Nestle India reported a 47.9% increase in net profit to ₹975.1 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, driven by strong volume growth across all product groups. Total sales rose 25.4% to ₹6,363.3 crore, while EBITDA margin improved to 24.2%. The company’s domestic sales grew by 25.0%, and exports increased by 35.6% despite geopolitical headwinds.

Financial Performance

The Board of Directors approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Revenue from operations stood at ₹63,781.8 million, up from ₹50,961.6 million in the corresponding period of the previous year. Total expenses for the quarter were ₹50,700.3 million. Profit for the period was ₹9,751.2 million, compared to ₹6,592.3 million in the same quarter last year.

Dividend Declaration

The Board declared a Special Dividend of ₹2.00 per equity share, amounting to a total distribution of ₹3,856.6 million. Additionally, a final dividend of ₹5.00 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26, amounting to ₹9,641.6 million, was approved. Both dividends are scheduled to be paid on and from July 30, 2026.

Operational Highlights

All four product groups recorded strong double-digit growth. The Confectionery group saw volume-led growth bolstered by premiumisation and e-commerce, with KITKAT gaining market share. The Powdered and Liquid Beverages group marked its 20th consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, driven by increased coffee penetration and premiumization. The Prepared Dishes and Cooking Aids group grew due to sharper urban engagement and rural expansion, while the Milk Products and Nutrition group delivered broad-based performance.

Auditor Review

M/s. S. R. Batliboi & Co. LLP, Statutory Auditors, issued an unmodified review report on the standalone financial results. The auditors confirmed that nothing came to their attention that would suggest the financial results contain material misstatements or fail to disclose required information under the SEBI Listing Regulations.

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Nestlé has signalled a positive outlook on coffee supply availability, attributing the anticipated stability to rising production levels in Brazil and Vietnam, two of the world's most significant coffee-producing nations.

Supply Outlook Supported by Key Growing Regions

Nestlé anticipates that increased coffee output from Brazil and Vietnam will contribute to a steady and reliable supply of the commodity. These two countries are among the largest producers of coffee globally, and their improved production performance is expected to support the company's supply chain requirements.

Implications for Coffee Supply Chain

The company's anticipation of consistent coffee availability reflects the significance of agricultural output trends in major producing countries on global supply chains. Brazil, the world's largest coffee producer, and Vietnam, a dominant supplier of robusta beans, play a critical role in determining global coffee supply dynamics. Nestlé's outlook suggests that current production trends in these regions are expected to meet the company's sourcing needs.

No specific financial figures, volume targets, or timelines were provided in the source data in connection with this supply outlook.