Haroli/Una, October 17 (Rajveer Chopra):- The Board of Directors of Nestlé India today approved the financial results for the second quarter of the financial year 2026-27. Commenting on the results, Mr. Manish Tiwary, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India, said, “I am pleased to share that the quarter witnessed continued strong and broad-based growth across all product groups. The company’s total sales stood at ₹6,782.2 crore, registering a growth of 20.5%. This growth was supported by strong double-digit volume growth. While significantly increasing investments in our brands, we also remained focused on enhancing operational efficiencies. During the quarter, advertising and marketing expenditure increased by 46%. EBITDA margin remained healthy at 23.8%. The company’s profit after tax (PAT) for the quarter stood at ₹1,026.8 crore, up 36.3% compared with the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Rising inflation, particularly food inflation, remains a reality. We are committed to addressing these external challenges through continuous innovation and improvements to existing products, sustained investments in our brands, and an even greater focus on productivity and operational efficiency. These measures will help mitigate the pressure arising from rising commodity costs. I would like to thank our teams for their exceptional commitment, resilience and continued focus on effective execution in this challenging environment.
At Nestlé India, food safety and quality are the foundation of consumer trust. I am proud of the unwavering commitment demonstrated by our colleagues working across our manufacturing units. I would like to congratulate them on receiving the CII Food Safety and Quality Awards for the Sanand and Ponda factories and the Nestlé Global Quality Award for the Samalkha factory. These honours further reinforce our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality products to millions of consumers every day. The confectionery product group once again delivered a strong performance, recording double-digit volume-led growth. This growth was supported by continued market-share gains for KitKat® and sustained strong demand for Munch® and Milkybar®.
The powdered and liquid beverages product group once again recorded strong volume-led growth. This performance was supported by continued expansion of household reach, improved product affordability and sustained premiumisation across the coffee portfolio. Our continued investment in the Nescafé® brand, with a dual focus on expanding category reach and accelerating premiumisation, is further strengthening the category’s relevance among consumers and advancing our long-term growth ambitions.
Nespresso® sustained its strong growth momentum across e-commerce and retail channels. This growth was supported by continued premiumisation and efforts to enhance the brand’s relevance among consumers through iced coffee during the summer season. The prepared dishes and cooking aids product group recorded strong growth. Maggi® noodles continued to expand their reach by strengthening their presence in rural areas, while Maggi® Masala-ae-Magic remained focused on reaching more households by encouraging its use in popular regional dishes across the country. The milk products and nutrition product group delivered strong and broad-based growth, supported by investments in brand building and portfolio optimisation.
The pet food business recorded strong double-digit growth. This performance was supported by better consumer engagement on digital platforms and an effective strategy to expand market reach. We further strengthened our presence in the cat food segment through products such as Felix® Gravy Lovers, Pro Plan® Cat and Friskies® Wet Cat. The focus was on providing science-based nutritional solutions across both mainstream and premium segments. Leveraging Nestlé’s research and innovation capabilities, we remain committed to delivering advanced nutrition that meets the evolving needs of pets. Nestlé Professional sustained its strong growth momentum, delivering impressive double-digit volume-led growth. This performance was supported by premium products, customised solutions and innovative, relevant offerings that address the evolving needs of customers in the out-of-home food and beverage sector.
E-commerce continued to register strong growth, driven by sustained consumer engagement, the breadth of the product portfolio and effective strategies tailored to individual channels. General trade recorded strong double-digit growth across cities and towns of all tiers, supported by improved performance in rural markets. The continued expansion of distribution centres in rural areas has strengthened our direct reach to consumers and further reinforced our market presence.
Digitalisation continues to play a significant role in making various business functions more effective. Following the success of NestMitra for retailers, we are now equipping our sales teams directly with data-driven digital tools, enabling them to make faster decisions and operate more effectively in the market. Our Sales Officer App provides hundreds of sales officers with near-real-time market insights, helping them identify new opportunities and improve customer engagement.
