Nestlé India marginally ups profit by 0.49% to Rs 3,207 cr in FY25

Nestlé India has announced its consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended 31st March 2025.

For the financial year ended March 31, 2025, Nestlé India reported revenue from operations of Rs 20,201.56 crore, reflecting a 3.91% increase compared to Rs 19,563.37 crore in FY2024. Domestic sales rose to Rs 19,292.67 crore, a 3.44% increase from Rs 18,687.90 crore the previous year. Export sales grew slightly to Rs 784.83 crore from Rs 779.19 crore.

Total income for FY2025 came in at Rs 20,260.42 crore, marking a 2.96% rise over Rs 19,677.64 crore in FY2024. The net profit for the year stood at Rs 3,207.59 crore, marginally up 0.49% compared to Rs 3,196.21 crore reported in the previous fiscal.

QoQ comparison

In Q4 FY2025, the company recorded revenue from operations of Rs 5,503.88 crore, up 4.34% from Rs 5,267.59 crore in Q4 FY2024. Domestic sales in the quarter reached Rs 5,234.98 crore, registering a 4.24% increase from Rs 5,021.61 crore in the same period last year. Export sales, however, saw a decline of 10.73%, falling to Rs 212.66 crore from Rs 238.22 crore.

Total income for the quarter stood at Rs 5,512.32 crore, a 4.12% increase compared to Rs 5,294.34 crore in Q4 FY2024. However, profit for the quarter dropped to Rs 873.46 crore, a 6.50% decline from Rs 934.17 crore in the same quarter last year.

Segmental growth

Commenting on the company’s performance, Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé India, highlighted strong growth in the beverages and confectionery segments, with domestic sales surpassing Rs 5,235 crore in Q4 FY2025, the highest-ever quarterly figure. He credited this achievement to improved volume growth and the team’s resilience in navigating external challenges.

For FY2025, powdered and liquid beverages emerged as the largest growth contributor, with Nescafé gaining market share and expanding its ready-to-drink cold coffee range, tapping into the growing Gen Z and Millennial demand for cold coffee. Confectionery, driven by KitKat, saw high single-digit growth, making India the second-largest market globally for the brand.

Maggi returned to volume growth, with Maggi Masala-Ae-Magic also performing well, ensuring India remains the largest market for the product worldwide. In the milk products and nutrition segment, Nestlé introduced new Cerelac and Ceregrow variants with no refined sugar, receiving positive early feedback.

The petcare business reported its highest-ever growth, with Purina Felix and Friskies cat food brands leading the charge, while Purina Pro Plan dog food continued to be popular among pet owners.