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Nestle India Flags Inflation and Rising Costs Despite 36 Percent Profit Surge
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Storyboard•16-10-2026, 09:31
Nestle India Flags Inflation and Rising Costs Despite 36 Percent Profit Surge
- •Nestle India reported a 36 percent year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs 1,027 crore for the September quarter, driven by strong demand for Maggi and Nescafe.
- •Revenue rose 20 percent year-on-year to Rs 6,788 crore, though company shares dropped about 9 percent following the results.
- •Chairman and Managing Director Manish Tiwary warned that rising food inflation and higher commodity costs present significant challenges.
- •India's retail inflation accelerated to 5.54 percent in September, driven by factors like a weak monsoon and geopolitical conflicts.
- •The company is countering cost pressures through product innovation, brand investment, cost management, and expanding rural and quick-commerce reach.
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Nestlé India reported a net profit of Rs 1,027 crore, representing a 36% year-on-year increase, while revenue rose 20% to reach Rs 6,788 crore for the quarter.
Despite posting strong profit and revenue growth, Nestlé India's shares fell by approximately 9% after management flagged rising food inflation and commodity pressures as key business challenges.
Sales volume growth was supported by resilient demand for Maggi instant noodles and Nescafé coffee, increased rural penetration, quick-commerce platform momentum, and new product launches under brands like KitKat and Munch.
