoY; Stock Up 4.84%

New Delhi, October 16, 2025 – Nestle India Limited (NSE: NESTLEIND) registered consolidated net profit of ₹7,431.7 million in the period ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26), from ₹8,994.9 million in Q2 FY25, decreasing 17.4% year-on-year. Accelerating positive volume growth in core categories drove revenue from operations, which grew 10.9% YoY to ₹56,436.1 million.

Key Consolidated Financial Highlights (₹ in million)

Nestle India reported steady growth in its Q2FY26 report, with revenue from operations increasing 10.6% year-on-year to ₹56,436.1 million, assisted by a 10.8% increase in domestic sales and a 14.4% increase in export sales.

Sequentially, revenue increased 10.7%. Total income was ₹56,452.5 million, and total expenses increased 12.9% to ₹46,167.3 million. Profit before tax decreased 15.1% year-on-year to ₹10,184.9 million but increased 14.7% from the previous quarter. Net profit in the quarter was ₹7,431.7 million, down 17.4% year-on-year but up 14.9% from the previous quarter.

EBITDA increased 5.9% year-on-year to ₹12,366.4 million, indicating healthy operational performance. Earning per share was ₹3.86 compared with ₹4.66 in the same quarter.

Business Highlights

Domestic Performance:

• Domestic revenue increased 10.8% YoY to ₹54,110.2 million, the highest ever quarterly domestic turnover for the company, due to volume-driven growth in its entire product basket.

Category Performance:

• Confectionery: Recorded double-digit growth in the year-to-date led by KITKAT, MUNCH, and MILKYBAR. India remains Nestlé’s second-largest KITKAT market globally
• Powdered & Liquid Drinks: NESCAFÉ continued momentum with market share growth and increased household penetration.
• Prepared Dishes and Culinary Aids: MAGGI Noodles delivered double-digit volume growth with the help of such launches as MAGGI Double Masala and Spicy Range.
• Milk Products and Nutrition: Mixed outcome; MILKMAID and toddler milk gained steadily while others were average.
• Pet Foods (PURINA): Recorded very high double-digit growth, introduced Meaty Grills and Indoor Delights flavors.
• Out-of-Home (OOH): Gave double-digit growth; India emerged the second-biggest OOH market for Nestlé in its Asia, Oceania & Africa region.

Management Commentary

Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director, Nestle India, said: “Domestic sales rose at a double-digit rate, driven by volume growth. Three among the four clusters delivered strong double-digit growth. Our domestic sales were ₹54,110 million, the highest ever in any quarter. Manufacturing growth, building the brand and building penetration in the urban and rural geographies are our area of focus.”

He also emphasized the point that the new MAGGI Noodles plant at Sanand, Gujarat, shows the company’s renewed focus on local manufacturing and capacity building.

Market Snapshot (as of 2:39 PM IST)

The stock price of Nestlé India Limited stands at ₹1,280, which marked a gain of 4.84% till 2:39 PM IST. A year ago, the stock rose by 4%, in the year so far, it increased by 18%, and in the last six months, it increased by 7.46%.

The Nestle India Ltd began the day’s trading at ₹1,221.40 and reached an intraday high of ₹1,286.50, and the low of the day was ₹1,216.50. Its market value is ₹2.46 lakh crore, and the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 79.44. Its dividend yield is 1.03% and the quarterly dividend payout per share is ₹3.30. Its price in the previous 52 weeks varies from ₹1,055.00 to its current high of ₹1,286.50.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/NESTLEIND1_16102025114753_NestleIndiaOutcomeUFRsQ2FY202526signed.pdf

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