Nestlé India Q4 Results: Strong double-digit growth in beverages and confectionery; domestic sales highest ever in a quarter, says management
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on April 24, 2025, 12:05 IST
Nestlé India on Thursday announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2025, reporting solid performance across several key segments including beverages, confectionery, and out-of-home consumption. The Board of Directors approved both standalone and consolidated results and declared a final dividend of ₹10 per equity share. Robust quarterly performance
Commenting on the results, Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India, said the company saw strong double-digit growth in Beverages and Confectionery, with three out of four product groups showing healthy momentum. Domestic sales crossed ₹5,235 crore, marking the highest ever in a quarter, led by improving volume growth and resilient demand. Category-wise highlights Powdered and Liquid Beverages emerged as the biggest contributor, with high double-digit growth . NESCAFÉ continued to gain market share, adding 5.1 million new households to the coffee category. NESCAFÉ's Ready-to-Drink cold coffee also expanded in India.
Confectionery recorded high single-digit growth , led by the strong performance of KITKAT , making India the second-largest market for the brand globally.
Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids , led by MAGGI , returned to volume growth. MAGGI Masala-Ae-Magic also maintained consistent growth, with India remaining its largest market worldwide.
Milk Products and Nutrition saw innovation-led gains, including the launch of CERELAC and CEREGROW variants with no refined sugar .
Petcare , now fully integrated into Nestlé India, posted its highest ever growth , driven by PURINA brands like FELIX, FRISKIES, and PRO PLAN.
The Out-of-Home (OOH) business also surged, now including KITKAT Professional Spread, aimed at chefs and commercial kitchens. Strategic expansions and sustainability
Nestlé India also opened its first NESPRESSO boutique in New Delhi, receiving an enthusiastic response from coffee enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the company's Quick Commerce channel grew significantly, contributing 8.5% of total domestic sales in FY25.
The company expanded its RUrban strategy, reaching nearly 208,500 villages and boosting rural touchpoints to 27,730. Investments continued across infrastructure and innovation, including the upcoming Odisha factory with a first-phase outlay of ₹900 crore, part of its ₹6,500 crore investment plan from 2020 to 2025. Sustainability and social impact
Nestlé India underlined its commitment to environmental sustainability through initiatives like its Zer'Eau technology, which recycles water extracted from milk to reduce groundwater use by 20%. Other sustainability goals included increasing renewable energy reliance, regenerative agriculture, and circular packaging.
The company claimed to have positively impacted over 16 million lives through efforts aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, ranging from nutrition and education to sanitation and rural development. Dividend declaration
The Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹10 per share for FY25. The record date for the dividend has been fixed as July 4, 2025.
Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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