Nestlé India Q1 Profit Surges 48% to ₹975 Crore; Revenue Rises 25% on Strong Double-Digit Growth

Nestlé India reported a robust set of financial results for the first quarter of FY27, posting a 48% year-on-year increase in net profit as strong demand across its product portfolio drove healthy revenue growth and improved operating margins.

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For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the FMCG major reported a net profit of ₹975 crore, compared to ₹659 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

The company's impressive earnings were supported by broad-based growth across categories, reflecting resilient consumer demand and continued momentum in India's fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market.

Revenue Registers Strong Growth

Nestlé India's revenue from operations increased 25.2% year-on-year to ₹6,378 crore, up from ₹5,096 crore in the same quarter last year.

According to the company, all major product categories recorded double-digit growth, contributing to the strong top-line performance.

The healthy revenue expansion indicates sustained demand for the company's portfolio, which includes products across nutrition, beverages, dairy, confectionery, and prepared dishes.

Operating Performance Improves

The company also delivered a significant improvement in operating profitability.

EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation) rose to ₹1,537 crore, compared with ₹1,100 crore in the year-ago period, reflecting an increase of nearly 40%.

Nestlé India's EBITDA margin improved to 24.1%, compared to 21.6% in the corresponding quarter last year, indicating better operational efficiency and cost management.

Other Income Also Increases

The company's other income rose sharply to ₹22.5 crore, compared to ₹4.2 crore in the same quarter of the previous financial year, providing additional support to overall profitability.

Q1 FY27 Financial Highlights

Positive Outlook for FMCG Sector

The results reinforce the resilience of India's FMCG sector, which continues to benefit from improving consumption trends, premiumisation, and expanding demand across urban and rural markets.

Industry analysts believe that stable commodity prices, product innovation, and a strong distribution network continue to support leading FMCG companies such as Nestlé India.

Going forward, investors will closely monitor consumer demand, raw material costs, rural recovery, and festive season sales, all of which are expected to influence the company's growth trajectory during the remainder of FY27.

With strong revenue growth, expanding margins, and improved profitability, Nestlé India has started the new financial year on a positive note, reinforcing its position as one of India's leading consumer goods companies.